Simple majority vote required

There were two competing measures on the ballot. However, in the time since they were placed on the ballot, a compromise measure was reached and adopted as an ordinance by the City Council. This new ordinance increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour in 2018, includes mandated paid sick leave (six days for small business employees, nine days for others), and phases out youth-in-job training.

Authors of both Measure BB and Measure CC recommend a “No” vote on both. If either measure passes, the measure with the most votes will go into effect and overrule the new City Ordinance.

MEASURE BB—City-Sponsored Measure. This measure increases minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2019. It includes mandated paid sick leave (six days for all businesses), and requires service charges be distributed to those providing the service, but with no reporting requirement. It exempts youth-in-job training programs for up to one year.

MEASURE CC—Citizens’ Initiative. This measure increases the minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2017, with additional increases beyond that. It requires mandated paid sick leave (six days for small business employees, nine days for others), does not have exemptions for youth-in-job training programs, and requires service charges be distributed to those providing the service, with reporting requirements.