The Three-David Race for Assemblymember
Don’t for a moment believe David Chiu’s claim that there’s little difference in the “shades of blue ” between he and David Campos. Nor should you believe observers who ludicrously…
How the Wealthy Stole 55 Acres of Golden Gate Park
Visiting the San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum is not what it used to be. Locals used to enter as late as seven in the evening or later behind…
Why Wiener’s Nudity Ban Is Bad for Everybody
The final vote on San Francisco’s nudity ban is this upcoming Tuesday, December 4. This draconian law represents a serious failure of leadership on the part of Supervisor Scott Wiener…
Update on Ranked Choice Voting in San Francisco
I am happy to report that we were able to beat back the attacks on Ranked Choice Voting in both San Francisco and Oakland. These were very serious and well-coordinated…
Ethics Commission Denies Mirkarimi Vote Postponement Request
The San Francisco Ethics Commission denied Thursday a request by suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi to postpone until after the November election the Commission’s delivery of its findings of fact and…
Suspended Sheriff Requests Postponement of “Highly Charged” Board Vote
Citing due process protections afforded by the U.S. Constitution, attorneys representing suspended Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi today filed a brief with the San Francisco Ethics Commission requesting the quasi-judicial body to…
Mary Jung Elected SF Democratic Party Chair as Newly Elected Members Take Office
California Democratic Party Chair John Burton administered the oath of office to the newly elected members of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee Wednesday night at the first general…