We are Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera (District 9) and Alliance San Diego Mobilization Fund ED Andrea Guerrero. Ask us anything about Measure A, the Non-Primary Homes Tax, and housing in San Diego.
Today, corporations, investors, and absentee owners keep more than 5,100 non-primary homes empty; their decisions limit the supply of livable homes and drive up housing costs for San Diegans looking to rent or purchase a home of their own.
Measure A, the Non-Primary Homes Tax (Ballotpedia summary), seeks to change that by requiring investors to sell or lease these empty non-primary homes; if they don't, investors will pay a tax to maintain the privilege of keeping them empty.
Voting "Yes" on Measure A won't solve our housing crisis, but it is one of many steps we can take to make America's Finest City an easier place in which to live. Wealthy interests are spending big to defeat Measure A; you may have even seen some advertisements and mailers from Measure A's opponents that could best be described as disingenuous. On 5.27 at 1:00 p.m. PDT, we'll cut through the BS and give it to r/SanDiegan straight.
Your ballots will have already hit your mailboxes; click here for a list of Ballot Drop Boxes. Click here for a list of San Diego's Vote Centers. Remember to VOTE (YES!) and VOTE (YES!) EARLY (before June 2nd!) to ensure your voice is heard!
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