Overheard in Fog City: DCCC to Reconsider D6 Endorsement?
In its last endorsement meeting, the majority of progressive members aligned with Walker on the DCCC voted against endorsing a second and third candidate in the D6 race in large…
Newsom Swears In Brinkman to SFMTA Board
The former Board of Directors President for Livable City, a non-profit that promotes mass-transit and bicycle/walking-friendly neighborhoods, was appointed by Newsom to the seven-member Board because she is qualified and…
Mendoza Kicks Off Re-Election Campaign for School Board
First elected to the Board in 2006, Mendoza decided to run for re-election in large part because of the accomplishments the current Board has achieved, not least of which is…
Court Approves Amended Pension/Healthcare Reform Measure for Ballot
San Francisco Superior Court Judge Harold Kahn today approved Proposition B for the November ballot but stripped a “poison pill” provision from the measure, a provision Kahn ruled unconstitutional.
Herrera Announces Run for Mayor
Herrera joins Supervisor Bevan Dufty as the only two prominent pols to have officially declared candidacies for the open seat in 2011. Should he win, Herrera will be in a…
Challenge to San Francisco Foot Patrol Measure Fails
Department of Elections Director John Arntz yesterday responded to Sutton law firm attorney Kevin Heneghan saying, "The version of Proposition M filed with the Department of Elections is identical to…
Overheard in Fog City: The Willie Brown Non-Cootie Endorsement Factor
Walker also condemned the spread of misinformation for political gain, including from her supporters.