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How do I register to vote in San Francisco?

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To register to vote, have to first submit a voter registration form to the Department of Elections. You can get the form by calling the Department of Elections at (415) …
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Who is eligible to vote in San Francisco?

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To vote in San Francisco you must be:

  • A United States citizen
  • San Francisco resident
  • At least 18 years-old as of Election Day

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What was the first street in the City?

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According to the SF Geneology website, the first street in San Francisco was the Grant Street. Originally called Calle De La Fundacion, or Street of the Founding, it started near …
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What is the tallest point in San Francisco?

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San Francisco Recreation and Parks states that Mt. Davidson is the tallest hill in our city, measuring a grand 938 feet. How can you tell you’re looking at Mt. Davidson? …
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How big is the city of San Francisco?

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Our city covers 49.2 square miles of land, or as we more commonly boast, about 7 by 7 miles.  From the San Francisco Bay to the Pacific Ocean, and from …
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When was San Francisco first discovered?

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On June 17, 1579, English explorer Francis Drake came upon the Bay while trying to escape Spanish explorers along the California coast. Drake founded New Albion along the bay and …
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