The November 2009 San Francisco general elections were held on November 3, 2009, in San Francisco, California. The elections included those for San Francisco city attorney and treasurer, and five ballot measures.
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The November 2009 San Francisco general elections were held on November 3, 2009, in San Francisco, California. The elections included those for San Francisco city attorney and treasurer, and five ballot measures.
Two-term incumbent Dennis Herrera won reelection unopposed.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis Herrera (incumbent) | 78,414 | 96.84 | |
| Write-in | 2,555 | 3.16 | |
| Valid votes | 80,969 | 79.33%% | |
| Invalid or blank votes | 21,092 | 20.67% | |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 | |
| Voter turnout | 22.58% | ||
One-term incumbent José Cisneros, who was initially appointed by Mayor Gavin Newsom in September 2004, won reelection unopposed.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| José Cisneros (incumbent) | 76,376 | 97.07 | |
| Write-in | 2,304 | 2.93 | |
| Valid votes | 78,680 | 77.09% | |
| Invalid or blank votes | 23,381 | 22.91% | |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 | |
| Voter turnout | 22.58% | ||
| Propositions: A • B • C • D • E |
Proposition A would change the budget cycle from a one-year system to a two-year system, require the city to adopt and prepare a five-year financial plan and long-range policies, and change deadlines for submitting and adopting labor agreements.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 Yes | 68,270 | 69.89 |
| No | 29,414 | 30.11 |
| Valid votes | 97,684 | 95.71 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 4,377 | 4.29 |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 |
Proposition B would allow members of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors to hire more than two aides.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 51,835 | 52.26 |
| No | 47,361 | 47.74 |
| Valid votes | 99,196 | 97.19 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 2,865 | 2.81 |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 |
Proposition C would allow the city to enter into a new naming rights contract for Candlestick Park and devote half of the proceeds to City recreation center directors.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 58,192 | 58.68 |
| No | 40,973 | 41.32 |
| Valid votes | 99,165 | 97.16 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 2,896 | 2.84 |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 |
Proposition D would create a Mid-Market Special Sign District, permitting new general advertising signs with some restrictions.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
 No | 53,999 | 54.00 |
| Yes | 46,008 | 46.00 |
| Valid votes | 100,007 | 97.99 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 2,054 | 2.01 |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 |
Proposition E would prohibit new general advertising signs on street furniture and City-owned buildings.
| Choice | Votes | % |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | 56,802 | 57.28 |
| No | 42,365 | 42.72 |
| Valid votes | 99,167 | 97.16 |
| Invalid or blank votes | 2,894 | 2.84 |
| Total votes | 102,061 | 100.00 |
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