REP-SF Planning to the People Newsletter: Oct. 2026
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Election Day is just one month away! Not sure how to vote? Read our REP-SF Voter Guide and join our allies for a charter reform town hall this week.
Our REP-SF Planning to the People newsletter provides the latest news and ways to take action on behalf of grassroots communities for housing justice and equitable city planning – all in one place! Read our full newsletter here!
In community,
The REP-SF Team
Race & Equity in all Planning Coalition
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REP-SF Voter Guide: Nov. 2026 Election
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REP-SF prioritizes truly affordable housing and the dignity, health, stability, and aspirations of our diverse communities. We're sharing REP-SF’s endorsements on the local and state ballot measures for the November 3 Election! Join us in voting for truly affordable housing and rejecting harms to our communities. Drop off your ballot or vote in person by Election Day!
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Vote for Racial, Social, & Economic Equity across SF!
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Join us in voting YES on three measures that will significantly increase San Francisco's ability to fund and build the affordable housing that our communities need. Visit REP-SF's Instagram to learn how voting YES on Props B, C, and I will impact you!
Join us in voting to REJECT three SF propositions that aim to increase billionaires’ power and undermine democracy. Billionaires have already spent $11.4 million on these propositions to lock tenants and workers out of the political process. Learn more about why we're voting NO on Props D, E, and F! Share these posts with your communities to help spread the word!
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Oct. 5: Rally for Tenant-Led Solutions
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San Francisco is in a rent emergency. But tenants are organizing for change.
In partnership with our allied coalition, the SF Anti-Displacement Coalition (SFADC), we’re fighting to stop evictions, lower rents, and put tenants over profit.
Read SFADC's open letter to tenants to learn what we’re organizing for and how you can get involved.
Join us on Monday, October 5th, 12–1 pm at 907 Valencia for a rally on tenant-led solutions to the rent emergency! Organized tenants from across the city will lift up our solutions and show our collective strength.
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Oct. 6: "Care vs. Criminalization" Community Panel
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Tuesday, October 6, 6:30-8 pm at Medicine for Nightmares (3036 24th St.)
Join a discussion with homeless rights advocates! REP-SF member, the Coalition on Homelessness, is hosting a hybrid community panel, “Care vs. Criminalization: Rethinking Our Street Response to Homelessness,” with formerly homeless folks, public health workers, and civil rights advocates to discuss San Francisco's current street response to homelessness and reimagining a new approach.
This panel will be translated into Spanish with live interpretation via provided headsets.
To attend in person, please register here. To attend via Zoom, please register here.
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Oct. 7: Charter Reform Town Hall
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Wednesday, October 7 at El Rio (3158 Mission St). Doors open at 5 pm. Event time is 5:30–7 pm. Join our allies, the SF People's Budget Coalition, SF Propel, and the Phoenix Project for a charter reform town hall! Learn how the November election could impact our city charter (aka constitution) and what it means for the future of San Francisco.
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Oct. 13: District 10 Candidate Forum
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Tuesday, October 13, 8–10 am at the Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Ave.)
REP-SF member, the Housing Rights Committee (HRCSF) coordinates the Citywide HUD Alliance, which is co-hosting a District 10 Candidate Forum to ensure that the next D10 supervisor is accountable to the issues of HUD tenants.
Join the conversation, built directly by HUD housing residents and SF hyperlocal building trade contractors, to discuss housing, displacement, local contracts, and jobs in the D10 community. Submit a question here!
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Nov. 19: Celebrate 15 Years of People Power Media!
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Thursday, November 19 at The Plough and Stars (116 Clement St)
Event starts at 5:30 pm. Program starts promptly at 6:00 pm.
Join us on November 19 to lift a glass and toast REP-SF member People Power Media's 15th Anniversary! People Power Media's mission is to build power for housing justice and equity in land use. Through multimedia popular education, policy innovation, and grassroots organizing, we’re creating communities that are truly equitable, affordable, and diverse. Your support will make a difference for communities fighting for the future of San Francisco. Get your tickets and donate here!
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