City and County of San Francisco Offices To Be Voted on this Election

Mayor

The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the City and County of San Francisco. The term of office for Mayor is four years. The Mayor is paid $351,116 per year.

City Attorney

The City Attorney is the lawyer for the City and County of San Francisco in all civil actions. The City Attorney serves as the legal advisor to the Mayor, the Board of Supervisors, all City departments, and all City commissions. The City Attorney prepares or approves the form of all City laws, contracts, bonds, and any other legal documents that concern the City.

The term of office for the City Attorney is four years. The City Attorney is paid $289,819 per year.

District Attorney

The District Attorney prosecutes criminal court cases for the City and County of San Francisco. The term of office for the District Attorney is four years. The District Attorney is paid $307,553 per year.

Public Defender

The Public Defender represents some people who cannot afford to pay their own lawyer. The Public Defender represents: persons accused of crimes, juveniles in legal actions, and persons in mental health hearings.

The term of office for the Public Defender is four years. The Public Defender is paid $266,577 per year.

This office appears on the ballot because of a vacancy. The person elected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the current four-year term. This office will also appear on the ballot in November 2022.

Sheriff

The Sheriff runs the county jails and provides bailiffs (security) for the courts. The term of office for the Sheriff is four years. The Sheriff is paid $262,050 per year.

Treasurer

The Treasurer is responsible for receiving, paying out, and investing all City and County funds. The Treasurer manages the day-to-day cash flow of the City and County, directs the Office of the Tax Collector, works closely with City departments to ensure timely deposit of funds received, and is a major participant in the issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Revenue Bonds, and Tax and Revenue Anticipation Notes.

The term of office for the Treasurer is four years. The Treasurer is paid $206,424 per year.

Member, Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors is the legislative branch of government for the City and County of San Francisco. Its members make laws and establish the annual budget for City departments.

The term of office for members of the Board of Supervisors is four years. Supervisors are paid $140,148 per year.

There are eleven members of the Board of Supervisors. Only voters in District 5 will vote for their member of the Board of Supervisors in this election. This office appears on the ballot because of a vacancy. The person elected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the current four-year term. This office will also appear on the ballot in November 2020.

Member, Board of Education

The Board of Education is the governing body for the San Francisco Unified School District. It directs kindergarten through grade twelve.

The term of office for members of the Board of Education is four years. They are paid $6,000 per year.

There are seven members of the Board of Education. Voters will elect one member in this election. This office appears on the ballot because of a vacancy. The person elected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the current four-year term. This office will also appear on the ballot in November 2020.

Member, Community College Board

The Community College Board is the governing body for the San Francisco Community College District. It directs City College and other adult learning centers.

The term of office for members of the Community College Board is four years. They are paid $6,000 per year.

There are seven members of the Community College Board. Voters will elect one member in this election. This office appears on the ballot because of a vacancy. The person elected to fill this vacancy will serve the remainder of the current four-year term. This office will also appear on the ballot in November 2020.

Elections Commission

The Elections Commission assumes policy-making authority and oversight of all public, federal, state, district and municipal elections in the City and County of San Francisco. The Commission is charged with setting general policies for the Department of Elections and is responsible for the proper administration of the Department subject to budgetary and fiscal Charter provisions.

Viva Mogi, President
appointed by the District Attorney

Charlotte Hill, Vice President
appointed by the Board of Education  

Lucy Bernholz
appointed by the Treasurer

Roger Donaldson
appointed by the City Attorney

Christopher Jerdonek
appointed by the Board of Supervisors

Charles Jung
appointed by the Mayor

Jill Rowe
appointed by the Public Defender