Santa Monica Measure GG is on the November 3, 2026 ballot in California.
What it does
Amend the city charter related to the Rent Control Board's authority and responsibilities
On your ballot
Shall the City Charter be amended to: affirm the City of Santa Monica's just cause eviction laws; allow Rent Control Board Commissioners to serve up to three terms, including appointed service; annually increase the cap on rent controlled unit registration fees; clarify Rent Control Board authority to regulate timelines for deciding rent adjustment petitions; and permit eviction from affordable housing units for tenants who are not eligible or do not establish eligibility?
What a yes vote means
A "yes" vote supports amending the city charter to establish just cause eviction laws, authorize Rent Control Board Commissioners to serve up to three terms, increase the cap on rent controlled unit registration fees annually, authorize the Rent Control Board to establish timelines for rent adjustment petitions, and authorize eviction from affordable housing units for tenants who do not establish eligibility.
