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Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin went above and beyond in his civic duties Thursday morning. As he drove toward City Hall along Van Ness Avenue, he spotted what appeared to be a homeless man being beaten and robbed.

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Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin went above and beyond in his civic duties Thursday morning. As he drove toward City Hall along Van Ness Avenue, he spotted what appeared to be a homeless man being beaten and robbed.

Acting fast, Peskin called 911 at 11:02 a.m., he told The Standard in a phone call, and began following the suspect in his car, remaining on the line for eight minutes.

Acting fast, Peskin called 911 at 11:02 a.m., he told The Standard in a phone call, and began following the suspect in his car, remaining on the line for eight minutes.

&#8220;At which point, I was told he had been apprehended, and I drove back around and found him and identified him, and he is now under arrest,&#8221; Peskin said.

"At which point, I was told he had been apprehended, and I drove back around and found him and identified him, and he is now under arrest," Peskin said.

&#8220;At which point, I was told he had been apprehended, and I drove back around and found him and identified him, and he is now under arrest,&#8221; Peskin said.

Peskin said the victim looked as if he was in his 60s and &#8220;maybe homeless.&#8221;

Peskin said the victim looked as if he was in his 60s and "maybe homeless."

Peskin said the victim looked as if he was in his 60s and &#8220;maybe homeless.&#8221;

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&#8220;[The] suspect looked like a maybe late-20s caucasian male with a beard — about 5-foot-7 or 5-foot-8,&#8221; he said. &#8220;He had a big stick in his hand, two long objects in his hands which he was beating the victim [with.] I witnessed the victim hand what appeared to be —&nbsp;but can&#8217;t positively say — looked like a wallet.&#8221;

"[The] suspect looked like a maybe late-20s caucasian male with a beard — about 5-foot-7 or 5-foot-8," he said. "He had a big stick in his hand, two long objects in his hands which he was beating the victim [with.] I witnessed the victim hand what appeared to be —&nbsp;but can't positively say — looked like a wallet."

&#8220;[The] suspect looked like a maybe late-20s caucasian male with a beard — about 5-foot-7 or 5-foot-8,&#8221; he said. &#8220;He had a big stick in his hand, two long objects in his hands which he was beating the victim [with.] I witnessed the victim hand what appeared to be —&nbsp;but can&#8217;t positively say — looked like a wallet.&#8221;

Peskin&#8217;s longtime political consultant, Jim Stearns, wasted no time seizing the opportunity to promote the mayoral candidate&#8217;s good deed for the day.

Peskin's longtime political consultant, Jim Stearns, wasted no time seizing the opportunity to promote the mayoral candidate's good deed for the day.

Peskin&#8217;s longtime political consultant, Jim Stearns, wasted no time seizing the opportunity to promote the mayoral candidate&#8217;s good deed for the day.

&#8220;He not only swims from Alcatraz, he single-handedly apprehends dangerous criminals. I mean, of course, he should be mayor,&#8221; he told The Standard by phone.

"He not only swims from Alcatraz, he single-handedly apprehends dangerous criminals. I mean, of course, he should be mayor," he told The Standard by phone.

&#8220;He not only swims from Alcatraz, he single-handedly apprehends dangerous criminals. I mean, of course, he should be mayor,&#8221; he told The Standard by phone.

Juewels Woods, a manager at the Burger King on Van Ness Avenue, said she witnessed the assault and also called the police. She said one man hit another with a metal pipe and then ran off with some of his belongings.

Juewels Woods, a manager at the Burger King on Van Ness Avenue, said she witnessed the assault and also called the police. She said one man hit another with a metal pipe and then ran off with some of his belongings.

“All of a sudden he slammed him in the eye,” Woods said. “Then he started screaming, and he robbed him.”

“All of a sudden he slammed him in the eye,” Woods said. “Then he started screaming, and he robbed him.”

Gummy bears, empty packets of swisher sweets and a few items of clothing were the only remnants of the earlier assault, according to a nearby safety ambassador who declined to give their name as they are not authorized to speak to the press.

Gummy bears, empty packets of swisher sweets and a few items of clothing were the only remnants of the earlier assault, according to a nearby safety ambassador who declined to give their name as they are not authorized to speak to the press.

A witness said the victim left these belongings behind after being assaulted outside Burger King on Van Ness Avenue on Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024. 

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_1234-1.jpg?w=2500" alt="There are discarded clothes, candy, and litter on a sidewalk near a tree and a bike rack. Across the street, pedestrians walk by and a red bus is seen." class="wp-image-316060"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A witness said the victim left these belongings behind after being assaulted outside Burger King on Van Ness Avenue on Thursday.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/img_1234-1.jpg?w=2500" alt="There are discarded clothes, candy, and litter on a sidewalk near a tree and a bike rack. Across the street, pedestrians walk by and a red bus is seen." class="wp-image-316060"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A witness said the victim left these belongings behind after being assaulted outside Burger King on Van Ness Avenue on Thursday.</figcaption></figure>

The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the incident. It said Daniel Roman Otero Holdsworth, 27, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and mayhem, which is the act of unlawfully or maliciously attacking another person in a way that causes disfigurement or disability.

The San Francisco Police Department confirmed the incident. It said Daniel Roman Otero Holdsworth, 27, was arrested on suspicion of robbery, assault with a deadly weapon, and mayhem, which is the act of unlawfully or maliciously attacking another person in a way that causes disfigurement or disability.

At 12:56 p.m., Peskin tweeted, &#8220;Hope the victim is okay- my heart sincerely goes out to them. Good work by <a href="https://x.com/SF_emergency">@SF_emergency</a> <a href="https://x.com/SFPDNorthern">@SFPDNorthern</a> truly.&#8221;

At 12:56 p.m., Peskin tweeted, "Hope the victim is okay- my heart sincerely goes out to them. Good work by <a href="https://x.com/SF_emergency">@SF_emergency</a> <a href="https://x.com/SFPDNorthern">@SFPDNorthern</a> truly."

At 12:56 p.m., Peskin tweeted, &#8220;Hope the victim is okay- my heart sincerely goes out to them. Good work by <a href="https://x.com/SF_emergency">@SF_emergency</a> <a href="https://x.com/SFPDNorthern">@SFPDNorthern</a> truly.&#8221;

Footage posted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLrJRSWz9oU">online</a> after the incident shows a man suffering from facial wounds outside the Burger King.

Footage posted <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLrJRSWz9oU">online</a> after the incident shows a man suffering from facial wounds outside the Burger King.

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Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.

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Six-year incumbent London Breed has <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/breed-to-concede-sf-mayors-race-as-frustrated-voters-seek-change/">lost the mayoral election</a> and will soon surrender her post to mayor-elect <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/07/daniel-lurie-wins-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>.

Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.

Breed has been a major player in local politics since joining the Board of Supervisors in 2013. Four years later, when Mayor Ed Lee died suddenly, Breed took over as interim mayor and won a special election to remain mayor in 2018.

She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.

She first entered the world of local government as an intern for Mayor Willie Brown. In 1999, she worked on his re-election campaign. The two remain friends to this day.

A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.

A San Francisco native, Breed grew up in the Western Addition neighborhood. She has spoken often of her hardscrabble upbringing and the scourge of poverty in the city.

As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.

As mayor, Breed championed housing construction, winning support from YIMBYs like state Sen. Scott Wiener. She has not said what she will do after leaving City Hall.

From left, David Campos, London Breed, David Chiu, Norman Yee, Eric Mar and John Avalos take oath of office during the swearing-in ceremony at the Board of Supervisors meeting in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2013.

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City Attorney Dennis Herrera, at podium, gestures toward Board of Supervisors President London Breed, second from left, after announcing a settlement agreement on short term rentals during a news conference Monday, May 1, 2017, at City Hall in San Francisco. San Francisco and Airbnb have reached a deal to end a lawsuit over a law that fines the company for booking rentals not registered with the city. Under the settlement announced Monday, residents looking to list a rental can apply for a city registration number through Airbnb's website. In the background at left is former supervisor David Campos and Doug Engmann, third from left, with ShareBetter SF.

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Acting Mayor of San Francisco London Breed during a meeting with members of the United Palayaz, on Wednesday December 13, 2017, to promote a gun buy back program happening this weekend in San Francisco, Calif.

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Mayor Ed Lee and Board of Supervisors President London Breed arrive for a City Hall news conference in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017, to discuss the city's plans for Sunday's protest after the National Park Service approved a permit to the Patriot Prayers group for a demonstration at Crissy Field.

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Acting Mayor London Breed is surrounded by city officials during a City Hall news conference following the announcement that Mayor Ed Lee has died in San Francisco, on Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017.

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San Francisco Acting Mayor London Breed joins a community candlelight vigil in honor of Mayor Ed Lee at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown in San Francisco, on Thurs. December 21, 2017.

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San Francisco mayoral candidate London Breed speaks to supporters during an election night party Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in San Francisco.

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Governor Gavin Newsom swears in Mayor-elect London Breed as she takes her oath of office outside City Hall July 11, 2018 in San Francisco.

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SF Mayor London Breed talks with a homeless man in front of Outfit on Castro Street as she takes a neighborhood walk this morning on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018 in San Francisco.

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Suzy Loftus (l to r), interim district attorney, stands with Mayor London Breed (right) as she speaks at a press conference at Far East Cafe regarding the appointment of Suzy Loftus (left) as interim district attorney on Friday October 4, 2019 in San Francisco.

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(l-r) Warriors President and Chief Operating Officer Rick Welts, San Francisco Mayor London Breed, Warriors co-owners Peter Guber and Joe Lacob, California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Kristin Lemkau of JP Morgan cut the ribbon at the opening ceremony of the Chase Center in San Francisco, California, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2019.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: San Francisco police chief William Scott (L) looks on as San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during a news conference at the future site of a Transitional Age Youth Navigation Center on January 15, 2020 in San Francisco, California. San Francisco Mayor London Breed announced the opening of a new SAFE Navigation center for the homeless at 33 Gough. The opening brings the total number of new shelter beds that are opened, under construction of in development to more than 1,000 before the end of the year.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed takes a knee for eight minutes and forty six seconds in honor of George Floyd at City Hall on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, in San Francisco. Black Lives Matter demonstrations continued in the wake of the death of George Floyd, who was killed in Minneapolis police custody.

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Honorable judge Teri Jackson, left, administers the Mayoral oath of office to London N. Breed, right, in the rotunda at City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020, in San Francisco.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks alongside healthcare leaders to announce the opening of a mass COVID-19 vaccination site at Moscone South in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday, February 4, 2021. The vaccination hub will officially open to Bay Area residents age 65 years and older and health care workers with appointments available on the MyTurn website starting on Friday, Feb. 5th. Moscone Center will initially open at a lower vaccination capacity due to limited vaccine supply. Once adequate vaccine supply is distributed by the state of California, the Moscone Center expects to administer between 7,000 to 10,000 COVID-19 vaccines a day. All vaccinations at Moscone Center will be by appointment only for anyone eligible to receive the vaccine regardless of health coverage.

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Mayor London Breed, left, listens to SFPD Chief Bill Scott at a press conference on Jan. 25, 2022.

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San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks during Asian Justice Rally, a national rally on the anniversary of the fatal attack on an 84-year-old Thai grandfather Vicha Ratanapakdee, commemorating Ratanapakdee and the victims of anti-Asian violence and racism, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022 in San Francisco's Anza Vista neighborhood.

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Urban Alchemys Rodney Wrice patrols a homeless tent village a block away from San Franciscos City Hall in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco, California Thursday January 27, 2022.  Mayor London Breeds efforts to cleanup the Tenderloin neighborhood over the past two years has increased in effort with a her recent State of Emergency.

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Mayor London Breed tours a one bedroom at the 711 Post St. shelter in San Francisco Calif., on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. The building at 711 Post St. has been repurposed and is opening as a shelter for housing homeless residents, according to a news release from Mayor London Breed’s office.

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A composite photo of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin (left) on Monday, June 6, 2022 and San Francisco Mayor London Breed at City Hall in San Francisco, California Wednesday February 9, 2022.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00021.jpg?w=2500" alt="The image shows two people side by side, each in a separate panel. The man on the left looks contemplative, while the woman on the right appears focused." class="wp-image-330548"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Chesa Boudin was elected San Francisco District Attorney in November 2019, defeating Mayor Breed-appointed Interim District Attorney&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/heatherknight/article/From-car-break-ins-to-meth-possession-interim-DA-14803848.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Suzy Loftus</a>&nbsp;by&nbsp;<a href="https://patch.com/california/san-francisco/chesa-boudin-claims-victory-sf-district-attorney-race" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a razor-thin margin</a>&nbsp;in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z2fRPRkWvY" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ranked-choice voting</a>&nbsp;contest.&nbsp;Boudin was later recalled by San Francisco voters with 55% of voters supporting his removal.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed joins members of rhe NorCal Carpenters Union during an Affordable Homes Now Rally in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco on Thursday, June 16, 2022.

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S.F. Mayor London Breed with new S.F. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins gets a line formed to congratulate her on Friday, July 8, 2022 in San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city&#8217;s new district attorney following Boudin&#8217;s recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city's new district attorney following Boudin's recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00023.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit speaks into a microphone on a stage, surrounded by a crowd. Another woman in a black suit stands beside her, with a U.S. flag in the background." class="wp-image-330550"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her appointment of Brooke Jenkins as the city&#8217;s new district attorney following Boudin&#8217;s recall in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, left, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, and San Francisco Mayor London Breed converse as they tour San Francisco's long-delayed Central Subway project on Wednesday, September 8, 2022, in San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00024.jpg?w=2048" alt="Three people in hard hats and safety vests are on a subway. Two are seated on red seats, listening to the third person standing. The environment is modern and professional." class="wp-image-330551"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as they tour the city&#8217;s long-delayed Central Subway project in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00024.jpg?w=2048" alt="Three people in hard hats and safety vests are on a subway. Two are seated on red seats, listening to the third person standing. The environment is modern and professional." class="wp-image-330551"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as they tour the city's long-delayed Central Subway project in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00024.jpg?w=2048" alt="Three people in hard hats and safety vests are on a subway. Two are seated on red seats, listening to the third person standing. The environment is modern and professional." class="wp-image-330551"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg as they tour the city&#8217;s long-delayed Central Subway project in 2022.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed’s sheds a tear water during a Board of Supervisors meeting held at United Nations Plaza in San Francisco, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. The Supervisors and Mayor Breed held the meeting at the plaza to address city issues including the fentanyl and the opioid epidemic.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city&#8217;s drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city's drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00026.jpg?w=1500" alt="The image shows a close-up of a person’s face in profile with a tear rolling down their cheek, set against an outdoor background." class="wp-image-330556"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed sheds a tear during a 2023 Board of Supervisors meeting at United Nations Plaza as city leaders discussed the city&#8217;s drug crisis.</figcaption></figure>

San Francisco Mayor London Breed smiles during an interview on Thursday, June 1, 2023, in San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00027.jpg?w=2500" alt="A person in a red suit smiles warmly, seated in a wood-paneled room with flags and framed photos in the background, creating a formal yet inviting atmosphere." class="wp-image-330558"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed is interviewed at her City Hall office in 2023.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed cheers for Supervisor Rafael Mandelman as they advocate for homeless encampment sweeps while gathered outside the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, in San Francisco on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Breed and Supervisors Mandelman, Matt Dorsey and Joel Engardio attended to express their opposition to the injunction that restricts the city from clearing encampments.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00029.jpg?w=2500" alt="A group of people, including a woman in a blue suit speaking and clapping, gather with protest signs about homelessness. One sign reads &quot;Homeless Industrial Complex.&quot;" class="wp-image-330561"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed takes part in a demonstration advocating for homeless encampment sweeps outside the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in August 2023.</figcaption></figure>

San Francisco Mayor London Breed speaks at City Hall on Tuesday, Oct 24, 2023. The mayor gave a press conference about the upcoming APEC summit.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00028.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman stands at a podium labeled &quot;APEC 2023 United States&quot; with a San Francisco logo. The setting includes flags and a poster in the background." class="wp-image-330560"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed discusses the upcoming APEC summit at a news conference in October 2023.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed celebrates a 49ers field goal with people at a Super Bowl watch party at the Lookout bar in the Castro District in San Francisco on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. On Sunday, people from around the world watched the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs compete for the NFL championship during Super Bowl LVIII which took place in Las Vegas, Nevada.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00030.jpg?w=2500" alt="Three people celebrate enthusiastically at a bar, wearing red sports apparel. A woman in front cheers with her fist raised, while the others clap and raise arms." class="wp-image-330563"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed celebrates a 49ers field goal at a 2024 Super Bowl watch party at HiTops in the Castro District.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed talks to voters at the blue painted lady on Tuesday July 16, 2024. About 40 people sat inside the blue painted lady for a private town hall event with Mayor London Breed where she made her pitch for reelection and voters asked questions about zoning, downtown, crime, and other problems plaguing the city.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00031.jpg?w=2385" alt="A woman in the foreground gestures while a group of people, including two with visible nametags, attentively sit behind her in a room with a window and cabinet." class="wp-image-330566"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks to voters at the blue Painted Lady house in Alamo Square in July.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed speaks to a crowd of hundreds to announce her re-election campaign inside The Fillmore venue in the Fillmore District of San Francisco on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Mayor London Breed officially kicks off her bid for re-election as Mayor of San Francisco. She will face a crowded field, including Supervisors Aaron Peskin,
Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie, and Ahsha Safai, who could potentially take her position.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00032-edited.jpg" alt="A woman stands on stage holding a microphone, surrounded by yellow and blue balloons. The backdrop shows the Golden Gate Bridge graphic." class="wp-image-330700"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed announces her reelection campaign in May.</figcaption></figure>

Mayoral candidates (from left) Ahsha Safaí, Daniel Curie, Mayor London Breed and Aaron Peskin onstage at the second mayoral debate, held at UC Law in San Francisco on Monday, June 17th, 2024.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00033.jpg?w=2500" alt="Four people in professional attire are on a stage. Three are seated in chairs, while a woman in a red suit stands speaking. Bottles of water are on tables nearby." class="wp-image-330568"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed answers a question during a mayoral debate at UC Law in San Francisco in June.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed speaks to supporters at Victory Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Breed arrived to speak after initial election results had her trailing behind Daniel Lurie.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/breed_photos_00034.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue suit speaks to a crowd in a room with a banner featuring her name. People are taking photos and recording with their phones." class="wp-image-330569"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed speaks to supporters at Victory Hall on Tuesday.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed delivers her concession speech OR XXX at City Hall in San Francisco on November 7, 2024. Breed, who was the incumbent candidate, lost out to rival Daniel Lurie.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/w2a8394.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a blue outfit stands at a podium with multiple microphones. She appears to be speaking or addressing an audience in a formal setting." class="wp-image-330634"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed delivers her concession speech Thursday.</figcaption></figure>

Mayor London Breed gives a concession speech in Room 200 at City Hall on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Candidate Daniel Lurie beat London Breed to capture the title of Mayor of San Francisco.

Mayor London Breed’s official portrait painted by Elaine Badgley Arnoux in Room 200 at City Hall on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Candidate Daniel Lurie beat London Breed to capture the title of Mayor of San Francisco.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/20241107-breedconcedes_jason_0090-edited.jpg" alt="A portrait painting of a woman in a blue outfit sitting on a chair is displayed on a wooden wall. An American flag stands to the right." class="wp-image-330694"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Breed’s official portrait painted by Elaine Badgley Arnoux is seen in Room 200 at City Hall.</figcaption></figure>

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A new campaign to radically alter local elections kicked off Tuesday morning with a retired judge and a former San Francisco mayor pitching a major overhaul of how supervisors are elected.&nbsp;

A new campaign to radically alter local elections kicked off Tuesday morning with a retired judge and a former San Francisco mayor pitching a major overhaul of how supervisors are elected.&nbsp;

The veteran political crew has a combined 255 years of life experience: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/19/political-veteran-wants-to-change-how-san-francisco-votes/">Quentin Kopp</a>, 95, is a retired San Mateo County judge, former state senator and San Francisco supervisor; Frank Jordan, 88, served as mayor in the 1990s; and Robert Guichard, 72, is a businessman. The group rallied Tuesday at City Hall to bring back citywide voting for the Board of Supervisors.

95-year-old political veteran wants to change how San Francisco votes

The veteran political crew has a combined 255 years of life experience: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/19/political-veteran-wants-to-change-how-san-francisco-votes/">Quentin Kopp</a>, 95, is a retired San Mateo County judge, former state senator and San Francisco supervisor; Frank Jordan, 88, served as mayor in the 1990s; and Robert Guichard, 72, is a businessman. The group rallied Tuesday at City Hall to bring back citywide voting for the Board of Supervisors.

The trio of political veterans plans to gather signatures to place their proposal on the November ballot. If passed, the measure has the potential to reshape the city’s politics drastically.&nbsp;

The trio of political veterans plans to gather signatures to place their proposal on the November ballot. If passed, the measure has the potential to reshape the city’s politics drastically.&nbsp;

Former Mayor Frank Jordan, left, Retired Judge and Former Supervisor Quentin L. Kopp, center, and businessman Robert Guichard, right, hold a press conference at City Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. The three announced a campaign to repeal district elections in San Francisco and implement a new system of electing Supervisors at-large from districts.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/featured_supedistrictreform-01092024_jy_029.jpg?w=2500" alt="Three elderly men in suits are gathered in a room with classical architecture and warm lighting." class="wp-image-238372"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Former Mayor Frank Jordan, retired Judge and former Supervisor Quentin Kopp and businessman Robert Guichard are pushing an overhaul of Board of Supervisors elections.</figcaption></figure>

Based on the idea of “at-large from district,” the measure would allow all voters to weigh in on the elections of all 11 supervisors. San Francisco is divided into 11 districts, and currently, voters in each district elect their own supervisors, who also must live in the respective district.

Based on the idea of “at-large from district,” the measure would allow all voters to weigh in on the elections of all 11 supervisors. San Francisco is divided into 11 districts, and currently, voters in each district elect their own supervisors, who also must live in the respective district.

The new proposal would keep the districts intact, but open the door for all voters to elect their supervisors—meaning they each can vote 11 times in 11 districts, no matter where they live. Candidates for supervisor would still be required to live in the district they’re running for, however.

The new proposal would keep the districts intact, but open the door for all voters to elect their supervisors—meaning they each can vote 11 times in 11 districts, no matter where they live. Candidates for supervisor would still be required to live in the district they’re running for, however.

“I believe it is more effective when you have representation of a person living in the district, but having a citywide election,” Jordan said. “That&#8217;s a key factor in this because there is strength in unity.”

“I believe it is more effective when you have representation of a person living in the district, but having a citywide election,” Jordan said. “That's a key factor in this because there is strength in unity.”

“I believe it is more effective when you have representation of a person living in the district, but having a citywide election,” Jordan said. “That&#8217;s a key factor in this because there is strength in unity.”

The push to change district elections comes from frustration with City Hall, which is often accused of being too dysfunctional to solve the city’s most pressing crises.

The push to change district elections comes from frustration with City Hall, which is often accused of being too dysfunctional to solve the city’s most pressing crises.

While district elections are considered helpful in ensuring minority representation, critics argue the current system pushes the powerful Board of Supervisors into silos with insufficient attention to citywide issues.

While district elections are considered helpful in ensuring minority representation, critics argue the current system pushes the powerful Board of Supervisors into silos with insufficient attention to citywide issues.

“It will provide all 11 districts with their supervisor,” Kopp said, “but with the vote of all people who are registered to vote.”

“It will provide all 11 districts with their supervisor,” Kopp said, “but with the vote of all people who are registered to vote.”

The political trio’s experiment of voting across district lines may be influenced by <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-clarifies-california-1947541/">a recent California Supreme Court decision</a> that reaffirms the state’s Voting Rights Act, which favors district elections to protect against diluting minority votes.

The political trio’s experiment of voting across district lines may be influenced by <a href="https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/supreme-court-clarifies-california-1947541/">a recent California Supreme Court decision</a> that reaffirms the state’s Voting Rights Act, which favors district elections to protect against diluting minority votes.

This is the <a href="https://www.sf.gov/reports/march-2024/potential-local-ballot-measures">third time</a> Kopp has tried to launch this ballot measure initiative with the Department of Elections. The previous two attempts were withdrawn.

This is the <a href="https://www.sf.gov/reports/march-2024/potential-local-ballot-measures">third time</a> Kopp has tried to launch this ballot measure initiative with the Department of Elections. The previous two attempts were withdrawn.

Retired Judge and former Supervisor Quentin L. Kopp speaks during a press conference at City Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. Kopp and former Mayor Frank Jordan announced their campaign to repeal district elections in San Francisco, which would implement a new system of electing Supervisors at-large from districts and return voting to odd-numbered years.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/inlined03_supedistrictreform-01092024_jy_003.jpg?w=2500" alt="An elderly man with a warm smile, wearing a suit and tie, stands before a light background." class="wp-image-238375"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Retired Judge and former Supervisor Quentin L. Kopp is rallying support for a ballot measure that would change district elections.</figcaption></figure>

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