https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/07/31/san-jose-union-backed-groups-call-for-limiting-special-interests-in-elections/

A coalition of union-backed groups in San Jose are calling for a November ballot measure to “limit campaign contributions by special interests” and shift mayoral elections to presidential election years.

On Wednesday, Silicon Valley Rising — a campaign led in part by the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council to ensure all families and not just the wealthy benefit from the economic prosperity of Silicon Valley — and other community organizations filed a proposed measure with the city clerk’s office.