Mecke Withdraws D5 Candidacy
Citing a change in circumstances, Quintin Mecke, the former aide to Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, today withdrew his candidacy in the race for District 5 Supervisor.
Hope Johnson: Fourth Woman to Enter D5 Contest
If elected, Johnson said she would donate as much as 30 percent of her supervisor’s annual salary ($105,000) to schools; sponsor legislation to provide low-cost loans to small businesses; address…
Independence, Equitable Growth – Central Planks to Mecke Campaign for D5 Supe
Former legislative aide to Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, Quintin Mecke, who officially filed to run in the ranked choice race for District 5 Supervisor today, says political independence and a check…
Overheard in Fog City: Quintin Mecke to Enter D5 Contest
Following his resignation statement today, Quintin Mecke, the former Communications Director for Assemblymember Tom Ammiano, confirmed he is running for District 5 Supervisor, Fog City Journal can report.
City officials pledge homeless shelter reform
“This is a moral issue, not a political issue”
Supervisor Tom Ammiano led a rally on the steps of City Hall yesterday calling for minimum health and safety standards at San Francisco homeless shelters. Photos by Luke Thomas By…
Newsom moves to redesign homeless shelter services
San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom held a press conference yesterday at a homeless shelter operated by St. Vincent de Paul Society to announce plans to centralize homeless shelter support services.…