Political Reporter

Mike Ege

Several proposed charter amendments aim at corruption, others could shift the balance of power at City Hall. 

Four elections, massive controversies and high stakes: Here’s who thrived and who stumbled in a political year for the ages.


Public utilities commissioners voted to let Cruise and Waymo operate driverless robotaxis 24/7 and charge fares across the city. 


Joseph Reyes became the first SFPD officer to successfully challenge his discipline through a new appeals process at the state level.

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