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San Francisco County, CA November 8, 2005 Election
Proposition B
Street and Sidewalk Improvement Bonds
City and County of San Francisco
Bond Issue - Two-Thirds Majority

Fail: 119,095 / 56.43% Yes votes ...... 91,952 / 43.57% No votes

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Information shown below: Summary | Yes/No Meaning |

Shall the City incur $208,000,000 of bonded indebtedness to finance street reconstruction, pavement renovation, disabled access curb ramp construction, sidewalk and street improvements, street structure rehabilitation and improvements, pedestrian safety street and signal improvements, street improvements for bicycle use and all other structures and improvements necessary or convenient for the foregoing purposes?

Summary Prepared by the Ballot Simplification Committee:
THE WAY IT IS NOW: The City has identified projects to improve public streets and public sidewalks, safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, and accessibility for disabled persons that total $208,000,000.

THE PROPOSAL: Proposition B is an ordinance that would allow the City to borrow up to $208,000,000 by issuing general obligation bonds. The City would use this money to:

  • Repair or resurface public streets;

  • Repair or replace pavement;

  • Build curb ramps and other features to improve access for disabled persons;

  • Improve public streets and public sidewalks for pedestrian safety; and

  • Improve public streets for the safety of bicyclists.

The principal and interest on general obligation bonds are paid with property tax revenues. Proposition B would require an increase in property taxes to pay for the bonds.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No
A YES vote on this measure means:
If you vote "yes," you want the City to borrow $208,000,000 by issuing general obligation bonds to improve public streets and public sidewalks, safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, and accessibility for disabled persons.

A NO vote on this measure means:
If you vote "no," you do not want the City to borrow $208,000,000 for these purposes.

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