Gabe Greschler

Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is going on the offensive this week against incumbent London Breed, calling for a &#8220;state of emergency&#8221; to combat the city&#8217;s drug crisis and blasting his opponent as ineffective on the issue. But the mayor immediately fired back, calling Lurie&#8217;s proposals &#8220;embarrassing.&#8221;

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Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is going on the offensive this week against incumbent London Breed, calling for a "state of emergency" to combat the city's drug crisis and blasting his opponent as ineffective on the issue. But the mayor immediately fired back, calling Lurie's proposals "embarrassing."

Mayoral candidate Daniel Lurie is going on the offensive this week against incumbent London Breed, calling for a &#8220;state of emergency&#8221; to combat the city&#8217;s drug crisis and blasting his opponent as ineffective on the issue. But the mayor immediately fired back, calling Lurie&#8217;s proposals &#8220;embarrassing.&#8221;

Lurie released details Wednesday for a so-called “fentanyl state of emergency” he promised to declare if elected mayor, a move he said could unlock more resources to fight the epidemic of deadly overdoses.

Lurie released details Wednesday for a so-called “fentanyl state of emergency” he promised to declare if elected mayor, a move he said could unlock more resources to fight the epidemic of deadly overdoses.

More than 800 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco in 2023, though not all of those involved fentanyl.&nbsp;

More than 800 people died of drug overdoses in San Francisco in 2023, though not all of those involved fentanyl.&nbsp;

<a href="https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-declares-state-emergency-tenderloin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">In previous emergency declarations</a>, the city was able to waive certain rules around contracting, zoning and planning codes, allowing for rapid construction of facilities aimed at helping drug users. In his call for an emergency declaration Wednesday, Lurie did not go into specifics on how resources would be used but referred back to the <a href="https://www.daniellurie.com/_files/ugd/9a7de0_8781e514c784433ca1aeb5b1455e0e9c.pdf?emci=285f48f3-51ec-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&amp;emdi=d60e3707-68ec-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&amp;ceid=22824365" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drug and mental health plan</a> he&nbsp;detailed in February.

<a href="https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-declares-state-emergency-tenderloin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">In previous emergency declarations</a>, the city was able to waive certain rules around contracting, zoning and planning codes, allowing for rapid construction of facilities aimed at helping drug users. In his call for an emergency declaration Wednesday, Lurie did not go into specifics on how resources would be used but referred back to the <a href="https://www.daniellurie.com/_files/ugd/9a7de0_8781e514c784433ca1aeb5b1455e0e9c.pdf?emci=285f48f3-51ec-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&amp;emdi=d60e3707-68ec-ee11-aaf0-002248223794&amp;ceid=22824365" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">drug and mental health plan</a> he&nbsp;detailed in February.

The nonprofit leader and Levi’s heir <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2021/12/17/breed-declares-state-of-emergency-in-the-tenderloin/">also lambasted Breed’s previous attempt at a state of emergency</a> focused on the Tenderloin in December 2021 during heightened criticism over the conditions of San Francisco’s streets during the pandemic.&nbsp;

Breed declares &#8216;state of emergency&#8217; in the Tenderloin to force people into treatment

The nonprofit leader and Levi’s heir <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2021/12/17/breed-declares-state-of-emergency-in-the-tenderloin/">also lambasted Breed’s previous attempt at a state of emergency</a> focused on the Tenderloin in December 2021 during heightened criticism over the conditions of San Francisco’s streets during the pandemic.&nbsp;

Daniel Lurie departs the Department of Elections after filing  paperwork officially announcing his candidacy for mayor at City Hall in San Francisco on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. Lurie, is challenging Mayor London Breed for the position.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LurieForMayor09262023__0267.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit speaking to a smiling woman in a red jacket, both indoors, with signs and a recycling symbol nearby." class="wp-image-204618"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Daniel Lurie departs the city&#8217;s Department of Elections after filing paperwork officially announcing his candidacy for mayor in September.</figcaption></figure>

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<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LurieForMayor09262023__0267.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit speaking to a smiling woman in a red jacket, both indoors, with signs and a recycling symbol nearby." class="wp-image-204618"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Daniel Lurie departs the city's Department of Elections after filing paperwork officially announcing his candidacy for mayor in September.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/LurieForMayor09262023__0267.jpg?w=2500" alt="A man in a suit speaking to a smiling woman in a red jacket, both indoors, with signs and a recycling symbol nearby." class="wp-image-204618"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Daniel Lurie departs the city&#8217;s Department of Elections after filing paperwork officially announcing his candidacy for mayor in September.</figcaption></figure>

Breed’s announcement then was aimed at cutting bureaucratic red tape and compelling drug users into treatment.&nbsp;The effort was centered around the now-defunct Tenderloin Center, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/17/city-funded-survey-says-the-tenderloin-center-improved-the-neighborhood-others-arent-convinced/">which was supposed to be aimed at getting drug users</a> into treatment but was criticized for effectively becoming a “safe consumption site” where people used illicit substances out in the open. It was closed in December 2022.&nbsp;

City-funded survey says the Tenderloin Center improved the neighborhood. Many are unconvinced

Breed’s announcement then was aimed at cutting bureaucratic red tape and compelling drug users into treatment.&nbsp;The effort was centered around the now-defunct Tenderloin Center, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/11/17/city-funded-survey-says-the-tenderloin-center-improved-the-neighborhood-others-arent-convinced/">which was supposed to be aimed at getting drug users</a> into treatment but was criticized for effectively becoming a “safe consumption site” where people used illicit substances out in the open. It was closed in December 2022.&nbsp;

On Wednesday, Lurie claimed the mayor’s efforts focused on the Tenderloin had failed and called for a plan that would be “coordinated, accountable and ensure[s] follow through.” The candidate said he would also create a position in his office to oversee the response.

On Wednesday, Lurie claimed the mayor’s efforts focused on the Tenderloin had failed and called for a plan that would be “coordinated, accountable and ensure[s] follow through.” The candidate said he would also create a position in his office to oversee the response.

But Breed’s campaign questioned the feasibility of Lurie’s proposal, arguing that the city wouldn’t have a legal leg to stand on to declare a local emergency like it did during the pandemic. The city also declared an emergency in 2022 <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/10/20/san-francisco-to-end-mpx-public-health-emergency-this-month/">during an outbreak of the monkeypox virus</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

San Francisco to end MPX public health emergency this month

But Breed’s campaign questioned the feasibility of Lurie’s proposal, arguing that the city wouldn’t have a legal leg to stand on to declare a local emergency like it did during the pandemic. The city also declared an emergency in 2022 <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/10/20/san-francisco-to-end-mpx-public-health-emergency-this-month/">during an outbreak of the monkeypox virus</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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“Daniel Lurie’s embarrassing proposals continue to demonstrate his inexperience and lack of basic understanding for how government and policy work,” said Joe Arellano, Breed’s campaign spokesperson. “His solution to addressing the city’s fentanyl crisis is a flimsy local declaration that might not even be legal and [is] hiring one person.”&nbsp;

“Daniel Lurie’s embarrassing proposals continue to demonstrate his inexperience and lack of basic understanding for how government and policy work,” said Joe Arellano, Breed’s campaign spokesperson. “His solution to addressing the city’s fentanyl crisis is a flimsy local declaration that might not even be legal and [is] hiring one person.”&nbsp;

The scrum over how to respond to the fentanyl crisis comes as the mayor has become increasingly skeptical about so-called harm reduction strategies, an approach that aims to combat the negative effects of drug use through public health interventions such as distributing clean needles and overdose reversal medications.

The scrum over how to respond to the fentanyl crisis comes as the mayor has become increasingly skeptical about so-called harm reduction strategies, an approach that aims to combat the negative effects of drug use through public health interventions such as distributing clean needles and overdose reversal medications.

In late February, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/26/mayor-takes-aim-at-harm-reduction-says-strategy-has-furthered-fentanyl-crisis/">Breed offered her harshest criticism yet of the strategy</a>, saying, “Harm reduction, from my perspective, is not reducing the harm. It is making things worse.” Advocates of harm reduction have pushed back, saying the approach is in line with public health best practices and that the mayor is using the issue for political means as concerns around homelessness, public drug use and crime continue to be central issues for voters.&nbsp;

Breed blames harm reduction strategy for surging drug overdose deaths

In late February, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/26/mayor-takes-aim-at-harm-reduction-says-strategy-has-furthered-fentanyl-crisis/">Breed offered her harshest criticism yet of the strategy</a>, saying, “Harm reduction, from my perspective, is not reducing the harm. It is making things worse.” Advocates of harm reduction have pushed back, saying the approach is in line with public health best practices and that the mayor is using the issue for political means as concerns around homelessness, public drug use and crime continue to be central issues for voters.&nbsp;

Mayor London Breed speaks  outside of City Hall during the "March to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths" in San Francisco on Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. Hundreds of people marched to raise awareness of the dangers of fentanyl and promote resources for those experiencing addiction.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240227-fentanylmarch-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium marked &quot;CITY HALL&quot; with onlookers behind her, some wearing shirts with &quot;UNITE&quot; and &quot;SAVE&quot; visible." class="wp-image-252859"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor London Breed speaks outside of City Hall during the &#8220;March to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths&#8221; in San Francisco on Feb. 26.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240227-fentanylmarch-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium marked &quot;CITY HALL&quot; with onlookers behind her, some wearing shirts with &quot;UNITE&quot; and &quot;SAVE&quot; visible." class="wp-image-252859"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor London Breed speaks outside of City Hall during the "March to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths" in San Francisco on Feb. 26.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/20240227-fentanylmarch-10.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman speaks at a podium marked &quot;CITY HALL&quot; with onlookers behind her, some wearing shirts with &quot;UNITE&quot; and &quot;SAVE&quot; visible." class="wp-image-252859"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mayor London Breed speaks outside of City Hall during the &#8220;March to Prevent Fentanyl Deaths&#8221; in San Francisco on Feb. 26.</figcaption></figure>

The March 5 election <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-results-prop-f-drug-welfare/">offered the latest litmus test on the shifting public opinion about drug use after voters approved Prop. F</a>. The ballot measure requires some welfare recipients suspected of using illicit substances to go through screening and treatment—or risk losing their cash subsidy.

Prop. F, requiring drug screening for welfare aid, approved by voters

The March 5 election <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-results-prop-f-drug-welfare/">offered the latest litmus test on the shifting public opinion about drug use after voters approved Prop. F</a>. The ballot measure requires some welfare recipients suspected of using illicit substances to go through screening and treatment—or risk losing their cash subsidy.

Gina McDonald, a member of Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths, said that whoever clinches the mayor’s seat needs to ensure that the city’s vast bureaucracy is actually working together.

Gina McDonald, a member of Mothers Against Drug Addiction and Deaths, said that whoever clinches the mayor’s seat needs to ensure that the city’s vast bureaucracy is actually working together.

“It has to be an all hands on deck between law enforcement, public health and the Mayor’s Office,” McDonald said in an interview. “And I feel like they’re all not working in tandem. It feels like everyone is throwing spaghetti against the wall.”

“It has to be an all hands on deck between law enforcement, public health and the Mayor’s Office,” McDonald said in an interview. “And I feel like they’re all not working in tandem. It feels like everyone is throwing spaghetti against the wall.”

A ‘fentanyl state of emergency’? Mayoral candidates argue over plan

Josh Koehn

They say nothing is as powerful as a mother’s love. But for San Francisco mayoral candidate <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>, a mother’s money could be a close second.

Why is Daniel Lurie running for San Francisco mayor? He says city has leadership ‘crisis’

They say nothing is as powerful as a mother’s love. But for San Francisco mayoral candidate <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">Daniel Lurie</a>, a mother’s money could be a close second.

New billboards going up around town in support of Lurie’s run for mayor note that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/06/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-london-breed/">an independent committee backing the nonprofit founder</a>—an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune—received $1 million from Mimi Haas, his mom.

San Francisco mayor’s race: Pro-Daniel Lurie group likely to spend big bucks

New billboards going up around town in support of Lurie’s run for mayor note that <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/06/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-london-breed/">an independent committee backing the nonprofit founder</a>—an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune—received $1 million from Mimi Haas, his mom.

Dan Newman, a political consultant in charge of the committee Believe in SF, Lurie for Mayor 2024, confirmed the contribution Monday in a text message, telling The Standard that the committee has raised roughly $3.5 million from more than 60 people. Other top donors disclosed in billboards include WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum and biotech investor Oleg Nodelman, each of whom plunked down $250,000.

Dan Newman, a political consultant in charge of the committee Believe in SF, Lurie for Mayor 2024, confirmed the contribution Monday in a text message, telling The Standard that the committee has raised roughly $3.5 million from more than 60 people. Other top donors disclosed in billboards include WhatsApp co-founder Jan Koum and biotech investor Oleg Nodelman, each of whom plunked down $250,000.

A billboard for Daniel Lurie's mayoral campaign is seen on January 29, 2024 disclosing the donors who paid for the advertisement, which includes a one million dollar donation from Lurie's mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240130luriemommoney_inline.jpg?w=2100" alt="A billboard for Daniel Lurie's mayoral campaign is seen disclosing the donors who paid for the advertisement, which includes a one million dollar donation from Lurie's mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas." class="wp-image-243880"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A billboard for an independent committee supporting Daniel Lurie&#8217;s run for mayor of San Francisco is seen on Monday. A disclosure notes that Lurie&#8217;s mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas, gave $1 million to the committee.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240130luriemommoney_inline.jpg?w=2100" alt="A billboard for Daniel Lurie's mayoral campaign is seen disclosing the donors who paid for the advertisement, which includes a one million dollar donation from Lurie's mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas." class="wp-image-243880"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A billboard for an independent committee supporting Daniel Lurie's run for mayor of San Francisco is seen on Monday. A disclosure notes that Lurie's mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas, gave $1 million to the committee.</figcaption></figure>

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/20240130luriemommoney_inline.jpg?w=2100" alt="A billboard for Daniel Lurie's mayoral campaign is seen disclosing the donors who paid for the advertisement, which includes a one million dollar donation from Lurie's mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas." class="wp-image-243880"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A billboard for an independent committee supporting Daniel Lurie&#8217;s run for mayor of San Francisco is seen on Monday. A disclosure notes that Lurie&#8217;s mother, businesswoman Mimi Haas, gave $1 million to the committee.</figcaption></figure>

The committee, which is legally barred from coordinating with Lurie’s campaign, intends to put up dozens of pro-Lurie billboards across San Francisco in English, Spanish and Chinese.

The committee, which is legally barred from coordinating with Lurie’s campaign, intends to put up dozens of pro-Lurie billboards across San Francisco in English, Spanish and Chinese.

“It’s a positive, upbeat campaign supported by a lot of people who believe in San Francisco and believe in Daniel Lurie—people who understand that this is a wonderful, struggling city poised for a comeback with new and competent leadership in City Hall,” Newman said.&nbsp;

“It’s a positive, upbeat campaign supported by a lot of people who believe in San Francisco and believe in Daniel Lurie—people who understand that this is a wonderful, struggling city poised for a comeback with new and competent leadership in City Hall,” Newman said.&nbsp;

Lurie’s challenge to Mayor London Breed, who is seeking reelection in November, always had the potential to raise the stakes financially.&nbsp;

Lurie’s challenge to Mayor London Breed, who is seeking reelection in November, always had the potential to raise the stakes financially.&nbsp;

His family’s wealth is one advantage—Lurie tapped his brother, artist Ari Lurie, for a $250,000 contribution to a ballot measure committee he’s running in support of public safety measure Proposition E—but he also has cultivated an elite network of friends and supporters through his anti-poverty nonprofit, Tipping Point, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars.

His family’s wealth is one advantage—Lurie tapped his brother, artist Ari Lurie, for a $250,000 contribution to a ballot measure committee he’s running in support of public safety measure Proposition E—but he also has cultivated an elite network of friends and supporters through his anti-poverty nonprofit, Tipping Point, which has raised hundreds of millions of dollars.

Newman said the billboards will help Lurie level the playing field against Breed’s “powerful advantages of incumbency,” as well as the committees the mayor formed to support three measures she placed on the March ballot, including Prop. E.

Newman said the billboards will help Lurie level the playing field against Breed’s “powerful advantages of incumbency,” as well as the committees the mayor formed to support three measures she placed on the March ballot, including Prop. E.

Maggie Muir, the mayor’s campaign manager, told The Standard in a text message that she was unimpressed with Lurie and his supporters’ strategy.

Maggie Muir, the mayor’s campaign manager, told The Standard in a text message that she was unimpressed with Lurie and his supporters’ strategy.

“His mom is bankrolling one committee. His brother is funding another,” Muir said. “And he&#8217;s getting all his policy ideas from Mayor Breed.”

“His mom is bankrolling one committee. His brother is funding another,” Muir said. “And he's getting all his policy ideas from Mayor Breed.”

“His mom is bankrolling one committee. His brother is funding another,” Muir said. “And he&#8217;s getting all his policy ideas from Mayor Breed.”

San Francisco Mayor London Breed, left, and former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown, right, share a laugh after Breed delivered the State of the City Address in San Francisco, on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/INLINED5_BreedProfile11142022.jpg?w=1906" alt="San Francisco Mayor London Breed shares a laugh with Willie Brown after her 2019 state of the city speech." class="wp-image-170719"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco Mayor London Breed, left, and former Mayor Willie Brown share a laugh after Breed delivered the State of the City address in San Francisco on Jan. 30, 2019.</figcaption></figure>

The seven-figure contribution from Haas—the widow of Peter E. Haas, who was the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss—could be the largest contribution to a committee in support or opposition of a candidate in San Francisco history.&nbsp;

The seven-figure contribution from Haas—the widow of Peter E. Haas, who was the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss—could be the largest contribution to a committee in support or opposition of a candidate in San Francisco history.&nbsp;

William Oberndorf spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022, but that money was routed through committees that have been involved in a variety of political issues in the city. A search of campaign records on the San Francisco Ethics Commission’s website going back more than 25 years found that the closest contribution to a candidate-focused committee was a $925,000 contribution Angela Alioto made to her own mayoral campaign in 2006.

William Oberndorf spent hundreds of thousands of dollars to help fund the recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin in 2022, but that money was routed through committees that have been involved in a variety of political issues in the city. A search of campaign records on the San Francisco Ethics Commission’s website going back more than 25 years found that the closest contribution to a candidate-focused committee was a $925,000 contribution Angela Alioto made to her own mayoral campaign in 2006.

Wednesday marks the deadline for campaign filings related to the pro-Lurie committee and March ballot measures, which should reveal more details on the money going toward and against Breed, Lurie and Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, who announced his candidacy for mayor last year. Altogether, this year’s race for mayor seems likely to shape up as the most expensive in city history.&nbsp;

Wednesday marks the deadline for campaign filings related to the pro-Lurie committee and March ballot measures, which should reveal more details on the money going toward and against Breed, Lurie and Supervisor Ahsha Safaí, who announced his candidacy for mayor last year. Altogether, this year’s race for mayor seems likely to shape up as the most expensive in city history.&nbsp;

A campaign filing last week for an independent pro-Breed committee—Forward Action SF, Supporting London Breed for Mayor 2024—reported more than $202,000 in expenses on mailers and radio and print ads. More than $65,000 in contributions were reported, mostly from local real estate companies.&nbsp;

A campaign filing last week for an independent pro-Breed committee—Forward Action SF, Supporting London Breed for Mayor 2024—reported more than $202,000 in expenses on mailers and radio and print ads. More than $65,000 in contributions were reported, mostly from local real estate companies.&nbsp;

The mayor’s mother was not listed as a contributor.

The mayor’s mother was not listed as a contributor.

Daniel Lurie’s mother spends $1 million to help him win San Francisco mayor’s race

Christina Campodonico

Less than 100 days after officially launching a challenge to San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the city’s November election, Daniel Lurie announced a campaign milestone Tuesday.

Less than 100 days after officially launching a challenge to San Francisco Mayor London Breed in the city’s November election, Daniel Lurie announced a campaign milestone Tuesday.

In a press release, Lurie’s camp said the campaign surpassed its fundraising goals for the end of the year, raising $519,896 between its launch in late September and Dec. 31.

In a press release, Lurie’s camp said the campaign surpassed its fundraising goals for the end of the year, raising $519,896 between its launch in late September and Dec. 31.

“This is a remarkable milestone that reflects San Francisco voters’ deep desire for a new era of leadership,” Lurie said in a statement. “Our message is resonating, our campaign is gaining momentum, and we will have the resources we need to win.”

“This is a remarkable milestone that reflects San Francisco voters’ deep desire for a new era of leadership,” Lurie said in a statement. “Our message is resonating, our campaign is gaining momentum, and we will have the resources we need to win.”

Lurie, the founder of anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point Community and an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">announced his bid</a> to unseat Breed on Sept. 26. He cited city leadership&#8217;s failures to address the fentanyl crisis and large-scale homelessness as reasons for challenging the mayor despite having no previous experience as an elected official.

Lurie, the founder of anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point Community and an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">announced his bid</a> to unseat Breed on Sept. 26. He cited city leadership's failures to address the fentanyl crisis and large-scale homelessness as reasons for challenging the mayor despite having no previous experience as an elected official.

Lurie, the founder of anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point Community and an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">announced his bid</a> to unseat Breed on Sept. 26. He cited city leadership&#8217;s failures to address the fentanyl crisis and large-scale homelessness as reasons for challenging the mayor despite having no previous experience as an elected official.

READ MORE: <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/">Why Is Daniel Lurie Running for San Francisco Mayor? He Says City Has Leadership ‘Crisis’</a>

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His campaign staff hailed the fundraising milestone as an optimistic sign of San Franciscans&#8217; support for the philanthropist-turned-mayoral candidate.

His campaign staff hailed the fundraising milestone as an optimistic sign of San Franciscans' support for the philanthropist-turned-mayoral candidate.

His campaign staff hailed the fundraising milestone as an optimistic sign of San Franciscans&#8217; support for the philanthropist-turned-mayoral candidate.

“I’m unaware of any candidate ever raising this much in such a short period of time, and especially in an off-election year,&#8221; said Trishala Vinnakota, Lurie’s campaign manager. &#8220;It just speaks to the avalanche of support behind Daniel’s campaign.”

“I’m unaware of any candidate ever raising this much in such a short period of time, and especially in an off-election year," said Trishala Vinnakota, Lurie’s campaign manager. "It just speaks to the avalanche of support behind Daniel’s campaign.”

“I’m unaware of any candidate ever raising this much in such a short period of time, and especially in an off-election year,&#8221; said Trishala Vinnakota, Lurie’s campaign manager. &#8220;It just speaks to the avalanche of support behind Daniel’s campaign.”

According to the campaign, more than 60% of 1,500 donors to Lurie’s campaign come from San Francisco.

According to the campaign, more than 60% of 1,500 donors to Lurie’s campaign come from San Francisco.

District 11 Supervisor Ahsha Safai during the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Meeting at City Hall in San Francisco, on Tuesday July 11, 2023.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/SupervisorsChambersPhotos07062023-12.jpg?w=2500" alt="Man in glasses speaks inside government building" class="wp-image-207614"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Supervisor Ahsha Safaí is also running for mayor in this year&#8217;s election.</figcaption></figure>

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But Lurie—and supporters—are not the only San Franciscans building a war chest for a face-off against Breed in November. As of June 30, Supervisor Ahsha Safaí had raised almost $149,000 for his mayoral bid, according to amended campaign disclosure documents filed on Tuesday. About 52% of contributions came from San Franciscans, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/26/ahsha-safai-raises-149k-in-sf-mayor-race/">according to the campaign</a>.

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But Lurie—and supporters—are not the only San Franciscans building a war chest for a face-off against Breed in November. As of June 30, Supervisor Ahsha Safaí had raised almost $149,000 for his mayoral bid, according to amended campaign disclosure documents filed on Tuesday. About 52% of contributions came from San Franciscans, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/26/ahsha-safai-raises-149k-in-sf-mayor-race/">according to the campaign</a>.

Safaí&#8217;s campaign did not respond to The Standard&#8217;s request for updated fundraising numbers on Tuesday. The San Francisco Ethics Commission said campaign finance disclosures for active local campaigns are not due until Jan. 31.

Safaí's campaign did not respond to The Standard's request for updated fundraising numbers on Tuesday. The San Francisco Ethics Commission said campaign finance disclosures for active local campaigns are not due until Jan. 31.

Safaí&#8217;s campaign did not respond to The Standard&#8217;s request for updated fundraising numbers on Tuesday. The San Francisco Ethics Commission said campaign finance disclosures for active local campaigns are not due until Jan. 31.

As of July, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/31/san-francisco-mayor-breeds-reelection-campaign-sitting-on-298k-officials-say/">$298,382 sat in Breed’s war chest</a>. More than 60% of donations to the mayor came from San Franciscans, according to the campaign at that time, with 57% of donations comprising $250 or less. Notable donors included Yelp founder Jeremy Stoppelman, North Face founder Susie Tompkins Buell and John Pritzker, a philanthropist and head of the John Pritzker Family Fund.

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As of July, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/31/san-francisco-mayor-breeds-reelection-campaign-sitting-on-298k-officials-say/">$298,382 sat in Breed’s war chest</a>. More than 60% of donations to the mayor came from San Franciscans, according to the campaign at that time, with 57% of donations comprising $250 or less. Notable donors included Yelp founder Jeremy Stoppelman, North Face founder Susie Tompkins Buell and John Pritzker, a philanthropist and head of the John Pritzker Family Fund.

A representative for Mayor Breed’s campaign declined to share updated campaign contribution numbers but said they were not surprised that the Levi&#8217;s heir had raised significant sums. Lurie, 46, was raised in Pacific Heights and his mother, Mimi Haas, inherited much of the Levi’s fortune after marrying the late philanthropist Peter Haas—the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss.

A representative for Mayor Breed’s campaign declined to share updated campaign contribution numbers but said they were not surprised that the Levi's heir had raised significant sums. Lurie, 46, was raised in Pacific Heights and his mother, Mimi Haas, inherited much of the Levi’s fortune after marrying the late philanthropist Peter Haas—the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss.

A representative for Mayor Breed’s campaign declined to share updated campaign contribution numbers but said they were not surprised that the Levi&#8217;s heir had raised significant sums. Lurie, 46, was raised in Pacific Heights and his mother, Mimi Haas, inherited much of the Levi’s fortune after marrying the late philanthropist Peter Haas—the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss.

“It’s no shock the millionaire has shown he can raise money from his wealthy friends,” a spokesperson for Breed’s campaign told The Standard. “But since the day he entered the race, Lurie has failed to offer San Franciscans any plans or policies to address the challenges facing the City. &#8230; What would Lurie, who has no relevant experience, do any differently?”

“It’s no shock the millionaire has shown he can raise money from his wealthy friends,” a spokesperson for Breed’s campaign told The Standard. “But since the day he entered the race, Lurie has failed to offer San Franciscans any plans or policies to address the challenges facing the City. ... What would Lurie, who has no relevant experience, do any differently?”

“It’s no shock the millionaire has shown he can raise money from his wealthy friends,” a spokesperson for Breed’s campaign told The Standard. “But since the day he entered the race, Lurie has failed to offer San Franciscans any plans or policies to address the challenges facing the City. &#8230; What would Lurie, who has no relevant experience, do any differently?”

Mayor London Breed delivers a speech at the Exploratorium during Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation week for President Joe Biden’s party in San Francisco on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. After the speeches, Gwen Stefani performed for the world leaders and participants, ending with fireworks.

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Supporters of Lurie are expected to raise additional funds for the candidate by tapping into the circle of charity donors connected to Lurie’s nonprofit Tipping Point, which he helmed from 2005 to 2019, and has reportedly distributed as much as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/daniel-lurie-started-techs-favorite-charity-can-he-save-its-favorite-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$350 million</a>&nbsp;over the years. Lurie also&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/08/san-francisco-civic-joy-fund-aims-to-fix-doom-loop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">helped launch the $2 million Civic Joy Fund</a>&nbsp;in 2023. The pro-Lurie group, called “Believe in SF, Lurie for Mayor 2024,”&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/06/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-london-breed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">is likely to raise additional funds</a>&nbsp;for the candidate, with&nbsp;<a href="https://puck.news/the-count-of-san-francisco/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a November report by Puck</a>&nbsp;estimating that the group could raise as much as $7 to $10 million.

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Supporters of Lurie are expected to raise additional funds for the candidate by tapping into the circle of charity donors connected to Lurie’s nonprofit Tipping Point, which he helmed from 2005 to 2019, and has reportedly distributed as much as&nbsp;<a href="https://www.theinformation.com/articles/daniel-lurie-started-techs-favorite-charity-can-he-save-its-favorite-city" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">$350 million</a>&nbsp;over the years. Lurie also&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/05/08/san-francisco-civic-joy-fund-aims-to-fix-doom-loop/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">helped launch the $2 million Civic Joy Fund</a>&nbsp;in 2023. The pro-Lurie group, called “Believe in SF, Lurie for Mayor 2024,”&nbsp;<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/06/san-francisco-mayor-election-daniel-lurie-london-breed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">is likely to raise additional funds</a>&nbsp;for the candidate, with&nbsp;<a href="https://puck.news/the-count-of-san-francisco/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a November report by Puck</a>&nbsp;estimating that the group could raise as much as $7 to $10 million.

In <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an interview with The Standard</a> last fall, Lurie said he would focus on police staffing, assisting unhoused people find shelter beds, and transforming Downtown San Francisco into feeling more like a neighborhood.

In <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/26/qa-daniel-lurie-cites-crisis-of-leadership-in-run-for-san-francisco-mayor/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">an interview with The Standard</a> last fall, Lurie said he would focus on police staffing, assisting unhoused people find shelter beds, and transforming Downtown San Francisco into feeling more like a neighborhood.

Assemblymember Phil Ting, former Supervisor Mark Farrell—<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/29/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-race-london-breed-2024/">who briefly served as mayor in 2018</a>—and Supervisor Aaron Peskin <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/26/san-francisco-mayor-polls-london-breed-challengers-election-2024/">have also been floated</a>, among others, as potential challengers to Breed in 2024. Cafe owner Manny Yekutiel also <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/07/san-francisco-mayor-manny-yekutiel-london-breed/">considered a run</a> for mayor but told The Standard on Tuesday that he ultimately decided against it.

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Assemblymember Phil Ting, former Supervisor Mark Farrell—<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/29/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-race-london-breed-2024/">who briefly served as mayor in 2018</a>—and Supervisor Aaron Peskin <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/04/26/san-francisco-mayor-polls-london-breed-challengers-election-2024/">have also been floated</a>, among others, as potential challengers to Breed in 2024. Cafe owner Manny Yekutiel also <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/12/07/san-francisco-mayor-manny-yekutiel-london-breed/">considered a run</a> for mayor but told The Standard on Tuesday that he ultimately decided against it.

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Daniel Lurie’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/17/daniel-lurie-nonprofit-founder-heir-to-levi-fortune-to-challenge-mayor-breed-2024/">long-anticipated entry into the San Francisco mayor’s race</a> took another step forward Thursday as RSVPs were sent out for a special announcement at the end of this month.

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Daniel Lurie’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/17/daniel-lurie-nonprofit-founder-heir-to-levi-fortune-to-challenge-mayor-breed-2024/">long-anticipated entry into the San Francisco mayor’s race</a> took another step forward Thursday as RSVPs were sent out for a special announcement at the end of this month.

The founder of the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point, who is also an heir to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/14/the-furious-effort-behind-effortless-cool-unraveling-the-myth-of-levis/">Levi Strauss</a> fortune, has been holding private gatherings since the spring. Multiple sources told The Standard that these events were designed to rally support for a challenge to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/06/20/london-breed-mayor-san-francisco-drugs-homelessness-crime-economy-election/">Mayor London Breed</a> in the November 2024 election.

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The founder of the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point, who is also an heir to the <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/14/the-furious-effort-behind-effortless-cool-unraveling-the-myth-of-levis/">Levi Strauss</a> fortune, has been holding private gatherings since the spring. Multiple sources told The Standard that these events were designed to rally support for a challenge to <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/06/20/london-breed-mayor-san-francisco-drugs-homelessness-crime-economy-election/">Mayor London Breed</a> in the November 2024 election.

An email sent Thursday to close friends, family and supporters—telling them to save the date for a special announcement on Sept. 26—is the most explicit indication yet that Lurie will run for mayor.

An email sent Thursday to close friends, family and supporters—telling them to save the date for a special announcement on Sept. 26—is the most explicit indication yet that Lurie will run for mayor.

“As we move forward, I’m excited to share a new journey I’m embracing that aligns with our shared passion and commitment to San Francisco,” Lurie wrote. “While I can’t reveal all the details just yet, I would be grateful if you, your family and friends can join me at this special announcement.”

“As we move forward, I’m excited to share a new journey I’m embracing that aligns with our shared passion and commitment to San Francisco,” Lurie wrote. “While I can’t reveal all the details just yet, I would be grateful if you, your family and friends can join me at this special announcement.”

Lurie, 46, comes from a prominent San Francisco family that has ties to some of the city’s most powerful figures. His father, Rabbi Brian Lurie, was the executive director of the Jewish Community Federation, and his mother, Mimi Haas, inherited much of the Levi’s fortune after marrying the late philanthropist Peter Haas—the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss—following her divorce from Brian Lurie.&nbsp;

Lurie, 46, comes from a prominent San Francisco family that has ties to some of the city’s most powerful figures. His father, Rabbi Brian Lurie, was the executive director of the Jewish Community Federation, and his mother, Mimi Haas, inherited much of the Levi’s fortune after marrying the late philanthropist Peter Haas—the great-grandnephew of Levi Strauss—following her divorce from Brian Lurie.&nbsp;

Polling suggests Breed could be vulnerable to a challenge in next year’s election, as more than three-quarters of residents feel San Francisco is going down the wrong track. Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has already filed papers to run and reported <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/26/ahsha-safai-raises-149k-in-sf-mayor-race/">raising $149,000 in two months</a>.&nbsp;

Polling suggests Breed could be vulnerable to a challenge in next year’s election, as more than three-quarters of residents feel San Francisco is going down the wrong track. Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has already filed papers to run and reported <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/07/26/ahsha-safai-raises-149k-in-sf-mayor-race/">raising $149,000 in two months</a>.&nbsp;

Assuming he doesn’t get cold feet between now and the end of this month, Daniel Lurie’s campaign is expected to emphasize his nonprofit work as evidence that he can tackle some of the city’s most pressing problems, particularly when dealing with poverty and homelessness.

Assuming he doesn’t get cold feet between now and the end of this month, Daniel Lurie’s campaign is expected to emphasize his nonprofit work as evidence that he can tackle some of the city’s most pressing problems, particularly when dealing with poverty and homelessness.

During an event last week at the Clarendon Heights home of art dealer Jessica Silverman and writer Sarah Thornton, Lurie cited his work with Tipping Point and the Robin Hood Foundation in New York, along with his experience as chair of the Super Bowl L host committee, as examples of why he can “get shit done.”

During an event last week at the Clarendon Heights home of art dealer Jessica Silverman and writer Sarah Thornton, Lurie cited his work with Tipping Point and the Robin Hood Foundation in New York, along with his experience as chair of the Super Bowl L host committee, as examples of why he can “get shit done.”

He and his wife, <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/philmatier/article/Gavin-Newsom-goes-back-to-SF-days-for-14117959.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Becca Prowda, who serves as the director of protocol in the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom</a>, have two young children and live in Potrero Hill. Lurie graduated from University High School in San Francisco before attending Duke University as an undergrad and receiving a master’s degree in public policy from the University of California Berkeley.&nbsp;

He and his wife, <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/philmatier/article/Gavin-Newsom-goes-back-to-SF-days-for-14117959.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Becca Prowda, who serves as the director of protocol in the office of Gov. Gavin Newsom</a>, have two young children and live in Potrero Hill. Lurie graduated from University High School in San Francisco before attending Duke University as an undergrad and receiving a master’s degree in public policy from the University of California Berkeley.&nbsp;

His most notable work in San Francisco has been done through Tipping Point, the nonprofit he founded and <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Daniel-Lurie-steps-down-as-Tipping-Point-14838166.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stepped away from as CEO in 2019</a>. Tipping Point receives private donations and has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to combat homelessness and build housing.

His most notable work in San Francisco has been done through Tipping Point, the nonprofit he founded and <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/business/article/Daniel-Lurie-steps-down-as-Tipping-Point-14838166.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stepped away from as CEO in 2019</a>. Tipping Point receives private donations and has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to combat homelessness and build housing.

“I believe that a positive future for San Francisco is within reach,” Lurie wrote to supporters Thursday. “I’m enthusiastic about the mission ahead, and I hope you’ll consider being an early part of what we’re building.”

“I believe that a positive future for San Francisco is within reach,” Lurie wrote to supporters Thursday. “I’m enthusiastic about the mission ahead, and I hope you’ll consider being an early part of what we’re building.”

San Francisco mayor’s race: Daniel Lurie to launch campaign this month

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Storm clouds are gathering at San Francisco City Hall as 2024 brings with it two momentous elections.&nbsp;

Storm clouds are gathering at San Francisco City Hall as 2024 brings with it two momentous elections.&nbsp;

Mayor London Breed faces uncertainty as dissatisfaction with City Hall opens the door for challengers, including Supervisor Ahsha Safaí and philanthropist Daniel Lurie. But Safaí and Lurie lack Breed’s name recognition and have yet to make much traction in their bids to take over Room 200. Political insiders are grasping for alternatives, such as <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/03/san-francisco-supervisor-aaron-peskin-says-people-want-him-to-run-for-mayor/">Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin</a> or <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/29/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-race-london-breed-2024/">former Mayor Mark Farrell</a>.&nbsp;

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Mayor London Breed faces uncertainty as dissatisfaction with City Hall opens the door for challengers, including Supervisor Ahsha Safaí and philanthropist Daniel Lurie. But Safaí and Lurie lack Breed’s name recognition and have yet to make much traction in their bids to take over Room 200. Political insiders are grasping for alternatives, such as <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/10/03/san-francisco-supervisor-aaron-peskin-says-people-want-him-to-run-for-mayor/">Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin</a> or <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/11/29/mark-farrell-san-francisco-mayor-race-london-breed-2024/">former Mayor Mark Farrell</a>.&nbsp;

But while star political players will weather the biggest political storms, they’re far from the only ones angling for the Mayor’s Office this November.&nbsp;

But while star political players will weather the biggest political storms, they’re far from the only ones angling for the Mayor’s Office this November.&nbsp;

Over 30 people have “pulled papers,” or declared their intent to run, for mayor this year. Declaring intent to run doesn’t guarantee you’ll be on the final ballot. In 2019, for example, 33 people pulled papers but only two candidates stuck it out to the final ballot: Breed and <a href="https://goldengatexpress.org/90182/city/former-sf-state-instructor-runs-for-mayor-with-pro-trump-agenda/">archconservative Ellen Lee Zhou</a>. Candidates have until May 15 to submit either a $7,020 filing fee or 14,040 signatures from local voters to get on the ballot.&nbsp;

Over 30 people have “pulled papers,” or declared their intent to run, for mayor this year. Declaring intent to run doesn’t guarantee you’ll be on the final ballot. In 2019, for example, 33 people pulled papers but only two candidates stuck it out to the final ballot: Breed and <a href="https://goldengatexpress.org/90182/city/former-sf-state-instructor-runs-for-mayor-with-pro-trump-agenda/">archconservative Ellen Lee Zhou</a>. Candidates have until May 15 to submit either a $7,020 filing fee or 14,040 signatures from local voters to get on the ballot.&nbsp;

The overwhelming majority of people who have pulled papers for the mayor’s race can best be described as outliers. They range from people like <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronikafimbres/">Veronika Fimbres</a>, a clinical assistant manager at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and trans rights activist, to Shahram Shariati, a transportation engineer at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency inspired to “bring common sense back to the city” from his experiences dealing with its bureaucracy.&nbsp;

The overwhelming majority of people who have pulled papers for the mayor’s race can best be described as outliers. They range from people like <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronikafimbres/">Veronika Fimbres</a>, a clinical assistant manager at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and trans rights activist, to Shahram Shariati, a transportation engineer at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency inspired to “bring common sense back to the city” from his experiences dealing with its bureaucracy.&nbsp;

San Francisco Mayor London Breed listens to a journalist during an interview inter office at City Hall in San Francisco on June 1, 2023,

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/inlined01_20240109guesswhoscomingtomayorsrace.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman in a red outfit sits solemnly in an ornate wood-paneled room with flags and a fireplace." class="wp-image-239385"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco Mayor London Breed listens to a question during an interview at City Hall in San Francisco in June 2023.</figcaption></figure>

On <a href="https://www.sfmayor2025.com/who-we-are">his website</a>, Shariati relates his ordeal of dealing with vandalism and other issues at his Mission Street apartment complex. He was eventually able to get local laws changed to help with his graffiti problem, but he told The Standard that “what should have been a no-brainer took so many years.” He’s in the race for the long haul, telling The Standard he already has his $7,020 filing fee saved up.&nbsp;

On <a href="https://www.sfmayor2025.com/who-we-are">his website</a>, Shariati relates his ordeal of dealing with vandalism and other issues at his Mission Street apartment complex. He was eventually able to get local laws changed to help with his graffiti problem, but he told The Standard that “what should have been a no-brainer took so many years.” He’s in the race for the long haul, telling The Standard he already has his $7,020 filing fee saved up.&nbsp;

If no one is able to unseat Breed in November, the lower end of the mayoral ballot could be seen as another kind of contest—for the title of Lord of the Gadflies. They may have no chance of winning, but they all have something to say. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting contenders.

If no one is able to unseat Breed in November, the lower end of the mayoral ballot could be seen as another kind of contest—for the title of Lord of the Gadflies. They may have no chance of winning, but they all have something to say. Here’s a closer look at some of the more interesting contenders.

San Francisco mayoral candidates Ellen Lee Zhou speaks to journalists in San Francisco on Sept. 10, 2019.

<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://content.sfstandard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/inlined02_20240109guesswhoscomingtomayorsrace.jpg?w=2500" alt="A woman with short black hair, wearing a red blouse and dark blazer, gestures while speaking to someone off-camera." class="wp-image-239387"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">San Francisco mayoral candidate Ellen Lee Zhou speaks to journalists in San Francisco in 2019.</figcaption></figure>

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Zhou’s 2019 campaign became notorious for a series of billboards that were eventually found to have <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/28/spending-on-political-billboard-ads-violated-sf-election-laws-watchdog-says/">violated campaign finance laws</a>; they were also called <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/10/21/san-francisco-controversial-billboard-ellen-zhou-london-breed-pkg-vpx.kpix">hurtful and racist</a> by detractors, including Breed.&nbsp;

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Zhou’s 2019 campaign became notorious for a series of billboards that were eventually found to have <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/12/28/spending-on-political-billboard-ads-violated-sf-election-laws-watchdog-says/">violated campaign finance laws</a>; they were also called <a href="https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/10/21/san-francisco-controversial-billboard-ellen-zhou-london-breed-pkg-vpx.kpix">hurtful and racist</a> by detractors, including Breed.&nbsp;

Zhou, a trained social worker, also brandished a pistol and a rifle at a press conference encouraging Asian Americans <a href="https://www.sfexaminer.com/sf-chinese-group-promotes-gun-ownership-after-community-crime-scare/article_57426987-2426-54eb-8fd3-ba968290f703.html">to arm themselves</a> in response to reports of rising crime. She also used her spotlight to burnish her MAGA credentials, as a protagonist in multiple stories <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/focus/ellen-lee-zhou">in the Epoch Times</a> and, in a Trumpist hat trick, by participating in the <a href="https://sfist.com/2021/01/07/sf-mayoral-candidate-ellen-lee-zhou-was-at-the-trump-rally-slash-insurrection/">Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot</a>. When Election Day came, Zhou garnered a distant second place with about 14% of the vote.&nbsp;

Zhou, a trained social worker, also brandished a pistol and a rifle at a press conference encouraging Asian Americans <a href="https://www.sfexaminer.com/sf-chinese-group-promotes-gun-ownership-after-community-crime-scare/article_57426987-2426-54eb-8fd3-ba968290f703.html">to arm themselves</a> in response to reports of rising crime. She also used her spotlight to burnish her MAGA credentials, as a protagonist in multiple stories <a href="https://www.theepochtimes.com/focus/ellen-lee-zhou">in the Epoch Times</a> and, in a Trumpist hat trick, by participating in the <a href="https://sfist.com/2021/01/07/sf-mayoral-candidate-ellen-lee-zhou-was-at-the-trump-rally-slash-insurrection/">Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot</a>. When Election Day came, Zhou garnered a distant second place with about 14% of the vote.&nbsp;

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