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San Francisco Voter Information Pamphlets
SFH 711  
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Description
Charter amendments and propositions before voters of the City and County of San Francisco.
Background
The government of the City and County of San Francisco was consolidated in an act by the Legislature on April 19, 1856. The first election under the consolidated entity was held on Nov. 4, 1856. The Department of Elections facilitates all elections on behalf of San Francisco voters. Since the passage of a Charter amendment effective Jan. 1, 2002, the Elections Commission assumed policy-making authority and oversight of all public federal, state, district and municipal elections in San Francisco.
Extent
12 cartons (12 cubic feet)
Availability
The collection is available for use during San Francisco History Center hours. Collections that are stored offsite should be requested 48 hours in advance.