The June election is upon us and there’s a lot at stake on the ballot in San Francisco, San José, and Oakland. Every election, SPUR takes several months to dig deep into local and state ballot measures. Here’s a look at our analysis process and some tips on how you can use the guide in your own research — and share it with others.

This year SPUR welcomes 18 new members to our board of directors and our three city advisory boards. These new appointees bring extensive knowledge in planning, housing, transportation, good government, and sustainability and resilience. We look forward to their leadership as we continue our work to make the Bay Area a place where everyone can thrive.

SPUR is cosponsoring two bills inspired by the leadership of cities and counties working to streamline climate-friendly housing construction and residential retrofits. Both bills would dramatically reduce the permitting and inspection barriers encountered in electrification projects. Both represent common-sense reforms that reduce unnecessary bureaucracy, lower household costs, and accelerate decarbonization in the building sector.

BART, Muni, AC Transit, and Caltrain are staring down a fiscal cliff and the potential for drastic service cuts. As campaigns work to place transit funding measures on the November 2026 ballot, voters may be wondering whether these agencies are doing their part to operate more efficiently. A new report highlights more than $1 billion in savings they’ve achieved since 2020 and outlines additional steps they must implement to be eligible for funding.