A “yes” vote on San Francisco’s Prop B is a vote for sexual health
As part of our HIV Advocate’s Guide to the 2024 Election, San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) recently endorsed the local Proposition B. In this blog post, we’ll look a bit closer at Prop B by answering some questions about the ballot measure and how it will impact the communities we serve.
What would Proposition B do?
Prop B would authorize San Francisco to borrow money for a list of projects related to public health facilities, shelters for unhoused families, public spaces, and roads. That includes the renovation of the Chinatown Public Health Center and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (home of the HIV clinic Ward 86), as well as the critical relocation of San Francisco City Clinic.
What is San Francisco City Clinic?
City Clinic is San Francisco’s public sexual health clinic. It provides free sexual health services, like STI tests, to anybody who needs them. Receiving over 18,000 visits a year, City Clinic plays an extremely important part in our community’s work to fight HIV and other STIs.
Why does it need to relocate?
The building that City Clinic is in (located at 356 7th Street) was constructed as a fire station and is more than 100 years old. The City has described it as “functionally obsolete.” Moving the clinic to a newer space built for healthcare purposes would allow it to serve patients better.
Wasn’t there recently a protest about this?
Yes. When this ballot measure was originally proposed earlier this year, it did not include funding for City Clinic’s relocation. SFAF and other advocates organized a rally at the clinic to protest the omission, and funds for the relocation were ultimately added to the proposal.
Would Prop B raise taxes?
No. The City borrows money and pays it back in such a way that taxes stay the same, but don’t go up.
To see SFAF’s other voting recommendations, and get information about registering to vote and casting your ballot, check out our HIV Advocate’s Guide to the 2024 Election.
