Summary
Measure A, the non-primary homes tax, failed in June with 53% against. The council called the November 3 general election, where Councilmembers Foster, Lee, and Campbell face voters.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Election costs about $2.3 million from the General Fund; the failed measure would have raised an estimated $100 million annually.
Voters retain final say on council seats and the tax measure.
Mentions & discussions (8)
Elections Contest! Plus, the Money Totals
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VOSD Podcast: Greatest Election Preview Podcast Ever
Election Day is almost here and the podcast crew draft their picks for the most interesting races to watch. But first! The podcast crew reviews Nathan Fielder’s new documentary on […] The post VOSD Podcast: Greatest Election Preview Podcast Ever app...
Who’s Funding the Measure B Campaign?
A child care focused nonprofit, health care orgs, labor unions and two wealthy San Diegans are fueling the push for a countywide sales tax hike. The post Who’s Funding the Measure B Campaign? appeared first on Voice of San Diego.
Tuesday Agenda Revised Added S500-S511 - Jul 14, 2026
Measure A, the non-primary homes tax, failed in June with 53% against. The council called the November 3 general election, where Councilmembers Foster, Lee, and Campbell face voters.
Monday Agenda - May 11, 2026
Six ballot proposals are moving toward the November 2026 ballot, including two hotel-tax measures, free beach parking, removal of term limits for the City Auditor, campaign finance reform, and a large-portfolio homeownership speculation tax.
Monday Agenda - Apr 20, 2026
Five measures are headed for a second Rules Committee review, including two hotel-tax proposals, free beach parking, removing term limits for the City Auditor, and campaign finance reform.
Monday Agenda - Apr 13, 2026
Five measures are headed for second Rules Committee review, including two hotel-tax (TOT) measures, free beach parking, removing term limits for the City Auditor, and campaign finance reform.
Monday Agenda Revised Added S400 - Apr 6, 2026
Five proposed ballot measures are headed for a second Rules Committee review, including two hotel-tax measures, free beach parking, City Auditor term-limit changes, and campaign finance reform — all targeting the November 3, 2026 ballot.
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