State propositions
Proposition 43
Limits Voters’ Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services
50 of 62 Bay Area voter guides recommend No on Prop 43, as of October 10, 2026.
No 81%
62 guides
Yes12No50
Yes12 guides
Reasons
“We think treating the same law differently based on how it gets on the ballot is unfair and inconsistent.”
“Prop 43 makes it harder for local politicians to raise your taxes by restoring the two-thirds vote requirement on any local tax measures.”
No50 guides
Reasons
“Prop 43 takes power away from voters.”
“It would undermine both the democratic principle of majority rule and one of the few remaining pathways for funding important services.”
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