San Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie
1 month, 3 weeks ago

San Francisco Mayor London Breed loses reelection to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor London Breed lost her reelection race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie. Breed’s victory six years ago as the city’s first Black female mayor — who grew up poor and in public housing — showed that no dream was impossible in the progressive, compassionate and equitable city. Streets did become cleaner and homeless tents harder to find this year, but the daytime shooting in September of 49ers rookie Ricky Pearsall in a popular central shopping district reignited a debate over public safety. She was reelected in 2019 to a full term that has lasted five years instead of the typical four, after voters changed the election calendar to line up with presidential contests.

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Daniel Lurie inaugurated as San Francisco’s new mayor: ‘This is where our comeback begins’
3 days, 8 hours ago

Daniel Lurie inaugurated as San Francisco’s new mayor: ‘This is where our comeback begins’

LA Times  

San Francisco Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie is surrounded by faith leaders who pray for him during an interfaith service at Congregation Emanu-El ahead of his inauguration. Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie ran as the “non-politician” who could hit reset at San Francisco City Hall. San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said he was encouraged by Lurie’s plans and his recognition of the need …

After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’
4 weeks, 1 day ago

After losing reelection, San Francisco mayor says she leaves office ‘a winner’

LA Times  

“The fact that I have come out of the most problematic circumstances of San Francisco to be mayor, and I’m here, and I have been able to serve, it is an absolute privilege,” Mayor London Breed says of her time in office. Susie Tompkins Buell, a prominent Democratic donor and staunch supporter of Breed’s, said the mayor deserves credit for …

Can Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie be San Francisco’s change agent?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Can Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie be San Francisco’s change agent?

LA Times  

In his victory speech three days after winning election, surrounded by hundreds of supporters in Chinatown, mayor-elect Daniel Lurie declared a new day in San Francisco. In an election seen as a referendum on the city’s post-pandemic struggles with homelessness and street crime, Lurie pitched himself as a change agent who could lead San Francisco into an era of recovery. …

Bay Area voters move right in election, sending clear message on crime and homelessness
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Bay Area voters move right in election, sending clear message on crime and homelessness

LA Times  

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao, left, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, center, and Alameda County Dist. Motivated by pent-up frustrations with property crime and homelessness — and a sense that San Francisco and Oakland had lost control of city streets — Bay Area voters tacked right in last week’s election, ousting the mayors of both cities and rejecting a handful of …

Heir to Levi Strauss fortune accused of ‘buying race’ as he becomes new mayor of San Francisco
2 months ago

Heir to Levi Strauss fortune accused of ‘buying race’ as he becomes new mayor of San Francisco

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy San Francisco mayor London Breed struck a civic tone when …

San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir
2 months ago

San Francisco’s first Black female mayor concedes to Levi Strauss heir

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the race for mayor to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie on Thursday, pledging a smooth transition as he takes over the job. “I know we are both committed to improving this City we love.” While San Francisco’s streets have been cleaner and homeless tents much harder to find …

Levi’s heir and political outsider Daniel Lurie wins San Francisco mayor’s race
2 months ago

Levi’s heir and political outsider Daniel Lurie wins San Francisco mayor’s race

LA Times  

Daniel Lurie, heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, rose his status as a City Hall outsider to become the next mayor of San Francisco. 47 Philanthropist and Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie has won the hard-fought race for San Francisco mayor, ushering in a new era of leadership for a city whose voters made clear they are fed up with brazen …

Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie leads in early returns in heated San Francisco mayor’s race
2 months ago

Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie leads in early returns in heated San Francisco mayor’s race

LA Times  

San Francisco mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie has attracted support from voters who like his appeal as a political “outsider” and want to see change at City Hall. Philanthropist and Levi’s heir Daniel Lurie took the lead in early returns Tuesday, holding a solid edge against incumbent Mayor London Breed and three other Democrats vying in the heated race for San …

‘I am the change.’ London Breed says she’s still what San Francisco needs
2 months, 3 weeks ago

‘I am the change.’ London Breed says she’s still what San Francisco needs

LA Times  

If there’s anything Mayor London Breed has learned in office, it’s that compassion has its limits. “And as a result, people have been getting away with things.” Breed, 50, made history six years ago when she became the city’s first Black female mayor. “And she’s willing to spend political capital and take heat and take risks.” Breed also has the …

Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities
7 months ago

Mayors London Breed and Karen Bass take different approaches to homelessness and drug use in their cities

LA Times  

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, left, and Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass are the first Black women to lead their cities. Karen Bass and London Breed each made history when they were elected, shattering glass ceilings in their respective cities as the first female mayor of Los Angeles and first Black woman to lead San Francisco. And they are split …

San Francisco mayor’s race heats up with another challenger to London Breed
10 months, 4 weeks ago

San Francisco mayor’s race heats up with another challenger to London Breed

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — A former interim mayor of San Francisco announced Tuesday he’s running for his previous job, joining a competitive field of candidates who say the city has crumbled under the watch of Mayor London Breed, who is up for reelection this year. Mark Farrell served as interim mayor of San Francisco from January to July 2018, when Breed …

Mayor London Breed is taking on San Francisco’s far left. Can she prevail?
2 years, 9 months ago

Mayor London Breed is taking on San Francisco’s far left. Can she prevail?

LA Times  

When San Francisco Mayor London Breed arrived at UC Davis for her freshman year, she saw her new classmates surrounded by family. “When I was coming home, it was for the funeral of somebody I grew up with,” Breed said in an interview in San Francisco’s ornate Beaux-Arts City Hall. “I can’t help but take risks in order to transform …

San Francisco mayor claims election victory
5 years, 2 months ago

San Francisco mayor claims election victory

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Mayor London Breed claimed victory Tuesday night in municipal elections while voters appeared to be snubbing out a bid to overturn a city ban on e-cigarette sales. “Thank you for honoring me with four more years as mayor!” she told a cheering crowd, adding: “I grew up in this city and in poverty and I …

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