Josh Koehn

In the first event of the San Francisco Standard’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/category/politics/elections/">election</a> debate series, Supervisor Gordon Mar and challenger Joel Engardio faced off Wednesday evening to discuss the key issues affecting District 4 and the city at large.

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In the first event of the San Francisco Standard’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/category/politics/elections/">election</a> debate series, Supervisor Gordon Mar and challenger Joel Engardio faced off Wednesday evening to discuss the key issues affecting District 4 and the city at large.

Scroll from the bottom up to read in chronological order.

Scroll from the bottom up to read in chronological order.

7:32 P.M. And like that, we’re done.&nbsp;

7:32 P.M. And like that, we’re done.&nbsp;

The Standard’s editor-in-chief Jonathan Weber thanked both candidates for their time and the crowd gave what felt like a genuine round of applause.

The Standard’s editor-in-chief Jonathan Weber thanked both candidates for their time and the crowd gave what felt like a genuine round of applause.

7:21 P.M. Mar slams large development in D4.&nbsp;

7:21 P.M. Mar slams large development in D4.&nbsp;

Candidates Joel Engardio and District 4 City Supervisor Gordon Mar responds to questions from the crowd at the Irish Culture Center on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022 in San Francisco, Calif. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard

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A man asked what the candidates thought about a large development at 2700 Sloat Blvd., right across the street from the venue of the debate.

A man asked what the candidates thought about a large development at 2700 Sloat Blvd., right across the street from the venue of the debate.

He said the 12-story, 400-unit property is a “luxury housing” project that is just “another example of a development here in the neighborhood and our city that is really just driven by profit.” He said it doesn’t meet the needs of the city and “would just be similar to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thewesterlysf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westerly</a>,” but eight times bigger.

He said the 12-story, 400-unit property is a “luxury housing” project that is just “another example of a development here in the neighborhood and our city that is really just driven by profit.” He said it doesn’t meet the needs of the city and “would just be similar to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.thewesterlysf.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westerly</a>,” but eight times bigger.

Mar suggested the project should be subject to discretionary review.

Mar suggested the project should be subject to discretionary review.

7:17 P.M. Both candidates support labor unions.

7:17 P.M. Both candidates support labor unions.

Mar took part in a labor protest last week at SFO to support food service workers who have not gotten a raise since 2018. Engardio said he grew up in Michigan in a strong union town and worked at McDonald’s and Red Lobster. So, tie?

Mar took part in a labor protest last week at SFO to support food service workers who have not gotten a raise since 2018. Engardio said he grew up in Michigan in a strong union town and worked at McDonald’s and Red Lobster. So, tie?

7:12 P.M. A father wants answers on Lowell.

7:12 P.M. A father wants answers on Lowell.

A resident named Jim said he and his wife didn’t get interested in local politics until the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/selective-admissions-are-back-at-lowell-high-after-a-split-vote-reinstates-the-controversial-policy/">Lowell High School admissions</a> controversy started. One of his children suggested the change in admissions policy was so disappointing they might as well move to Illinois. He then asked Engardio why he should believe the candidate when he says he’s going to make his family’s life easier.

A resident named Jim said he and his wife didn’t get interested in local politics until the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/education/selective-admissions-are-back-at-lowell-high-after-a-split-vote-reinstates-the-controversial-policy/">Lowell High School admissions</a> controversy started. One of his children suggested the change in admissions policy was so disappointing they might as well move to Illinois. He then asked Engardio why he should believe the candidate when he says he’s going to make his family’s life easier.

Engardio said he fought for merit-based admissions at Lowell and he will support families. If they don’t get what they want and need, they will simply flee the city or opt for private schools.

Engardio said he fought for merit-based admissions at Lowell and he will support families. If they don’t get what they want and need, they will simply flee the city or opt for private schools.

Mar said Lowell is very personal to him, as his daughter attends the school. “I was a very vocal advocate against the school board’s decision when they made the lottery admissions permanent, illegally,” he said.

Mar said Lowell is very personal to him, as his daughter attends the school. “I was a very vocal advocate against the school board’s decision when they made the lottery admissions permanent, illegally,” he said.

The supervisor said it’s important to maintain Lowell’s status while also helping marginalized students in the city.

The supervisor said it’s important to maintain Lowell’s status while also helping marginalized students in the city.

Jim said his daughter feels “marginalized,” which allowed Engardio to cut in and said Mar was absent from this debate. He asked the supervisor why he endorsed Allison Collins when “everyone knew” she wanted to roll back merit-based admissions at Lowell.

Jim said his daughter feels “marginalized,” which allowed Engardio to cut in and said Mar was absent from this debate. He asked the supervisor why he endorsed Allison Collins when “everyone knew” she wanted to roll back merit-based admissions at Lowell.

7:04 P.M. The polls say supervisors are failing.

7:04 P.M. The polls say supervisors are failing.

An audience member noted that a recent poll by the San Francisco Chronicle shows the BOS has an approval rating of 12%.

An audience member noted that a recent poll by the San Francisco Chronicle shows the BOS has an approval rating of 12%.

“I think that’s sort of high,” he said to laughter.

“I think that’s sort of high,” he said to laughter.

He then asked Mar: “Are you part of the solution or part of the problem, and why?”

He then asked Mar: “Are you part of the solution or part of the problem, and why?”

“I certainly don’t dispute the poll and we hear constant complaints from our constituents around a wide range of issues,” Mar replied. “I believe I’ve been very responsive and focused on issues I have more control over,” such as public safety, schools and protecting the unique quality of life in the the Sunset District.

“I certainly don’t dispute the poll and we hear constant complaints from our constituents around a wide range of issues,” Mar replied. “I believe I’ve been very responsive and focused on issues I have more control over,” such as public safety, schools and protecting the unique quality of life in the the Sunset District.

“On a citywide level,” Mar said, “I understand the frustration.”

“On a citywide level,” Mar said, “I understand the frustration.”

6:59 P.M. Residents grill the candidates.

6:59 P.M. Residents grill the candidates.

The audience came armed with questions for the two candidates. / Paul Kuroda for The Standard

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We have entered the portion of the debate in which audience members can ask questions. What could go wrong?

We have entered the portion of the debate in which audience members can ask questions. What could go wrong?

First up, a gentleman asked: “What are the blockers in San Francisco that stop people from investing in affordable housing?”

First up, a gentleman asked: “What are the blockers in San Francisco that stop people from investing in affordable housing?”

“One of the big challenges is the acquisition cost of a home,” Mar said.

“One of the big challenges is the acquisition cost of a home,” Mar said.

Engardio said construction costs and delays caused by city approvals can stop “common-sense” projects from being built.

Engardio said construction costs and delays caused by city approvals can stop “common-sense” projects from being built.

6:48 P.M. Can the Sunset become the ‘Paris’ of the city?&nbsp;

6:48 P.M. Can the Sunset become the ‘Paris’ of the city?&nbsp;

Mar called out a column Engardio wrote about&nbsp;<a href="https://engardio.com/blog/2017/10/10/paris-in-the-sunset-is-possible-if-we-think-outside-the-box" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">turning the Sunset District into the Paris of the city</a>&nbsp;by converting single family-homes into six-story housing. Um, OK.

Mar called out a column Engardio wrote about&nbsp;<a href="https://engardio.com/blog/2017/10/10/paris-in-the-sunset-is-possible-if-we-think-outside-the-box" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">turning the Sunset District into the Paris of the city</a>&nbsp;by converting single family-homes into six-story housing. Um, OK.

Engardio said he has visited Paris multiple times and the theme of his column was really about getting the “spirit” of Paris into the city. Um, OK.

Engardio said he has visited Paris multiple times and the theme of his column was really about getting the “spirit” of Paris into the city. Um, OK.

Engardio—an&nbsp;<a href="https://engardio.com/awards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">award-winning columnist</a>, according to his website—noted that people can go read all of his past columns and learn more about his views. You can even read the columns that won third place.

Engardio—an&nbsp;<a href="https://engardio.com/awards" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">award-winning columnist</a>, according to his website—noted that people can go read all of his past columns and learn more about his views. You can even read the columns that won third place.

6:43 P.M. Helping people who can’t help themselves.

6:43 P.M. Helping people who can’t help themselves.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-21-at-6.57.57-PM.png" alt="" class="wp-image-77345"/><figcaption>Joel Engardio and Gordon Mar, from left. | Paul Kuroda for The Standard</figcaption></figure>

How the city will address the homelessness crisis is top of mind for many in San Francisco. Mar said supervisors “will be able to take a firmer hand” into helping homeless people into transitional housing and shelters with initiatives like CARE courts.

How the city will address the homelessness crisis is top of mind for many in San Francisco. Mar said supervisors “will be able to take a firmer hand” into helping homeless people into transitional housing and shelters with initiatives like CARE courts.

Engardio countered that we need more shelter space and housing options, such as tiny homes, to create better opportunities to get homeless people off the street.

Engardio countered that we need more shelter space and housing options, such as tiny homes, to create better opportunities to get homeless people off the street.

He pointed out that many homeless people are suffering from mental illness and applauded a conservatorship law from San Francisco state Sen. Scott Wiener. But, Engardio said, the supervisor watered down that legislation to make it ineffective.

He pointed out that many homeless people are suffering from mental illness and applauded a conservatorship law from San Francisco state Sen. Scott Wiener. But, Engardio said, the supervisor watered down that legislation to make it ineffective.

Mar said he personally supported the legislation and brought the issue back to D4, adding that he is working to address ways to provide more options to help people living out of RVs.

Mar said he personally supported the legislation and brought the issue back to D4, adding that he is working to address ways to provide more options to help people living out of RVs.

6:37 P.M. Can downtown San Francisco be saved?&nbsp;

6:37 P.M. Can downtown San Francisco be saved?&nbsp;

The impending&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/san-francisco-braces-for-epic-commercial-real-estate-crash/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">real estate collapse</a>&nbsp;in downtown has everyone rightfully worried.

The impending&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/business/san-francisco-braces-for-epic-commercial-real-estate-crash/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">real estate collapse</a>&nbsp;in downtown has everyone rightfully worried.

Engardio compared the lack of people coming back to in-office work since the start of the pandemic to the situation in New York City after 9/11. And he doesn’t see a return to in-office work.&nbsp;

Engardio compared the lack of people coming back to in-office work since the start of the pandemic to the situation in New York City after 9/11. And he doesn’t see a return to in-office work.&nbsp;

“That’s gone, so we can’t magically bring that back. So we’re going to reinvent what the downtown is,” Engardio said.

“That’s gone, so we can’t magically bring that back. So we’re going to reinvent what the downtown is,” Engardio said.

He suggested the city should reconfigure streets into promenades, repurpose office buildings into housing and look at incentives to draw investors in the community.

He suggested the city should reconfigure streets into promenades, repurpose office buildings into housing and look at incentives to draw investors in the community.

“We need to roll out the red carpet to every entrepreneur and artisan in the world,” Engardio said.

“We need to roll out the red carpet to every entrepreneur and artisan in the world,” Engardio said.

Mar said the future of downtown is one of the most important issues we face as a city, but “I wouldn’t support looking at tax breaks or tax handouts.”

Mar said the future of downtown is one of the most important issues we face as a city, but “I wouldn’t support looking at tax breaks or tax handouts.”

The supervisor said the Twitter tax break was “a handout of tens of millions of dollars” to a small group of companies, and the city should look at lowering the lease rates to create a more diverse economy downtown.

The supervisor said the Twitter tax break was “a handout of tens of millions of dollars” to a small group of companies, and the city should look at lowering the lease rates to create a more diverse economy downtown.

Mar suggested the city could look to convert office space into housing and cultural centers.

Mar suggested the city could look to convert office space into housing and cultural centers.

6:27 P.M. Stop the presses—the candidates agree on something!&nbsp;

6:27 P.M. Stop the presses—the candidates agree on something!&nbsp;

Mar said he opposes Proposition I and reopening the Great Highway to cars because it would “undo a decade of work” done to address the impacts of climate change and erosion. He also said he supported Prop. J and the work by supervisors and Mayor Breed to find a good “compromise that has worked out really well here in the Sunset District.”

Mar said he opposes Proposition I and reopening the Great Highway to cars because it would “undo a decade of work” done to address the impacts of climate change and erosion. He also said he supported Prop. J and the work by supervisors and Mayor Breed to find a good “compromise that has worked out really well here in the Sunset District.”

Engardio said this is one of the rare times in which he and the supervisor agree. He noted that Prop. I is actually “fiscally irresponsible” because of the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/great-highway-jfk-drive-ballot-measure-80-million/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$80 million price tag.</a>&nbsp;“You’re never going to win that war against Mother Nature,” he said.

Engardio said this is one of the rare times in which he and the supervisor agree. He noted that Prop. I is actually “fiscally irresponsible” because of the&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/politics/great-highway-jfk-drive-ballot-measure-80-million/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$80 million price tag.</a>&nbsp;“You’re never going to win that war against Mother Nature,” he said.

6:20 P.M. Engardio tells Mar to pick a side on District Attorney.

6:20 P.M. Engardio tells Mar to pick a side on District Attorney.

“I definitely support Brooke Jenkins,” Engardio said, adding that her predecessor, Chesa Boudin, did almost nothing to hold fentanyl dealers accountable.

“I definitely support Brooke Jenkins,” Engardio said, adding that her predecessor, Chesa Boudin, did almost nothing to hold fentanyl dealers accountable.

Mar said he has a good working relationship with Jenkins but his focus has been on crime prevention, noting that the police department’s 9% case clearance rate is an issue that needs to be addressed. Without better police work, he said, the vast majority of crimes aren’t even making it to the DA’s office for charges.

Mar said he has a good working relationship with Jenkins but his focus has been on crime prevention, noting that the police department’s 9% case clearance rate is an issue that needs to be addressed. Without better police work, he said, the vast majority of crimes aren’t even making it to the DA’s office for charges.

When pressed by Weber, Mar said he has not made an endorsement in the DA’s race. Engardio drew some chuckles from the crowd by telling Mar that if he likes working with Jenkins he might as well endorse her because the other options are terrible.

When pressed by Weber, Mar said he has not made an endorsement in the DA’s race. Engardio drew some chuckles from the crowd by telling Mar that if he likes working with Jenkins he might as well endorse her because the other options are terrible.

6:12 P.M. Engardio goes after Supervisor Mar’s Stevenson Street vote.

6:12 P.M. Engardio goes after Supervisor Mar’s Stevenson Street vote.

The first question focused on housing, with Weber noting that District 4 has reportedly done the worst job of building new housing of any district in the city. Supervisor Mar said housing affordability “continues to be one of the most challenging issues” for his district and the entire city.

The first question focused on housing, with Weber noting that District 4 has reportedly done the worst job of building new housing of any district in the city. Supervisor Mar said housing affordability “continues to be one of the most challenging issues” for his district and the entire city.

He noted that housing has been one of his top priorities in his first term, adding that he championed the first 100% affordable housing project in D4, as well as low- and moderate-income units on Irving Street.

He noted that housing has been one of his top priorities in his first term, adding that he championed the first 100% affordable housing project in D4, as well as low- and moderate-income units on Irving Street.

Mar also said he has worked to make sure permits and building fees are waived. Engardio did not hold back in going after the incumbent, saying that D4 has “real housing needs” and addressed the crowd directly.

Mar also said he has worked to make sure permits and building fees are waived. Engardio did not hold back in going after the incumbent, saying that D4 has “real housing needs” and addressed the crowd directly.

“If you want your children or grandchildren to stay living in the city, we need those options,” Engardio said, adding that Mar opposed the Stevenson Street project—the most controversial vote taken by the Board of Supervisors last year.

“If you want your children or grandchildren to stay living in the city, we need those options,” Engardio said, adding that Mar opposed the Stevenson Street project—the most controversial vote taken by the Board of Supervisors last year.

“You’re killing and giving away affordable housing that could have been used for our teacher and kids,” Engardio said. “I think it’s important to put your vote where your mouth is.”

“You’re killing and giving away affordable housing that could have been used for our teacher and kids,” Engardio said. “I think it’s important to put your vote where your mouth is.”

6 P.M. The Standard’s editor-in-chief kicks off the debate.

6 P.M. The Standard’s editor-in-chief kicks off the debate.

The Standard’s first-ever supervisor debate had a casual happy hour for residents of District 4 to ease into the evening, followed by Jonathan Weber introducing both candidates—Supervisor Gordon Mar and challenger Joel Engardio—while also asking the audience to limit any boos and jeering.

The Standard’s first-ever supervisor debate had a casual happy hour for residents of District 4 to ease into the evening, followed by Jonathan Weber introducing both candidates—Supervisor Gordon Mar and challenger Joel Engardio—while also asking the audience to limit any boos and jeering.

Live blog: SF Standard’s District 4 supervisor debate

Han Li

Sarah Wright

San Francisco’s Democratic County Central Committee will reconsider its statement in opposition to the recall of three school board members in the wake of a lawsuit filed last week seeking to block the party’s paid statement from appearing in the official voter’s guidebook.

San Francisco’s Democratic County Central Committee will reconsider its statement in opposition to the recall of three school board members in the wake of a lawsuit filed last week seeking to block the party’s paid statement from appearing in the official voter’s guidebook.

The suit alleges that the party didn’t follow its own endorsement procedure properly and thus has not officially taken a position opposing the recall, rendering the statements against the recall “false and misleading.” Party leaders say they will reopen the endorsement conversation, but time is running out before a late-December ballot deadline.&nbsp;

The suit alleges that the party didn’t follow its own endorsement procedure properly and thus has not officially taken a position opposing the recall, rendering the statements against the recall “false and misleading.” Party leaders say they will reopen the endorsement conversation, but time is running out before a late-December ballot deadline.&nbsp;

The SF Standard obtained a draft of a resolution set to be brought forward at the party’s Dec. 22 meeting which states that “no position has been taken” by the SF DCCC on the February recall election.

The SF Standard obtained a draft of a resolution set to be brought forward at the party’s Dec. 22 meeting which states that “no position has been taken” by the SF DCCC on the February recall election.

The current statement was drafted this fall by the SF DCCC executive board. It followed a resolution passed in May by the local Democratic Party condemning state and local recalls on the grounds that they are usually Republican-funded efforts that waste taxpayer money, particularly when they take place in regular election years.

The current statement was drafted this fall by the SF DCCC executive board. It followed a resolution passed in May by the local Democratic Party condemning state and local recalls on the grounds that they are usually Republican-funded efforts that waste taxpayer money, particularly when they take place in regular election years.

But not everyone in the SF DCCC agrees that the party’s May resolution dictates its stance on the school board question.&nbsp;

But not everyone in the SF DCCC agrees that the party’s May resolution dictates its stance on the school board question.&nbsp;

Autumn Looijen, a founding member of the school board recall campaign who filed the suit, said her goal is for the party to abide by its formal process for endorsing ballot measures, even if that means reaffirming its opposition to the recall of three board members.&nbsp;

Autumn Looijen, a founding member of the school board recall campaign who filed the suit, said her goal is for the party to abide by its formal process for endorsing ballot measures, even if that means reaffirming its opposition to the recall of three board members.&nbsp;

“I hope they look and say, ‘We made a mistake,’” she said.

“I hope they look and say, ‘We made a mistake,’” she said.

SF DCCC Executive Committee Chair Honey Mahogany said she thinks the committee followed proper procedure the first time, but that she is willing to reopen the discussion.&nbsp;

SF DCCC Executive Committee Chair Honey Mahogany said she thinks the committee followed proper procedure the first time, but that she is willing to reopen the discussion.&nbsp;

“We may be adjusting our statements,” Mahogany said. “It’s an active conversation.”

“We may be adjusting our statements,” Mahogany said. “It’s an active conversation.”

Recall supporters say the three school board members—Alison Collins, Gabriela López, and Faauuga Moliga—should be removed after focusing too much on politics and not enough on school issues, like how to safely reopen campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collins, who has been under fire for a series of Tweets her critics say were racist, took to social media on Wednesday to claim she’s been a target of a coordinated misinformation campaign.

Recall supporters say the three school board members—Alison Collins, Gabriela López, and Faauuga Moliga—should be removed after focusing too much on politics and not enough on school issues, like how to safely reopen campuses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Collins, who has been under fire for a series of Tweets her critics say were racist, took to social media on Wednesday to claim she’s been a target of a coordinated misinformation campaign.

The Democratic Party’s paid statement is titled “SF Democratic Party Says: VOTE NO on the Recall,” and says that the recall efforts “are a Republican strategy to overturn fair democratic elections” and “are a waste of money especially when the regular election is just months away!”&nbsp;

The Democratic Party’s paid statement is titled “SF Democratic Party Says: VOTE NO on the Recall,” and says that the recall efforts “are a Republican strategy to overturn fair democratic elections” and “are a waste of money especially when the regular election is just months away!”&nbsp;

The three statements are set to appear on the official Voter Information Pamphlet books, which are prepared by the Department of Elections and will be sent out to the voters before the early voting starts, likely the second week of January. The price tag for the three paid arguments was about $1,500.&nbsp;

The three statements are set to appear on the official Voter Information Pamphlet books, which are prepared by the Department of Elections and will be sent out to the voters before the early voting starts, likely the second week of January. The price tag for the three paid arguments was about $1,500.&nbsp;

The party can still change or withdraw its submitted statement. But John Arntz, the Director of the Department of Elections, said the lawsuit presents a possible timing threat as the printing deadline of the Voter Information Pamphlet approaches.

The party can still change or withdraw its submitted statement. But John Arntz, the Director of the Department of Elections, said the lawsuit presents a possible timing threat as the printing deadline of the Voter Information Pamphlet approaches.

“The key date is December 23,” Arntz said. “We have to have the final decision from the court by that, so on December 24 we will have the final product to the printer.”

“The key date is December 23,” Arntz said. “We have to have the final decision from the court by that, so on December 24 we will have the final product to the printer.”

The City Attorney’s Office, which will be the legal representative for the election department, confirmed with the SF Standard that they are working on the case.&nbsp;

The City Attorney’s Office, which will be the legal representative for the election department, confirmed with the SF Standard that they are working on the case.&nbsp;

“We have reviewed the writ, and we will work closely with our Department of Elections to ensure that this matter is handled in a timely manner,” City Attorney David Chiu wrote in an email to the SF Standard.

“We have reviewed the writ, and we will work closely with our Department of Elections to ensure that this matter is handled in a timely manner,” City Attorney David Chiu wrote in an email to the SF Standard.

In the same Voter Information Pamphlet, but on the other side, are Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener, and the San Francisco Republican Party, all of whom submitted paid statements supporting the recall.

In the same Voter Information Pamphlet, but on the other side, are Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener, and the San Francisco Republican Party, all of whom submitted paid statements supporting the recall.

In Breed’s statement, she said the school board’s priorities “have often been severely misplaced, undermining the education and the mental health of our students.” The price of each of her statements is $630.

In Breed’s statement, she said the school board’s priorities “have often been severely misplaced, undermining the education and the mental health of our students.” The price of each of her statements is $630.

SF Democratic Party to reconsider voter guide statement opposing school board recall

David Sjostedt

In the Outer Sunset on Tuesday, Mayor London Breed proposed legislation, dubbed “Cars to Casa,” that would make it easier for developers to replace auto–related properties with housing.&nbsp;

In the Outer Sunset on Tuesday, Mayor London Breed proposed legislation, dubbed “Cars to Casa,” that would make it easier for developers to replace auto–related properties with housing.&nbsp;

If passed through the city’s Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the legislation would alter city zoning ordinances on properties with existing gas stations, car washes, parking lots and garages, exempting developers from conditional use authorizations that can take up to 18 months to process. The ordinance would allow buildings of up to four stories on those lots across all regions of the city.

If passed through the city’s Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors, the legislation would alter city zoning ordinances on properties with existing gas stations, car washes, parking lots and garages, exempting developers from conditional use authorizations that can take up to 18 months to process. The ordinance would allow buildings of up to four stories on those lots across all regions of the city.

Breed stood on the corner of 44th Ave. and Noriega as she spoke, gesturing across the street to a four–story apartment complex as an example of what would be to come.&nbsp;

Breed stood on the corner of 44th Ave. and Noriega as she spoke, gesturing across the street to a four–story apartment complex as an example of what would be to come.&nbsp;

“This place used to be a gas station,” she said at a press conference. “I don’t know about you, but I don’t see a four–story building as a high rise.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

“This place used to be a gas station,” she said at a press conference. “I don’t know about you, but I don’t see a four–story building as a high rise.”&nbsp;&nbsp;

The announcement is the latest push by city officials to promote the viability of four–story apartment complexes. In late July, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a proposal that would similarly speed up the process of building fourplexes<a href="https://sfstandard.com/supervisors-to-consider-citywide-fourplex-expansion-next-year/"> in place of existing single–family housing lots.&nbsp;</a>

The announcement is the latest push by city officials to promote the viability of four–story apartment complexes. In late July, Supervisor Rafael Mandelman introduced a proposal that would similarly speed up the process of building fourplexes<a href="https://sfstandard.com/supervisors-to-consider-citywide-fourplex-expansion-next-year/"> in place of existing single–family housing lots.&nbsp;</a>

These efforts follow a state mandate, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, which will likely require San Francisco to build about 82,000 new housing units between 2023 and 2031.&nbsp;

These efforts follow a state mandate, called the Regional Housing Needs Allocation, which will likely require San Francisco to build about 82,000 new housing units between 2023 and 2031.&nbsp;

At the press conference, State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) pointed to his 2017 bill, SB 827 — a bill that, if passed, would have allowed for higher density rates near areas with public transit.&nbsp;

At the press conference, State Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) pointed to his 2017 bill, SB 827 — a bill that, if passed, would have allowed for higher density rates near areas with public transit.&nbsp;

“The people who oppose all housing, who don’t want any change, who show up and spend 10 hours at the planning commissions and make it seem like they’re the majority — they’re not,” Wiener said. “[People] understand that we need more housing, understand that this is about the future of the city, and want to make sure that their kids have a place to live.”

“The people who oppose all housing, who don’t want any change, who show up and spend 10 hours at the planning commissions and make it seem like they’re the majority — they’re not,” Wiener said. “[People] understand that we need more housing, understand that this is about the future of the city, and want to make sure that their kids have a place to live.”

Likewise, Breed framed the “Cars to Casa” legislation as part of larger efforts to move away from car dependency and to make the city more affordable for families, referring directly to west side residents who may have historically opposed changes in their neighborhoods.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Likewise, Breed framed the “Cars to Casa” legislation as part of larger efforts to move away from car dependency and to make the city more affordable for families, referring directly to west side residents who may have historically opposed changes in their neighborhoods.&nbsp;&nbsp;

“They were mostly born and raised here,” Breed said. “But when I asked where their children lived now — their children who are adults and sometimes married with their own kids — oftentimes, they were not living in San Francisco because they can’t afford to live here.”

“They were mostly born and raised here,” Breed said. “But when I asked where their children lived now — their children who are adults and sometimes married with their own kids — oftentimes, they were not living in San Francisco because they can’t afford to live here.”

“Housing policy is climate policy,” she added. “When you build housing near transit corridors around public transportation, that’s how you help with the environment too.”&nbsp;

“Housing policy is climate policy,” she added. “When you build housing near transit corridors around public transportation, that’s how you help with the environment too.”&nbsp;

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The environmental, transportation and housing advocacy groups Bike Lane Defense, YIMBY Action (Yes In My Backyard), the Housing Action Coalition and Brightline Defense also voiced support for the legislation.

The environmental, transportation and housing advocacy groups Bike Lane Defense, YIMBY Action (Yes In My Backyard), the Housing Action Coalition and Brightline Defense also voiced support for the legislation.

“Cars to Casa is about green tech retrofitting,” said executive director of YIMBY Action Laura Foote. “We need to be doing everything we can to be planning for the next generation, making our city more inclusive, more accessible, and building more homes to address our chronic housing shortage.”

“Cars to Casa is about green tech retrofitting,” said executive director of YIMBY Action Laura Foote. “We need to be doing everything we can to be planning for the next generation, making our city more inclusive, more accessible, and building more homes to address our chronic housing shortage.”

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