Levi's heir takes over San Francisco in surprise political upset
San Francisco voters picked newcomer Daniel Lurie over experienced mayor London Breed in latest election. First-time politician with family ties to Levi Strauss won by promising fresh solutions to citys long-standing issues
In a non-traditional move San Francisco picked Daniel Lurie – a first-time politician and Levi Strauss heir to lead the city after nov-7 election. Local media declared his win while incumbent London Breed who ran the city since late-18 accepted defeat
The citys voters chose someone with zero city-hall background (but deep pockets) over experienced politicians. San Francisco – a tech-driven metropolis with nations highest median income faces multiple issues: empty office buildings drug problems and street living
- Public safety improvements
- Downtown area revival
- Housing crisis solutions
- Better shelter system
- Drug epidemic management
The election showed how local politics shifted towards center-right ideas: Lurie spent over 8-million of his own cash on the campaign getting support from tech-founders and venture-capital people. He won against Breed – first black woman to be citys mayor
Despite crime rates going down 32-percent in recent months safety stayed a hot topic during election. The new mayor-elect promised quick action: “We need to think differently about old problems; its time for fresh ideas“ [[Lurie stated during campaign]]
Since supreme courts ruling last summer the city stepped-up its work with homeless camps but critics say its not enough. Lurie made big promises – saying he will add 1500 emergency-beds in his first half-year as mayor
