Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday endorsed Mayor Daniel Lurie's three "Clean Up City Hall" charter measures, Propositions D, E and F, on San Francisco's Nov. 3 ballot.

"Propositions D, E and F cut through the bureaucracy, restore accountability, and stop dishonest ballot box games," said Newsom, a former SF mayor.

Why it matters: The three measures are the most expensive fight on the city's ballot and would shift power toward the mayor. See our 2026 election guide.

The money

The Yes on D, E & F committee had taken in $13.5 million through 54 contributions and spent $10.3 million, the San Francisco Examiner reported, citing Ethics Commission data. Top donors include Michael Moritz ($3.1 million) and Chris Larsen with Lyna Lam ($2.5 million combined). Prop. D opponents had raised about $206,000.

What each measure does

  • Prop. D raises the signature threshold for initiative ordinances from 2% to 8% of registered voters and ends the ability of four supervisors to place measures on the ballot.
  • Prop. E centralizes contracting authority with the city administrator.
  • Prop. F lets the mayor hire and fire more department heads, reorganize departments and remove commissioners.

The opposition

"It's symptomatic of people in power to support measures that consolidate their power," said Peter Stevens of the nonprofit housing provider TODCO, which opposes Prop. D.