San Francisco's recent election results have sparked discussions on the city's political landscape. Moderates claim to be regaining power, but some argue they never lost it. The shift towards the middle was evident as voters approved measures empowering the police and screening public assistance recipients. Key figures like Mark Farrell are aiming to address housing and economic development without alienating local communities. The upcoming mayoral race sees Farrell as a front-runner, emphasizing a moderate approach to appeal to voters and bridge political divides.
"Come November, Farrell hopes to deliver some actual hope, as well as a strong dose of law and order....To push them (his opponents) aside, Farrell wants to appeal to voters as a moderate Democrat who can bridge San Francisco’s warring worlds..." https://t.co/BzA2JUPlfO
Mark Farrell is the early front-runner to be San Francisco's next mayor. But to get there, he'll have to pull off a difficult balancing act. I wrote about it for @theinformation: https://t.co/uSc8KXbKUH
Can SF "moderates" repeat March success in November? https://t.co/IAoeKbh4AF @LondonBreed @DanielLurie @MarkFarrellSF @Ahsha_Safai @AaronPeskin
The debate as to whether San Francisco can still be considered liberal or progressive is — to borrow the Monty Python line — rather silly. From @esksf https://t.co/yLqq1aqKOK https://t.co/zm1CN8sHpQ
Can This VC Fix SF's Toxic Politics? Investor Mark Farrell has vaulted to the top of the city hall race. Here’s a look inside his bid to restore a sense of peace and prosperity. https://t.co/RwtAhtNdoT
OPINION: "San Francisco’s politics didn’t undergo an ideological transformation as a result of the election," says Chronicle columnist Justin Phillips. https://t.co/nyGwGaeZuF
OPINION: "San Francisco’s moderates claim the March election had them taking back power from city progressives. If anything, the vote proved moderates never lost power in the first place," says Chronicle columnist Justin Phillips. https://t.co/wLbvIahppc
OPINION: "Moderates in San Francisco say they are taking back power. But did they ever lose it?" asks Chronicle columnist Justin Phillips. https://t.co/fbQz9mnpC3
The March primary signaled a shift toward the middle of the political spectrum, as San Francisco voters approved Mayor London Breed’s measures to empower the SF police and screen public assistance recipients for drugs. https://t.co/8RzoSzSbKs
"In addition to fostering economic development, Farrell hopes to prompt greater housing development, encouraging lower-cost housing in a city that has grown expensive to live in. He’s vowing to manage all this without alienating local communities." https://t.co/Fq3gx7LiXQ
San Francisco’s downtown is going through a big transition. A combination of retail trends & work patterns have changed everything. We can’t just try to go back to the past. We need to re-envision downtown. We’re working hard on legislation to give SF more ability to do so.🧵 https://t.co/MFXh2I1s4F
San Francisco's tough new ballot measures aren't a sign the city has abandoned liberalism, but rather proof it's trying to save it, says @FSBarry https://t.co/dCWQbnrVVY via @opinion
Moderates in San Francisco say they are taking back power. But did they ever lose it? Read Justin Phillips' column: https://t.co/hL1cGVLhrY
San Francisco's tough new ballot measures aren't a sign the city has abandoned liberalism, but rather proof it's trying to save it, says @FSBarry https://t.co/di6jhs18h6
COLUMN: "San Francisco's March election brought familiar but concerning results," writes Justin Phillips. https://t.co/Z0VEgspXHS