George Kelly

The San Francisco Police Department is visiting four Texas university campuses through September as part of new recruiting efforts to find candidates outside of California.

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The San Francisco Police Department is visiting four Texas university campuses through September as part of new recruiting efforts to find candidates outside of California.

For the first time, police officer candidates will be tested outside of California, with a written test, a physical ability test and an oral interview.

For the first time, police officer candidates will be tested outside of California, with a written test, a physical ability test and an oral interview.

A department spokesperson said the trips are meant to lower barriers to entry into the police department, speeding up the hiring process.

A department spokesperson said the trips are meant to lower barriers to entry into the police department, speeding up the hiring process.

The department is due to carry out one-day testing at the following Texas colleges starting Wednesday:

The department is due to carry out one-day testing at the following Texas colleges starting Wednesday:

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<li>Texas Southern University in Houston;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Sam Houston State University in Huntsville;&nbsp;</li>



<li>Prairie View A&amp;M University;&nbsp;and</li>



<li>Texas A&amp;M University Corpus Christi.&nbsp;</li>
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Texas Southern University in Houston;&nbsp;

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<li>Texas Southern University in Houston;&nbsp;</li>

Sam Houston State University in Huntsville;&nbsp;

<li>Sam Houston State University in Huntsville;&nbsp;</li>

Prairie View A&amp;M University;&nbsp;and

<li>Prairie View A&amp;M University;&nbsp;and</li>

Texas A&amp;M University Corpus Christi.&nbsp;

<li>Texas A&amp;M University Corpus Christi.&nbsp;</li>

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<ul><li>Texas Southern University in Houston;&nbsp;</li><li>Sam Houston State University in Huntsville;&nbsp;</li><li>Prairie View A&amp;M University;&nbsp;and</li><li>Texas A&amp;M University Corpus Christi.&nbsp;</li></ul>

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Usually, recruiters visit state campuses five to 10 times a year, giving presentations and talks about the department and its hiring processes to interested students.&nbsp;

Usually, recruiters visit state campuses five to 10 times a year, giving presentations and talks about the department and its hiring processes to interested students.&nbsp;

A police spokesperson said that the estimated number of applicants this year is 2,104, nearly a 20% increase from 1,756 last year.&nbsp;

A police spokesperson said that the estimated number of applicants this year is 2,104, nearly a 20% increase from 1,756 last year.&nbsp;

Exact conversion rates from visiting out-of-state college campuses to hiring San Francisco police officers were not provided by the department.

Exact conversion rates from visiting out-of-state college campuses to hiring San Francisco police officers were not provided by the department.

San Francisco police recruits look on during a news conference at the San Francisco Police Academy on May 15, 2018 in San Francisco. 

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The recruitment push comes as SFPD faces staffing issues, leading the department to pay out <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/09/sfpd-pay-millions-more-for-officers-to-work-fewer-hours-why/">millions in overtime</a> annually.&nbsp;

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The recruitment push comes as SFPD faces staffing issues, leading the department to pay out <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/03/09/sfpd-pay-millions-more-for-officers-to-work-fewer-hours-why/">millions in overtime</a> annually.&nbsp;

Between 2017 and 2022, the San Francisco Police Department spent $88.9 million more on its employees—despite its staff working fewer hours, according to employee pay data from the City Controller’s Office. The police department has attributed the reduced hours worked to a staff shortage.&nbsp;

Between 2017 and 2022, the San Francisco Police Department spent $88.9 million more on its employees—despite its staff working fewer hours, according to employee pay data from the City Controller’s Office. The police department has attributed the reduced hours worked to a staff shortage.&nbsp;

Tech titans have also called for more cops, with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/13/marc-benioff-every-day-dreamforce-2023-tech-san-francisco/">urging the city to hire more police officers</a> during the Dreamforce 2023 conference. Benioff has threatened to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/14/dreamforce-last-time-san-francisco-tech-community-wonders-benioff/">take the conference out of San Francisco</a> if the city doesn’t address its homelessness and drug crises.

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Tech titans have also called for more cops, with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/13/marc-benioff-every-day-dreamforce-2023-tech-san-francisco/">urging the city to hire more police officers</a> during the Dreamforce 2023 conference. Benioff has threatened to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/14/dreamforce-last-time-san-francisco-tech-community-wonders-benioff/">take the conference out of San Francisco</a> if the city doesn’t address its homelessness and drug crises.

In March, crypto tech boss Chris Larsen <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/01/crypto-tech-boss-sinks-600k-into-sfpd-recruitment-ads-amid-staffing-crisis/">spent $600,000 on a televised</a> ad campaign to attract more recruits. The police department was not involved in the campaign.

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A joint investigation by the San Francisco City Attorney and Controller&#8217;s Offices has revealed that a nonprofit allegedly defrauded the city in a scheme that involved submitting false invoices, double billing and seeking reimbursements for items like alcohol, cigars and motorcycle rentals amounting to at least $100,000.

A joint investigation by the San Francisco City Attorney and Controller's Offices has revealed that a nonprofit allegedly defrauded the city in a scheme that involved submitting false invoices, double billing and seeking reimbursements for items like alcohol, cigars and motorcycle rentals amounting to at least $100,000.

A joint investigation by the San Francisco City Attorney and Controller&#8217;s Offices has revealed that a nonprofit allegedly defrauded the city in a scheme that involved submitting false invoices, double billing and seeking reimbursements for items like alcohol, cigars and motorcycle rentals amounting to at least $100,000.

The nonprofit J&amp;J Community Resource Center, which provides services for low-income families and youth and is overseen by Drew Jenkins, will be prevented from bidding on and receiving future grants from the city, according to City Attorney David Chiu. The city has also sanctioned the nonprofit&#8217;s Chief Financial Officer Susan Murphy.

The nonprofit J&amp;J Community Resource Center, which provides services for low-income families and youth and is overseen by Drew Jenkins, will be prevented from bidding on and receiving future grants from the city, according to City Attorney David Chiu. The city has also sanctioned the nonprofit's Chief Financial Officer Susan Murphy.

The nonprofit J&amp;J Community Resource Center, which provides services for low-income families and youth and is overseen by Drew Jenkins, will be prevented from bidding on and receiving future grants from the city, according to City Attorney David Chiu. The city has also sanctioned the nonprofit&#8217;s Chief Financial Officer Susan Murphy.

“Drew Jenkins carried out an egregious and intentional scheme to defraud the City and its taxpayers,” said Chiu in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Let this be a warning to all bad actors seeking to take advantage of our public resources. We will find out about your misdeeds, cut off your funding, and hold you accountable. I appreciate the partnership of the Controller’s Office on these matters, and the many City and nonprofit employees who spoke up about the wrongdoing they were seeing.”

“Drew Jenkins carried out an egregious and intentional scheme to defraud the City and its taxpayers,” said Chiu in a statement on Tuesday morning. “Let this be a warning to all bad actors seeking to take advantage of our public resources. We will find out about your misdeeds, cut off your funding, and hold you accountable. I appreciate the partnership of the Controller’s Office on these matters, and the many City and nonprofit employees who spoke up about the wrongdoing they were seeing.”

A receipt showing $3,335.35 worth of charges submitted by Drew Jenkins from Rolling Freedom's Motorcycles in Lake Tahoe.

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Jenkins&#8217; nonprofit was established by him and his late mother in 2018, according to the city. Investigators say the scheme began in 2021 and that the organization received grants as either a sole grantee or subcontractor from four different departments: the Human Rights Commission, the Department of Public Health, the Mayor&#8217;s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Economic Workforce Development.

Jenkins' nonprofit was established by him and his late mother in 2018, according to the city. Investigators say the scheme began in 2021 and that the organization received grants as either a sole grantee or subcontractor from four different departments: the Human Rights Commission, the Department of Public Health, the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Economic Workforce Development.

Jenkins&#8217; nonprofit was established by him and his late mother in 2018, according to the city. Investigators say the scheme began in 2021 and that the organization received grants as either a sole grantee or subcontractor from four different departments: the Human Rights Commission, the Department of Public Health, the Mayor&#8217;s Office of Housing and Community Development and the Office of Economic Workforce Development.

Attempts to reach Jenkins were not immediately successful.

Attempts to reach Jenkins were not immediately successful.

The investigation by the city reveals a web of alleged wrongdoing by Jenkins in his role as a former employee of Mercy Housing, a San Francisco-based affordable housing nonprofit, and Jenkins&#8217; colleague Murphy, who used to work at the nonprofit Family and Child Empowerment Services San Francisco (FACES SF), which provides access to child care.

The investigation by the city reveals a web of alleged wrongdoing by Jenkins in his role as a former employee of Mercy Housing, a San Francisco-based affordable housing nonprofit, and Jenkins' colleague Murphy, who used to work at the nonprofit Family and Child Empowerment Services San Francisco (FACES SF), which provides access to child care.

The investigation by the city reveals a web of alleged wrongdoing by Jenkins in his role as a former employee of Mercy Housing, a San Francisco-based affordable housing nonprofit, and Jenkins&#8217; colleague Murphy, who used to work at the nonprofit Family and Child Empowerment Services San Francisco (FACES SF), which provides access to child care.

In one instance, investigators say Jenkins submitted fake invoices to FACES SF under a Department of Public Health Covid grant, and Murphy subsequently approved them. The city attorney says Jenkins&#8217; organization unlawfully received $81,111 through the health department&#8217;s grant.

In one instance, investigators say Jenkins submitted fake invoices to FACES SF under a Department of Public Health Covid grant, and Murphy subsequently approved them. The city attorney says Jenkins' organization unlawfully received $81,111 through the health department's grant.

In one instance, investigators say Jenkins submitted fake invoices to FACES SF under a Department of Public Health Covid grant, and Murphy subsequently approved them. The city attorney says Jenkins&#8217; organization unlawfully received $81,111 through the health department&#8217;s grant.

In another case, Jenkins reportedly submitted reimbursement for expenses that were specifically excluded as part of a grant through the Human Rights Commission. Investigators say Jenkins sought to get paid back for a bottle of bourbon and cigars from an Atlanta liquor store during a college tour trip. The reimbursements also included motorcycle rentals in Lake Tahoe.

In another case, Jenkins reportedly submitted reimbursement for expenses that were specifically excluded as part of a grant through the Human Rights Commission. Investigators say Jenkins sought to get paid back for a bottle of bourbon and cigars from an Atlanta liquor store during a college tour trip. The reimbursements also included motorcycle rentals in Lake Tahoe.

Chiu&#8217;s action against the nonprofit is an official debarment, which permits the city to block organizations from applying for or receiving grants for five years under circumstances of &#8220;willful misconduct.&#8221; The city attorney has also submitted an order of suspension, which blocks the nonprofit from funding—an action that will be in place until the debarment is resolved.

Chiu's action against the nonprofit is an official debarment, which permits the city to block organizations from applying for or receiving grants for five years under circumstances of "willful misconduct." The city attorney has also submitted an order of suspension, which blocks the nonprofit from funding—an action that will be in place until the debarment is resolved.

Chiu&#8217;s action against the nonprofit is an official debarment, which permits the city to block organizations from applying for or receiving grants for five years under circumstances of &#8220;willful misconduct.&#8221; The city attorney has also submitted an order of suspension, which blocks the nonprofit from funding—an action that will be in place until the debarment is resolved.

“Contractors who willfully disregard regulations are a blight on public service and should not have the same opportunities as those who abide by the rules of fair conduct,” said&nbsp;City Controller Ben Rosenfield in a statement. “For every individual trying to rig the system, there are many more hardworking people doing good work—whose willingness to call out bad actors has been both invaluable, and an indication of government working.”

“Contractors who willfully disregard regulations are a blight on public service and should not have the same opportunities as those who abide by the rules of fair conduct,” said&nbsp;City Controller Ben Rosenfield in a statement. “For every individual trying to rig the system, there are many more hardworking people doing good work—whose willingness to call out bad actors has been both invaluable, and an indication of government working.”

The city&#8217;s actions on Tuesday follow a slew of scandals involving San Francisco nonprofits.

The city's actions on Tuesday follow a slew of scandals involving San Francisco nonprofits.

The city&#8217;s actions on Tuesday follow a slew of scandals involving San Francisco nonprofits.

On Friday, the San Francisco Police Department <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/23/san-francisco-police-cancel-sf-safe-nonprofit-contract/">informed the Board of Supervisors that it was canceling a grant for SF SAFE</a>, a nonprofit that recently closed and is under investigation by the District Attorney&#8217;s Office after it allegedly misspent $79,000 from the police department and up to $1 million from tech executive Chris Larsen.

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On Friday, the San Francisco Police Department <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/23/san-francisco-police-cancel-sf-safe-nonprofit-contract/">informed the Board of Supervisors that it was canceling a grant for SF SAFE</a>, a nonprofit that recently closed and is under investigation by the District Attorney&#8217;s Office after it allegedly misspent $79,000 from the police department and up to $1 million from tech executive Chris Larsen.

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The District Attorney&#8217;s Office confirmed for the first time Friday that it is criminally investigating <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/25/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-kyra-worthy-for-richmond/">the troubled nonprofit San Francisco SAFE</a>, which collapsed last week under questions of financial mismanagement.

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The District Attorney's Office confirmed for the first time Friday that it is criminally investigating <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/25/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-kyra-worthy-for-richmond/">the troubled nonprofit San Francisco SAFE</a>, which collapsed last week under questions of financial mismanagement.

The District Attorney&#8217;s Office confirmed for the first time Friday that it is criminally investigating <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/25/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-kyra-worthy-for-richmond/">the troubled nonprofit San Francisco SAFE</a>, which collapsed last week under questions of financial mismanagement.

Matthew McCarthy, chief of the White Collar Crime Division at the office, took the unusual step of confirming the active criminal investigation in letters to both the Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission.

Matthew McCarthy, chief of the White Collar Crime Division at the office, took the unusual step of confirming the active criminal investigation in letters to both the Board of Supervisors and the Police Commission.

&#8220;We are currently conducting an investigation of potential criminal wrongdoing in connection with SF SAFE&#8217;s finances,&#8221; McCarthy wrote.

"We are currently conducting an investigation of potential criminal wrongdoing in connection with SF SAFE's finances," McCarthy wrote.

&#8220;We are currently conducting an investigation of potential criminal wrongdoing in connection with SF SAFE&#8217;s finances,&#8221; McCarthy wrote.

McCarthy wrote the letters to ask both of the bodies to delay hearings they had scheduled later this month to examine the issues at SF SAFE. He argued that the hearings could potentially compromise the ongoing criminal investigation into the nonprofit.

McCarthy wrote the letters to ask both of the bodies to delay hearings they had scheduled later this month to examine the issues at SF SAFE. He argued that the hearings could potentially compromise the ongoing criminal investigation into the nonprofit.

The news comes after SF SAFE, the longtime nonprofit partner of the San Francisco Police Department, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/24/san-francisco-nonprofit-sf-safe-kyra-worthy-fired/">fired its executive director</a>, Kyra Worthy, last Wednesday and temporarily ceased operations over possible misspending.

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The problems at SF SAFE first emerged when the Controller&#8217;s Office released a scathing report Jan. 18, finding that SFPD reimbursed the nonprofit for at least $79,000 in improper expenses, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">luxury gift boxes and a Lake Tahoe trip</a>. The report also found that SFPD did not have supporting documentation from SF SAFE for $3.8 million of the $5.3 million that it reimbursed the nonprofit for expenses between July 2018 and March 2023.

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The problems at SF SAFE first emerged when the Controller's Office released a scathing report Jan. 18, finding that SFPD reimbursed the nonprofit for at least $79,000 in improper expenses, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">luxury gift boxes and a Lake Tahoe trip</a>. The report also found that SFPD did not have supporting documentation from SF SAFE for $3.8 million of the $5.3 million that it reimbursed the nonprofit for expenses between July 2018 and March 2023.

The problems at SF SAFE first emerged when the Controller&#8217;s Office released a scathing report Jan. 18, finding that SFPD reimbursed the nonprofit for at least $79,000 in improper expenses, including <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">luxury gift boxes and a Lake Tahoe trip</a>. The report also found that SFPD did not have supporting documentation from SF SAFE for $3.8 million of the $5.3 million that it reimbursed the nonprofit for expenses between July 2018 and March 2023.

Days later, The Standard learned that crypto billionaire Chris Larsen had <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/23/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-chris-larsen-grant-funding/">called for an investigation</a> into how as much as $1 million of the $1.8 million he gave the nonprofit to expand the use of security cameras in the city was spent.

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Days later, The Standard learned that crypto billionaire Chris Larsen had <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/23/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-chris-larsen-grant-funding/">called for an investigation</a> into how as much as $1 million of the $1.8 million he gave the nonprofit to expand the use of security cameras in the city was spent.

The nonprofit is also facing allegations that it stiffed vendors for at least $1.2 million worth of work, including for installing and maintaining security cameras, and that it left its longtime partner, the Castro Community on Patrol, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/31/san-francisco-safe-castro-community-on-patrol-missing-funds/">saddled with $11,000 in debts it could not pay</a> when SF SAFE abruptly cut ties with the group in November.

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The nonprofit is also facing allegations that it stiffed vendors for at least $1.2 million worth of work, including for installing and maintaining security cameras, and that it left its longtime partner, the Castro Community on Patrol, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/31/san-francisco-safe-castro-community-on-patrol-missing-funds/">saddled with $11,000 in debts it could not pay</a> when SF SAFE abruptly cut ties with the group in November.

Worthy did not respond to a request for comment Friday.

Worthy did not respond to a request for comment Friday.

She was hired by the nonprofit&#8217;s board of directors in 2018 despite leading another nonprofit in the East Bay that faced questions about its spending.

She was hired by the nonprofit's board of directors in 2018 despite leading another nonprofit in the East Bay that faced questions about its spending.

She was hired by the nonprofit&#8217;s board of directors in 2018 despite leading another nonprofit in the East Bay that faced questions about its spending.

In 2017, the West Contra Costa Unified School District demanded that her prior nonprofit, For Richmond, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/25/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-kyra-worthy-for-richmond/">repay nearly $235,000 in funding</a> to the district after an investigation found the nonprofit had filed false invoices and failed to complete services that it was paid for under contracts benefiting Black students.

In 2017, the West Contra Costa Unified School District demanded that her prior nonprofit, For Richmond, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/25/san-francisco-safe-nonprofit-kyra-worthy-for-richmond/">repay nearly $235,000 in funding</a> to the district after an investigation found the nonprofit had filed false invoices and failed to complete services that it was paid for under contracts benefiting Black students.

Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who called for the hearing at the Board of Supervisors, said he would consult with the City Attorney&#8217;s Office about whether to postpone the hearing, while noting that the District Attorney&#8217;s Office &#8220;is not authorized to issue legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors or anyone else.&#8221;

Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who called for the hearing at the Board of Supervisors, said he would consult with the City Attorney's Office about whether to postpone the hearing, while noting that the District Attorney's Office "is not authorized to issue legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors or anyone else."

Supervisor Aaron Peskin, who called for the hearing at the Board of Supervisors, said he would consult with the City Attorney&#8217;s Office about whether to postpone the hearing, while noting that the District Attorney&#8217;s Office &#8220;is not authorized to issue legal counsel to the Board of Supervisors or anyone else.&#8221;

&#8220;Of course public hearings (or civil cases for that matter) can proceed during a criminal investigation,&#8221; Peskin said in a text message.

"Of course public hearings (or civil cases for that matter) can proceed during a criminal investigation," Peskin said in a text message.

&#8220;Of course public hearings (or civil cases for that matter) can proceed during a criminal investigation,&#8221; Peskin said in a text message.

He also questioned whether District Attorney Brooke Jenkins would &#8220;investigate her own office&#8217;s potential involvement.&#8221;

He also questioned whether District Attorney Brooke Jenkins would "investigate her own office's potential involvement."

He also questioned whether District Attorney Brooke Jenkins would &#8220;investigate her own office&#8217;s potential involvement.&#8221;

&#8220;I think she should consider asking the State Attorney General to take this case,&#8221; Peskin said.

"I think she should consider asking the State Attorney General to take this case," Peskin said.

&#8220;I think she should consider asking the State Attorney General to take this case,&#8221; Peskin said.

Among those Peskin asked to speak about <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">the Controller&#8217;s Office report</a> are the controller, SFPD and the SF SAFE board of directors. The hearing is currently set to take place on Feb. 15.

Among those Peskin asked to speak about <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">the Controller's Office report</a> are the controller, SFPD and the SF SAFE board of directors. The hearing is currently set to take place on Feb. 15.

Among those Peskin asked to speak about <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/01/18/san-francisco-police-wrongly-paid-nonprofit-79k-for-lavish-expenses-report-finds/">the Controller&#8217;s Office report</a> are the controller, SFPD and the SF SAFE board of directors. The hearing is currently set to take place on Feb. 15.

Police Commission Vice President Max Carter-Oberstone, who called for the other hearing scheduled for Wednesday, said he believed his hearing should go forward, but that the decision was ultimately up to Police Commission President Cindy Elias.

Police Commission Vice President Max Carter-Oberstone, who called for the other hearing scheduled for Wednesday, said he believed his hearing should go forward, but that the decision was ultimately up to Police Commission President Cindy Elias.

&#8220;There is nothing stopping us from holding a public hearing on an issue just because that issue also happens to separately be the subject of a criminal investigation,&#8221; Carter-Oberstone said.

"There is nothing stopping us from holding a public hearing on an issue just because that issue also happens to separately be the subject of a criminal investigation," Carter-Oberstone said.

&#8220;There is nothing stopping us from holding a public hearing on an issue just because that issue also happens to separately be the subject of a criminal investigation,&#8221; Carter-Oberstone said.

Representatives for the Controller&#8217;s Office and SFPD who speak at the hearing could decline to answer questions as necessary, he said.

Representatives for the Controller's Office and SFPD who speak at the hearing could decline to answer questions as necessary, he said.

Representatives for the Controller&#8217;s Office and SFPD who speak at the hearing could decline to answer questions as necessary, he said.

Elias did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Elias did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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The pressure is on Mayor London Breed as she contemplates her final act in office.

The pressure is on Mayor London Breed as she contemplates her final act in office.

For more than a week, community organizers, political insiders, and allies of Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie have been on tenterhooks, waiting to learn Breed&#8217;s pick to replace newly elected Assemblymember Catherine Stefani as District 2 supervisor — a coveted seat that launched the career of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

For more than a week, community organizers, political insiders, and allies of Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie have been on tenterhooks, waiting to learn Breed's pick to replace newly elected Assemblymember Catherine Stefani as District 2 supervisor — a coveted seat that launched the career of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

For more than a week, community organizers, political insiders, and allies of Mayor-elect Daniel Lurie have been on tenterhooks, waiting to learn Breed&#8217;s pick to replace newly elected Assemblymember Catherine Stefani as District 2 supervisor — a coveted seat that launched the career of Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Per insider scuttlebutt, it’s been a difficult — perhaps agonizing — decision.

Per insider scuttlebutt, it’s been a difficult — perhaps agonizing — decision.

The appointment of a supervisor to represent District 2, which includes the Marina District, Pacific Heights, and Cow Hollow, will reverberate far beyond those neighborhoods. The appointee may cast a crucial vote for Board of Supervisors president in January, determining which lawmakers successfully navigate San Francisco’s choppy budget waters and which founder.

The appointment of a supervisor to represent District 2, which includes the Marina District, Pacific Heights, and Cow Hollow, will reverberate far beyond those neighborhoods. The appointee may cast a crucial vote for Board of Supervisors president in January, determining which lawmakers successfully navigate San Francisco’s choppy budget waters and which founder.

And there is the matter of Breed’s legacy.

And there is the matter of Breed’s legacy.

For all of her accomplishments — including weathering the pandemic — this final political move could be the most revealing of her character, observers say. Since she will soon be out of office, the decision comes nearly free of political strings. The choice is wholly her own.

For all of her accomplishments — including weathering the pandemic — this final political move could be the most revealing of her character, observers say. Since she will soon be out of office, the decision comes nearly free of political strings. The choice is wholly her own.

Names rumored to be under consideration have circulated for months. They include Breed’s manager of state and federal affairs, Eileen Mariano, granddaughter of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein; former Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier; former aide <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/22/mayor-breed-may-lob-a-political-grenade-into-city-hall-on-her-way-out/">Conor Johnston</a>; campaign manager Eric Kingsbury; Stephen Sherrill, director of the Mayor’s Office of Innovation; and Recreation and Parks Commission President Kat Anderson.

Mayor Breed may lob a political grenade into City Hall on her way out

Names rumored to be under consideration have circulated for months. They include Breed’s manager of state and federal affairs, Eileen Mariano, granddaughter of the late Sen. Dianne Feinstein; former Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier; former aide <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/11/22/mayor-breed-may-lob-a-political-grenade-into-city-hall-on-her-way-out/">Conor Johnston</a>; campaign manager Eric Kingsbury; Stephen Sherrill, director of the Mayor’s Office of Innovation; and Recreation and Parks Commission President Kat Anderson.

Those close to Breed say she has drifted between picks. But over the last week and a half her focus has narrowed to Sherrill and Johnston, some say.

Those close to Breed say she has drifted between picks. But over the last week and a half her focus has narrowed to Sherrill and Johnston, some say.

Sherrill has longstanding ties to ex-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was one of Breed’s biggest campaign boosters. Johnston was Breed’s chief of staff from her time as District 5 supervisor. He’s an infamous political trickster, known as much for his biting wit as for incendiary posts on his now-shuttered X account.

Sherrill has longstanding ties to ex-New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who was one of Breed’s biggest campaign boosters. Johnston was Breed’s chief of staff from her time as District 5 supervisor. He’s an infamous political trickster, known as much for his biting wit as for incendiary posts on his now-shuttered X account.

Even though no one is talking publicly, the jockeying is out there for anyone to see. Sherrill and Mariano have been spotted glad-handing their way through at least two District 2 community events. Sherrill is said to be attending a contentious community meeting on parking meters Thursday — one likely to be stacked with neighborhood groups he’d need to court as supervisor.

Even though no one is talking publicly, the jockeying is out there for anyone to see. Sherrill and Mariano have been spotted glad-handing their way through at least two District 2 community events. Sherrill is said to be attending a contentious community meeting on parking meters Thursday — one likely to be stacked with neighborhood groups he’d need to court as supervisor.

Breed’s interview process has been thorough: She dispatched billionaire Ripple CEO Chris Larsen to chat with at least two of the candidates, perhaps a strange task for a private-sector bigwig with no government experience. And we know she asked at least some of the candidates whom they would vote for as Board of Supervisors president, and if they would be champions for urbanist issues, like market-rate housing production and transportation. The last two are particularly important to her, insiders told The Standard.

Breed’s interview process has been thorough: She dispatched billionaire Ripple CEO Chris Larsen to chat with at least two of the candidates, perhaps a strange task for a private-sector bigwig with no government experience. And we know she asked at least some of the candidates whom they would vote for as Board of Supervisors president, and if they would be champions for urbanist issues, like market-rate housing production and transportation. The last two are particularly important to her, insiders told The Standard.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is said to have placed her thumb on the scales, calling Breed about the District 2 appointment. While observers aren’t certain whom Pelosi was stumping for, it would make sense for it to be Mariano, given the congresswoman’s long alliance with Feinstein.

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi is said to have placed her thumb on the scales, calling Breed about the District 2 appointment. While observers aren’t certain whom Pelosi was stumping for, it would make sense for it to be Mariano, given the congresswoman’s long alliance with Feinstein.

Breed’s top two choices have placed her in a bind.

Breed’s top two choices have placed her in a bind.

On one hand, Breed views Johnston as the candidate with the most City Hall know-how. Johnston handled hundreds, if not thousands, of calls and emails from irate residents while serving in Breed’s Board of Supervisors office. He wrote citywide legislation for years and knows City Hall intimately. And the Board of Supervisors has new, green members, making an experienced appointee that much more valuable.

On one hand, Breed views Johnston as the candidate with the most City Hall know-how. Johnston handled hundreds, if not thousands, of calls and emails from irate residents while serving in Breed’s Board of Supervisors office. He wrote citywide legislation for years and knows City Hall intimately. And the Board of Supervisors has new, green members, making an experienced appointee that much more valuable.

But should Breed select Johnston, it would be seen as lobbing a grenade into the mayor’s office on her way out the door. Her opponents have cast the appointment of Johnston as a way to needle Lurie, saddling him with a political opponent known more for haranguing Breed’s opponents <a href="https://engardio.com/blog/2019/9/2/the-man-who-bites-alligators-for-the-mayor">while wearing a hippo costume</a> than for legislative know-how.

But should Breed select Johnston, it would be seen as lobbing a grenade into the mayor’s office on her way out the door. Her opponents have cast the appointment of Johnston as a way to needle Lurie, saddling him with a political opponent known more for haranguing Breed’s opponents <a href="https://engardio.com/blog/2019/9/2/the-man-who-bites-alligators-for-the-mayor">while wearing a hippo costume</a> than for legislative know-how.

Sherrill has baggage of his own. A New York City native and Yale University graduate, he’s the son of a Republican power donor and private-equity boss who made a mint on gunmaker Remington Arms. After working as a White House intern during the George W. Bush administration, Sherrill embraced more liberal politics amid Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential run. His parents even held a fundraiser for Breed’s reelection bid in the spring. However, some locals are unimpressed with Sherrill’s résumé. Patricia Vaughey, president of the Marina-Cow Hollow Neighbors &amp; Merchants Association, told The Standard Sherrill is a nonentity.

Sherrill has baggage of his own. A New York City native and Yale University graduate, he’s the son of a Republican power donor and private-equity boss who made a mint on gunmaker Remington Arms. After working as a White House intern during the George W. Bush administration, Sherrill embraced more liberal politics amid Barack Obama’s 2008 presidential run. His parents even held a fundraiser for Breed’s reelection bid in the spring. However, some locals are unimpressed with Sherrill’s résumé. Patricia Vaughey, president of the Marina-Cow Hollow Neighbors &amp; Merchants Association, told The Standard Sherrill is a nonentity.

“I’ve been to around 25 meetings in the last year. I haven’t seen this man at one,” Vaughey said.

“I’ve been to around 25 meetings in the last year. I haven’t seen this man at one,” Vaughey said.

After years of stating “no party preference,” Sherrill registered as a Democrat in 2023, according to the Department of Elections.

After years of stating “no party preference,” Sherrill registered as a Democrat in 2023, according to the Department of Elections.

And there is the matter of Sherrill’s former boss, Bloomberg, for whom he served as a senior policy advisor. (Bloomberg’s charity funds the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Innovation, which Sherrill leads.) The billionaire ex-mayor donated a hefty $1.4 million to campaign committees backing Breed.

And there is the matter of Sherrill’s former boss, Bloomberg, for whom he served as a senior policy advisor. (Bloomberg’s charity funds the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Innovation, which Sherrill leads.) The billionaire ex-mayor donated a hefty $1.4 million to campaign committees backing Breed.

Should she pick Sherrill, Breed could be accused of awarding a political appointment as a favor to Bloomberg.

Should she pick Sherrill, Breed could be accused of awarding a political appointment as a favor to Bloomberg.

If there’s any evidence of her indecision, it’s in the ever-shifting timeline of the pick.

If there’s any evidence of her indecision, it’s in the ever-shifting timeline of the pick.

People around the mayor believed an announcement was coming Dec. 3. More than a week later, the sound of crickets has reached near-deafening levels.

People around the mayor believed an announcement was coming Dec. 3. More than a week later, the sound of crickets has reached near-deafening levels.

Mystery, suspicion as Breed ponders her final big decision

Just over a month after his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/06/aaron-peskin-mayoral-campaign-launch/">entrance</a> into the hotly contested mayor’s race, Board President Aaron Peskin has spun up the progressive fundraising wheels.

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Just over a month after his <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/06/aaron-peskin-mayoral-campaign-launch/">entrance</a> into the hotly contested mayor’s race, Board President Aaron Peskin has spun up the progressive fundraising wheels.

Will it be enough to compete in a field of moderates backed by big tech and philanthropic moguls?&nbsp;

Will it be enough to compete in a field of moderates backed by big tech and philanthropic moguls?&nbsp;

Since announcing his campaign in April, Peskin has pulled in about $150,000 in donations, according to figures shared by the campaign with The Standard on Monday.

Since announcing his campaign in April, Peskin has pulled in about $150,000 in donations, according to figures shared by the campaign with The Standard on Monday.

Peskin&#8217;s spokesperson Kaitlyn Conway said the money comes from roughly 550 contributors, averaging between $200 and $250. The donation cap is set at $500 for candidate campaigns.

Peskin's spokesperson Kaitlyn Conway said the money comes from roughly 550 contributors, averaging between $200 and $250. The donation cap is set at $500 for candidate campaigns.

Peskin&#8217;s spokesperson Kaitlyn Conway said the money comes from roughly 550 contributors, averaging between $200 and $250. The donation cap is set at $500 for candidate campaigns.

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