Daniel Lurie wears many hats — father, son, husband, nonprofit executive, wealthy Levi’s heir, and now: mayor of San Francisco.
Through a gallery of photos, we take a closer look at the various facets of Lurie’s life.
Lurie, born in 1977, as a baby. | Source: Daniel Lurie
Born in San Francisco in 1977, Lurie’s childhood was marked by his shiny, wide smiles. His father is a rabbi, and his mother, Mimi Haas, later remarried to Peter Haas, the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss.
A young Lurie visits New York. | Source: Daniel Lurie
An active childhood. | Source: Daniel Lurie
Lurie as a teen with mom Mimi Haas. | Source: Daniel Lurie
A young Bill Bradley supporter. | Source: Daniel Lurie
In his young-adult years, Lurie moved to New York briefly and then came back to San Francisco and founded Tipping Point Community, a nonprofit that aims to raise big bucks to tackle poverty. He’s married to Becca Prowda, director of protocol for Gov. Gavin Newsom. They have two young kids.
For more than a decade, he served as CEO and chairman of the nonprofit. He also chaired the Super Bowl 50 Host Committee.
Lurie was tapped to lead the bid committee for Super Bowl 50. | Source: Daniel Lurie
Lurie and his family. | Source: Daniel Lurie
Lurie and Kamala Harris at SFJAZZ in 2013. | Source: Courtesy
Lurie and Willie Brown attend Humankindness Gala in 2022. | Source: Photo - Drew Altizer Photography
In September 2023, after months of speculation, Lurie officially announced his candidacy to challenge incumbent mayor London Breed. Despite being a political newcomer, Lurie’s campaign gained momentum, and he was able to overcome the controversy over his lack of experience and his use of self-funding — nearly $9 million — to boost his profile.
Lurie files paperwork announcing his candidacy for San Francisco mayor in 2023. | Source: Benjamin Fanjoy for The Standard
Lurie, Mayor London Breed, and Supervisor Aaron Peskin at the second mayoral debate. | Source: Adahlia Cole for The Standard
Lurie speaks with Henry Hung, a founder of R&G Lounge, while campaigning in Chinatown. | Source: Philip Pacheco for The Standard
Lurie casts his ballot at City Hall on Election Day. | Source: Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard
Lurie speaks with voters while riding Muni during rush hour. | Source: Emily Steinberger/The Standard
Lurie’s victory in the mayoral race makes him the first City Hall outsider without government experience to hold the office in more than a century. But his job won’t be easy, as the city faces a massive deficit and a more conservative federal administration.
Lurie campaigns at Castro and Market streets. | Source: Jason Henry for The Standard
The mayor-elect delivers a speech alongside his wife, Becca Lurie, Friday at St. Mary's Square. | Source: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/The Standard