MEASURE TO SAVE MUNI FAR SURPASSES SIGNATURE GOAL TO QUALIFY FOR NOVEMBER BALLOT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 28, 2026Contact: press@strongermuniforall.comStronger Muni for All Measure has gathered 18,469 signatures to be placed on the November Ballot, far exceeding the requirement
SAN FRANCISCO — Today, Mayor Daniel Lurie and campaign proponents announced that the Stronger Muni for All campaign has collected 18,469 signatures, far exceeding the 10,600 required to qualify the measure for the November 3, 2026, general election ballot. The outpouring of support from San Franciscans across every neighborhood reflects a broad consensus that a safer, more reliable, and more affordable transit system is essential to the city’s future. Over the past few months, hundreds of volunteers have gathered signatures for both the Stronger Muni for All and the regional Connect Bay Area measures.
“Thanks to the incredible dedication of our volunteers and support for Muni across San Francisco, we have submitted far more signatures than necessary to ensure the Stronger Muni for All measure is on the November ballot,” said Mayor Daniel Lurie. “Muni is the lifeline that connects our city. To keep San Francisco’s comeback on track, we need a thriving public transit system. Deep cuts to Muni would make our city less affordable, slow our economic recovery, and add more congestion to our streets. I encourage San Franciscans to join us in voting yes to protect the future of public transit in our city.”
The Stronger Muni for All Measure would establish a tiered parcel tax on commercial and residential properties. Under the proposal, 95% of single-family residences would pay just $129 annually, while large landowners and corporations pay more. Renters in rent-controlled units would pay no more than $65 annually.
The expiration of temporary state and federal funding, combined with the lingering impacts of the COVID-era economic downturn, has contributed to a significant budget shortfall of $307 million. Without a dedicated funding source, San Francisco could face severe service cuts, including up to 20 bus routes canceled and doubled wait times, threatening the city’s economic rebound and daily mobility. San Francisco already faces the third-worst traffic congestion of any U.S. city. Major Muni cuts would push considerably more people into cars, worsening gridlock, commute times, and street safety for transit riders, motorists, and cyclists alike.
Since Mayor Lurie took office, Muni has demonstrated a renewed focus on fiscal responsibility and operational improvements. Reforms have generated nearly $140 million in ongoing annual savings, including eliminating more than 500 vacant positions, consolidating operations, reducing unnecessary management positions, and improving efficiency to help buses move faster and more reliably.
To keep San Francisco moving and make Muni Stronger for All, the measure establishes a fair and sustainable source of revenue of approximately $160 million per year to ensure Muni becomes even safer, more reliable, and more affordable. Revenue generated from the measure would be subject to strict oversight and accountability requirements, including financial efficiency reviews and a citizens oversight committee to ensure funds are spent on maintaining and improving Muni service.
In March, Muni released its latest customer satisfaction survey, with 78% of riders rating Muni service as excellent or good, earning its highest scores in 25 years and continuing an upward trend and strong service performance. Ridership has rebounded to more than 75% of pre-pandemic levels on weekdays, and 92% on weekends.