What does Prop B do?

Prop B closes a loophole in San Francisco’s current term limits law for the Mayor and members of the Board of Supervisors.

Right now, elected officials can serve two four-year terms, sit out for a term, and then run for the same office again. Prop B fixes this. Once someone has served two terms in that office, they cannot return to that position.

What is the loophole in San Francisco’s term limits law?

The loophole allows politicians to serve two terms, leave office for a period, and then run again and again for the same position. Making term limits virtually invalid. This means someone could cycle in and out of the same office indefinitely.

While voters approved term limits to guarantee leadership turnover in the 1990s, there was a loophole allowing long-term political insiders to return to the same seat.

Prop B closes this loophole and sets a clear rule: two terms means two terms total in that office.

Why does San Francisco need to fix its term limits law?

San Francisco needs to fix the term limits law for three main reasons.

1. It closes the revolving door at City Hall.
2. It makes room for new leaders and fresh perspectives.
3. It protects accountability and fair competition in elections.

How would Prop B change term limits?

Prop B would set a clear rule: two four-year terms means two terms. Once someone has served eight years as Mayor or Supervisor, they cannot return to that office again. No returning to office. No cycling back.

Why are term limits important?

Term limits keep government accountable and open the door to new leadership.

When offices regularly open up, elections become more competitive, and voters have real choices. Term limits bring fresh ideas, new perspectives, and broader civic participation while preventing power from being concentrated in the hands of a few.

That’s why term limits remain one of the most popular good-government reforms in the country. They help:

- Increase accountability from elected officials
- Make elections more competitive
- Reduce corruption
- Save taxpayers money
- Increase diversity in leadership

How many terms would officials be allowed to serve?

Two four-year terms as Mayor or Supervisor.

 Does Prop B remove experienced leaders from government?

Anything from a sentence to a paragraph works. No. Prop B simply limits how long someone can hold the same office. Eight years is a significant amount of time to serve as Mayor or Supervisor, pass legislation, and make meaningful changes for the city. After that time, Prop B ensures opportunities exist for new leaders and fresh perspectives at City Hall.

Prop B simply ensures that no one can hold or reclaim the same office indefinitely.

Who supports Prop B?

Prop B is supported by a broad coalition of civic leaders, elected officials, and community advocates who believe San Francisco deserves clear and fair term limits. Check out our full list of supporters here.

When will voters decide on Prop B?

San Francisco voters will decide on Prop B on June 2, 2026.

Ballots will be mailed to voters ahead of Election Day, and residents can return them by mail or drop them off at official ballot drop boxes across the city.

If you are not yet registered to vote, you can register online to vote in San Francisco before the election here.

Find your nearest polling location, ballot drop-off site, and voter registration information here.