Han Li

Joe Fitzgerald Rodriguez

As election season heats up and candidates eagerly seek exposure, Mayor London Breed has been and will continue to be notably absent from political debates around San Francisco.

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As election season heats up and candidates eagerly seek exposure, Mayor London Breed has been and will continue to be notably absent from political debates around San Francisco.

Breed confirmed that she will not be attending Wednesday night’s mayoral debate hosted by KPIX, the San Francisco Examiner, and KCBS. This follows <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/sf-mayoral-candidates-take-citys-hot-button-issues-debate-thursday">her absence from last week’s District 8 neighborhood groups debate</a>. Breed has also declined invitations to face off with her challengers at multiple other events.

Breed confirmed that she will not be attending Wednesday night’s mayoral debate hosted by KPIX, the San Francisco Examiner, and KCBS. This follows <a href="https://www.ktvu.com/news/sf-mayoral-candidates-take-citys-hot-button-issues-debate-thursday">her absence from last week’s District 8 neighborhood groups debate</a>. Breed has also declined invitations to face off with her challengers at multiple other events.

Breed spokesperson Joe Arellano said in a statement that the mayor has already participated in four debates and would rather spend her time speaking directly with voters as she seeks reelection in November.

Breed spokesperson Joe Arellano said in a statement that the mayor has already participated in four debates and would rather spend her time speaking directly with voters as she seeks reelection in November.

“She wants to escape the bubble of city insiders and go straight to the people, meeting them as they live their daily lives,” Arellano said. “That’s why she has multiple house parties with voters every night of the week.”

“She wants to escape the bubble of city insiders and go straight to the people, meeting them as they live their daily lives,” Arellano said. “That’s why she has multiple house parties with voters every night of the week.”

Mayor London Breed participates in the debate hosted by Manny Yekutiel and Heather Knight at Sydney Goldstein Theater in Hayes Valley in San Francisco, Calif. on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.

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San Francisco State University politics professor Jason McDaniel said Breed may be making a strategic bet, as she is mostly leading in recent polls. Her presence could give her opponents the opportunity to make attention-grabbing viral moments.

San Francisco State University politics professor Jason McDaniel said Breed may be making a strategic bet, as she is mostly leading in recent polls. Her presence could give her opponents the opportunity to make attention-grabbing viral moments.

“These events can break through in ways other kinds of campaign events don&#8217;t,” McDaniel said.

“These events can break through in ways other kinds of campaign events don't,” McDaniel said.

“These events can break through in ways other kinds of campaign events don&#8217;t,” McDaniel said.

Breed has little to gain politically by engaging in the debates.&nbsp;Still, that may deprive voters of a chance to learn more about her.

Breed has little to gain politically by engaging in the debates.&nbsp;Still, that may deprive voters of a chance to learn more about her.

National politics are deeply polarized, so Tuesday’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may have been watched by many voters with their minds already made up, McDaniel said.&nbsp;

National politics are deeply polarized, so Tuesday’s presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump may have been watched by many voters with their minds already made up, McDaniel said.&nbsp;

While local debates are sometimes attended by voters who are already engaged, they may be more open-minded to shifting positions since the candidates are from the same party, he said.&nbsp;

While local debates are sometimes attended by voters who are already engaged, they may be more open-minded to shifting positions since the candidates are from the same party, he said.&nbsp;

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">I&#39;m moderating a debate tonight on the SF Mayor&#39;s race. Unfortunately, Mayor <a href="https://twitter.com/LondonBreed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@LondonBreed</a> has backed out of our <a href="https://twitter.com/KCBSRadio?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KCBSRadio</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/KPIXtv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPIXtv</a>/<a href="https://twitter.com/sfexaminer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sfexaminer</a> debate at the 11th hour. We will go forward with the 4 challengers: <a href="https://twitter.com/DanielLurie?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DanielLurie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/MarkFarrellSF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MarkFarrellSF</a>, @AaronPeskin &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/Ahsha_Safai?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Ahsha_Safai</a>. 6pm on PIX&mdash; Doug Sovern (@SovernNation) <a href="https://twitter.com/SovernNation/status/1833906583207804961?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 11, 2024</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Whatever the potential cost, Breed’s opponents are using her repeated absences as an opportunity to criticize her.

Whatever the potential cost, Breed’s opponents are using her repeated absences as an opportunity to criticize her.

Levi Strauss heir and nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie said in a press release Wednesday morning that Breed &#8220;can&#8217;t defend her record, and it appears she&#8217;s given up trying.&#8221;

Levi Strauss heir and nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie said in a press release Wednesday morning that Breed "can't defend her record, and it appears she's given up trying."

Levi Strauss heir and nonprofit founder Daniel Lurie said in a press release Wednesday morning that Breed &#8220;can&#8217;t defend her record, and it appears she&#8217;s given up trying.&#8221;

Former Supervisor Mark Farrell, another mayoral hopeful, <a href="https://x.com/MarkFarrellSF/status/1833895533477511295">posted on X</a>: &#8220;Mayor Breed is ducking debates because she doesn&#8217;t want to defend her failed leadership &amp; is just offering more of the same for SF&#8217;s future.&#8221;

Former Supervisor Mark Farrell, another mayoral hopeful, <a href="https://x.com/MarkFarrellSF/status/1833895533477511295">posted on X</a>: "Mayor Breed is ducking debates because she doesn't want to defend her failed leadership &amp; is just offering more of the same for SF's future."

Former Supervisor Mark Farrell, another mayoral hopeful, <a href="https://x.com/MarkFarrellSF/status/1833895533477511295">posted on X</a>: &#8220;Mayor Breed is ducking debates because she doesn&#8217;t want to defend her failed leadership &amp; is just offering more of the same for SF&#8217;s future.&#8221;

Supervisor Ahsha Safai <a href="https://x.com/Ahsha_Safai/status/1833913592774885741">compared Breed&#8217;s absences to Trump’s</a> reluctance to debate Harris again. Supervisor Aaron Peskin declined to comment.

Supervisor Ahsha Safai <a href="https://x.com/Ahsha_Safai/status/1833913592774885741">compared Breed's absences to Trump’s</a> reluctance to debate Harris again. Supervisor Aaron Peskin declined to comment.

Supervisor Ahsha Safai <a href="https://x.com/Ahsha_Safai/status/1833913592774885741">compared Breed&#8217;s absences to Trump’s</a> reluctance to debate Harris again. Supervisor Aaron Peskin declined to comment.

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Breed’s campaign fought back by pointing out that her top two challengers, Lurie and Farrell, don’t have jobs, saying that they are “desperate for more debates so they can stand on the stage repeating the same toothless talking points over and over again.”

Breed’s campaign fought back by pointing out that her top two challengers, Lurie and Farrell, don’t have jobs, saying that they are “desperate for more debates so they can stand on the stage repeating the same toothless talking points over and over again.”

Her campaign noted that the mayor participated in several debates earlier in the campaign season, including one hosted by KRON4. Breed is also expected to attend a <a href="https://www.kqed.org/pressroom/12388/candidates-set-for-san-francisco-mayoral-debate">Sept. 19 debate</a> organized by the San Francisco Chronicle and KQED.

Her campaign noted that the mayor participated in several debates earlier in the campaign season, including one hosted by KRON4. Breed is also expected to attend a <a href="https://www.kqed.org/pressroom/12388/candidates-set-for-san-francisco-mayoral-debate">Sept. 19 debate</a> organized by the San Francisco Chronicle and KQED.

But she won’t be at a Sept. 25 debate hosted by The Standard and KGO-TV/ABC7.

But she won’t be at a Sept. 25 debate hosted by The Standard and KGO-TV/ABC7.

<a href="https://workingfamilies.org/2022/01/welcome-cawfp-state-director-jane-kim/">California Working Families Party</a> State Director Jane Kim, who ran against Breed in 2018, fondly recalled hearing from voters about her own debate performance, even though she ultimately lost the election.

<a href="https://workingfamilies.org/2022/01/welcome-cawfp-state-director-jane-kim/">California Working Families Party</a> State Director Jane Kim, who ran against Breed in 2018, fondly recalled hearing from voters about her own debate performance, even though she ultimately lost the election.

Kim said people would tell her, “I thought this way about you before, but I&#8217;m really impressed by what I heard from you and your expertise on the city. And I&#8217;ll be voting for you now.”

Kim said people would tell her, “I thought this way about you before, but I'm really impressed by what I heard from you and your expertise on the city. And I'll be voting for you now.”

Kim said people would tell her, “I thought this way about you before, but I&#8217;m really impressed by what I heard from you and your expertise on the city. And I&#8217;ll be voting for you now.”

Given Breed&#8217;s advantage in the polls, she may no longer need to impress the debate crowds.

Given Breed's advantage in the polls, she may no longer need to impress the debate crowds.

Given Breed&#8217;s advantage in the polls, she may no longer need to impress the debate crowds.

Mayor London Breed is skipping a debate, again, inviting criticism

Scott Alan Lucas

SCENE: EARLY MORNING IN SHENZHEN, CHINA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024. A HUSHED SIXTH-GRADE CLASSROOM. LONDON BREED ENTERS STAGE RIGHT.

SCENE: EARLY MORNING IN SHENZHEN, CHINA. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17, 2024. A HUSHED SIXTH-GRADE CLASSROOM. LONDON BREED ENTERS STAGE RIGHT.

TEACHER: Good morning, children. Today, our guest is the mayor of San Francisco, London Breed. She is here in China this week to talk to our leaders about important things, like economic development and cultural exchange. The mayor will now take your questions.

TEACHER: Good morning, children. Today, our guest is the mayor of San Francisco, London Breed. She is here in China this week to talk to our leaders about important things, like economic development and cultural exchange. The mayor will now take your questions.

CHILD 1: You’re here because you want our pandas, aren’t you?

CHILD 1: You’re here because you want our pandas, aren’t you?

BREED: Well, not just that. Also, I hope to connect our two cities economically and spur more tourism to San Francisco. But yes, I am hoping to bring back two pandas who can live for a while with us at our magnificent zoo.&nbsp;

BREED: Well, not just that. Also, I hope to connect our two cities economically and spur more tourism to San Francisco. But yes, I am hoping to bring back two pandas who can live for a while with us at our magnificent zoo.&nbsp;

CHILD 1:&nbsp;Doesn’t California have its own bears?

CHILD 1:&nbsp;Doesn’t California have its own bears?

&nbsp;BREED: Yes, but we have very few now.

&nbsp;BREED: Yes, but we have very few now.

&nbsp;CHILD 1: What happened to them?&nbsp;

&nbsp;CHILD 1: What happened to them?&nbsp;

BREED: Ummmm &#8230; we killed them. But we won&#8217;t do that to yours! [Awkward silence.] Did you know we have a wonderful zoo in San Francisco where the pandas will live?&nbsp;

BREED: Ummmm ... we killed them. But we won't do that to yours! [Awkward silence.] Did you know we have a wonderful zoo in San Francisco where the pandas will live?&nbsp;

BREED: Ummmm &#8230; we killed them. But we won&#8217;t do that to yours! [Awkward silence.] Did you know we have a wonderful zoo in San Francisco where the pandas will live?&nbsp;

CHILD 2: Wonderful? We heard about it maybe being in … what word did the headline use?

CHILD 2: Wonderful? We heard about it maybe being in … what word did the headline use?

CHILD 3: <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/san-francisco-zoo-safety-18986471.php">Turmoil</a>.

CHILD 3: <a href="https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/san-francisco-zoo-safety-18986471.php">Turmoil</a>.

CHILD 2: Yes, turmoil. So why should we trust you with our pandas?&nbsp;

CHILD 2: Yes, turmoil. So why should we trust you with our pandas?&nbsp;

BREED: I’d like to answer that question with a question of my own. And that question is—who has a different question?

BREED: I’d like to answer that question with a question of my own. And that question is—who has a different question?

CHILD 3: <a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3227433/rise-shenzhen-chinas-silicon-valley-seaside-town-fast-moving-city-secret-pockets-tranquillity">Shenzhen is famous</a> for how quickly we became a city. But we heard it takes a long time for you to build new buildings. We build ours in, like, a week. How long does it take you? Two weeks? Three weeks?

CHILD 3: <a href="https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3227433/rise-shenzhen-chinas-silicon-valley-seaside-town-fast-moving-city-secret-pockets-tranquillity">Shenzhen is famous</a> for how quickly we became a city. But we heard it takes a long time for you to build new buildings. We build ours in, like, a week. How long does it take you? Two weeks? Three weeks?

BREED: Well, we are trying to get better at that. Sometimes it takes many years to build things in San Francisco, but it’s worth it in the end.

BREED: Well, we are trying to get better at that. Sometimes it takes many years to build things in San Francisco, but it’s worth it in the end.

CHILD 3: My mom told me that some people in your city don’t want to teach algebra to eighth graders. Is it because algebra is too easy?

CHILD 3: My mom told me that some people in your city don’t want to teach algebra to eighth graders. Is it because algebra is too easy?

BREED: Well, that’s not quite correct, and in fact, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-prop-g-eighth-grade-algebra-results/">our voters recently</a> …

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BREED: Well, that’s not quite correct, and in fact, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-prop-g-eighth-grade-algebra-results/">our voters recently</a> …

CHILD 3: We learn algebra in elementary school. By the eighth grade, American children are learning string theory, yes?

CHILD 3: We learn algebra in elementary school. By the eighth grade, American children are learning string theory, yes?

BREED: No, they’re not. Who has another question?

BREED: No, they’re not. Who has another question?

CHILD 4: Given American economic interests in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry—&nbsp;

CHILD 4: Given American economic interests in Taiwan’s semiconductor industry—&nbsp;

GOVERNMENT MINDER: Woah, woah, woah—

CHILD 4: Sorry. Given American economic interests in [winks] pandas and the rise of, um, panda tensions, would you go to war to protect Taiwan if the People’s Liberation Army invaded?

CHILD 4: Sorry. Given American economic interests in [winks] pandas and the rise of, um, panda tensions, would you go to war to protect Taiwan if the People’s Liberation Army invaded?

BREED: No. Yes. I don’t know. [Looks to government minder.] How do I answer this one?&nbsp;

BREED: No. Yes. I don’t know. [Looks to government minder.] How do I answer this one?&nbsp;

CHILD 5: Is it true San Francisco’s streets are covered in poop? Why do you not have toilets to poop in?

CHILD 5: Is it true San Francisco’s streets are covered in poop? Why do you not have toilets to poop in?

BREED: We do have toilets, but sometimes people can’t get to them in time.

BREED: We do have toilets, but sometimes people can’t get to them in time.

CHILD 5: My grandfather told me people had to live outside once in China, back when we were a poor country. Why do people live outside in America? Are you a poor country now?

CHILD 5: My grandfather told me people had to live outside once in China, back when we were a poor country. Why do people live outside in America? Are you a poor country now?

BREED: Yes. No.&nbsp; I don’t know. [Looks to government minder.]&nbsp;

BREED: Yes. No.&nbsp; I don’t know. [Looks to government minder.]&nbsp;

BREED: We are building a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/16/noe-valley-expensive-toilet-san-francisco/">lot more toilets</a>, though!

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BREED: We are building a <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/16/noe-valley-expensive-toilet-san-francisco/">lot more toilets</a>, though!

CHILD 5: How many homes are you building now in San Francisco? We have so many in Shenzhen.

CHILD 5: How many homes are you building now in San Francisco? We have so many in Shenzhen.

BREED: I know–<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/16/san-francisco-london-breed-china-shenzhen-yimby/">I am impressed!</a> In San Francisco, right now, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/08/san-francisco-new-housing-permits-pace/">we are building 7</a>.&nbsp;

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BREED: I know–<a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/16/san-francisco-london-breed-china-shenzhen-yimby/">I am impressed!</a> In San Francisco, right now, <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/04/08/san-francisco-new-housing-permits-pace/">we are building 7</a>.&nbsp;

BREED:&nbsp;It’s important to keep in mind that, in a democracy, we have to balance a lot of competing priorities—like affordability, tenants’ rights, certain people’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/04/sick-of-his-shenanigans-housing-spat-carves-battle-lines-in-san-francisco-mayoral-race/">shenanigans</a> around historical preservation …

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BREED:&nbsp;It’s important to keep in mind that, in a democracy, we have to balance a lot of competing priorities—like affordability, tenants’ rights, certain people’s <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/04/sick-of-his-shenanigans-housing-spat-carves-battle-lines-in-san-francisco-mayoral-race/">shenanigans</a> around historical preservation …

CHILD 5: What is this historical preservation? Are you saying San Francisco doesn’t want to grow and change?

CHILD 5: What is this historical preservation? Are you saying San Francisco doesn’t want to grow and change?

BREED: Some of us do. It’s complicated. But you know about all our wonderful tech companies, right? Apple! Tesla! Oracle! Maybe you’ll grow up to come work for one of them.

BREED: Some of us do. It’s complicated. But you know about all our wonderful tech companies, right? Apple! Tesla! Oracle! Maybe you’ll grow up to come work for one of them.

CHILD 6: Yes, yes! My dad works at TikTok—he has all of your data.

CHILD 6: Yes, yes! My dad works at TikTok—he has all of your data.

CHILD 6: Yup, all of it. And your press secretary’s, and your chief of staff’s …

CHILD 6: Yup, all of it. And your press secretary’s, and your chief of staff’s …

TEACHER: Okay last question, class.

CHILD 6: Tell you what. We’ll give you our pandas but only if they are safe. Can you promise us they won’t get stolen? We hear everything nice in San Francisco <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/18/san-francisco-bay-area-crime-car-break-ins-burglaries-bipping-bip-city-bipped-bippin/">gets bipped</a>?&nbsp;

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CHILD 6: Tell you what. We’ll give you our pandas but only if they are safe. Can you promise us they won’t get stolen? We hear everything nice in San Francisco <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/09/18/san-francisco-bay-area-crime-car-break-ins-burglaries-bipping-bip-city-bipped-bippin/">gets bipped</a>?&nbsp;

BREED: No promises, children. But I’ll do my best!

BREED: No promises, children. But I’ll do my best!

Scott Alan Lucas is a former editor at San Francisco magazine whose book, “Last Night in San Francisco,” about the death of technology executive Bob Lee, will be published next year by Steerforth Press.

Scott Alan Lucas is a former editor at San Francisco magazine whose book, “Last Night in San Francisco,” about the death of technology executive Bob Lee, will be published next year by Steerforth Press.

London Breed gets schooled in China: A one-act play

Opinion: London Breed gets schooled in China: A one-act play

Josh Koehn

Mayor Daniel Lurie is taking steps to remove a police commissioner who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/09/23/whats-really-behind-the-mayors-spat-with-her-appointee-influence-over-sfpds-future-leadership/">proved to be a thorn in the side of the previous mayor</a> and has consistently called attention to issues of police misconduct and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/21/san-francisco-police-commission-final-vote-to-limit-pretext-stops/">racial profiling</a>.

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Mayor Daniel Lurie is taking steps to remove a police commissioner who <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2022/09/23/whats-really-behind-the-mayors-spat-with-her-appointee-influence-over-sfpds-future-leadership/">proved to be a thorn in the side of the previous mayor</a> and has consistently called attention to issues of police misconduct and <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/02/21/san-francisco-police-commission-final-vote-to-limit-pretext-stops/">racial profiling</a>.

Max Carter-Oberstone, an attorney who was appointed to the Police Commission in late 2021, received an email Tuesday from Staci Slaughter, the mayor’s chief of staff, informing him that he would no longer be needed.&nbsp;

Max Carter-Oberstone, an attorney who was appointed to the Police Commission in late 2021, received an email Tuesday from Staci Slaughter, the mayor’s chief of staff, informing him that he would no longer be needed.&nbsp;

In an email informing the city clerk, Lurie wrote: “I appreciate Commissioner Carter-Oberstone’s service to the city. I look forward to nominating a new commissioner in the near future who will work collaboratively to make our city safer.”

In an email informing the city clerk, Lurie wrote: “I appreciate Commissioner Carter-Oberstone’s service to the city. I look forward to nominating a new commissioner in the near future who will work collaboratively to make our city safer.”

Reached by phone Tuesday afternoon, Carter-Oberstone said he was surprised to receive the email informing him of his potential ouster. He said he met with Slaughter last week and mentioned that he had been hearing rumors he could be asked to resign, but Slaughter replied that no decision had been made. Carter-Oberstone then told her he would not resign if asked to do so.

Reached by phone Tuesday afternoon, Carter-Oberstone said he was surprised to receive the email informing him of his potential ouster. He said he met with Slaughter last week and mentioned that he had been hearing rumors he could be asked to resign, but Slaughter replied that no decision had been made. Carter-Oberstone then told her he would not resign if asked to do so.

“I don’t know any more details than you do right now,” he told The Standard. “What I can just say is that I’m very proud of my record with the Police Commission. I think I’ve always acted with integrity and done what’s in the best interest of the public without regard to politics.”

“I don’t know any more details than you do right now,” he told The Standard. “What I can just say is that I’m very proud of my record with the Police Commission. I think I’ve always acted with integrity and done what’s in the best interest of the public without regard to politics.”

Quickly into his term, Carter-Oberstone enraged former Mayor London Breed by refusing to go along with her preferred policies, as well as outing her practice of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/07/supervisors-fix-breeds-resignation-gate-get-earful-on-delayed-reparations-hearing/">forcing appointees to sign undated resignation letters</a>. The practice ended after first being reported by The Standard.

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Quickly into his term, Carter-Oberstone enraged former Mayor London Breed by refusing to go along with her preferred policies, as well as outing her practice of <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2023/02/07/supervisors-fix-breeds-resignation-gate-get-earful-on-delayed-reparations-hearing/">forcing appointees to sign undated resignation letters</a>. The practice ended after first being reported by The Standard.

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Lurie&#8217;s bold political play will need to be approved by a majority of the Board of Supervisors after going to the rules committee. However, President Rafael Mandelman has the ability to sidestep the committee and take it directly to the full board.

Lurie's bold political play will need to be approved by a majority of the Board of Supervisors after going to the rules committee. However, President Rafael Mandelman has the ability to sidestep the committee and take it directly to the full board.

Lurie&#8217;s bold political play will need to be approved by a majority of the Board of Supervisors after going to the rules committee. However, President Rafael Mandelman has the ability to sidestep the committee and take it directly to the full board.

Sources close to the situation said the mayor’s office is confident it has the votes, and Mandelman confirmed to The Standard that he supports the decision to remove Carter-Oberstone.&nbsp;

Sources close to the situation said the mayor’s office is confident it has the votes, and Mandelman confirmed to The Standard that he supports the decision to remove Carter-Oberstone.&nbsp;

“I plan on making the case to the board and the public on why I deserve to finish my term,” Carter-Oberstone said.&nbsp;

“I plan on making the case to the board and the public on why I deserve to finish my term,” Carter-Oberstone said.&nbsp;

Lurie’s reasons for removing Carter-Oberstone could be two-fold. In one respect, the commissioner has routinely sparred with the mayor’s office and more moderate-leaning colleagues. Carter-Oberstone also could be seen as an impediment to Lurie taking control of the commission and enacting changes across the San Francisco Police Department.

Lurie’s reasons for removing Carter-Oberstone could be two-fold. In one respect, the commissioner has routinely sparred with the mayor’s office and more moderate-leaning colleagues. Carter-Oberstone also could be seen as an impediment to Lurie taking control of the commission and enacting changes across the San Francisco Police Department.

Sources have told The Standard that Lurie has considered firing SFPD Chief Bill Scott. City rules allow the mayor to make that decision unilaterally, but only the Police Commission has the authority to put forward three candidates as permanent replacements, which would give Lurie the final call on who to hire.

Sources have told The Standard that Lurie has considered firing SFPD Chief Bill Scott. City rules allow the mayor to make that decision unilaterally, but only the Police Commission has the authority to put forward three candidates as permanent replacements, which would give Lurie the final call on who to hire.

Carter-Oberstone’s ouster would potentially pave the way for Lurie to have greater control to dictate who the police commission would submit as Scott’s permanent successor. A police spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

Carter-Oberstone’s ouster would potentially pave the way for Lurie to have greater control to dictate who the police commission would submit as Scott’s permanent successor. A police spokesperson was not immediately available for comment.

Mandelman told The Standard he supports Carter-Oberstone’s removal but would like to see Scott remain on as chief.

Mandelman told The Standard he supports Carter-Oberstone’s removal but would like to see Scott remain on as chief.

“Being the chief of police in the city and county of San Francisco means you&#8217;re going to be blamed by half the people for doing too much and by half the people for not doing enough,” Mandelman said. “[Scott] is an extraordinary public servant.”

“Being the chief of police in the city and county of San Francisco means you're going to be blamed by half the people for doing too much and by half the people for not doing enough,” Mandelman said. “[Scott] is an extraordinary public servant.”

“Being the chief of police in the city and county of San Francisco means you&#8217;re going to be blamed by half the people for doing too much and by half the people for not doing enough,” Mandelman said. “[Scott] is an extraordinary public servant.”

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Mayor London Breed scored her most significant win of the campaign season Wednesday night, earning the official nod of the local Democratic Party, an endorsement that offers the sitting city leader major momentum in the November race.

Mayor London Breed scored her most significant win of the campaign season Wednesday night, earning the official nod of the local Democratic Party, an endorsement that offers the sitting city leader major momentum in the November race.

Members of the city’s Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) crowned Breed with the endorsement in a late-night Wednesday meeting. The committee did not reach the required vote threshold to choose a candidate for second place, meaning Breed received the sole endorsement from the party.

Members of the city’s Democratic County Central Committee (DCCC) crowned Breed with the endorsement in a late-night Wednesday meeting. The committee did not reach the required vote threshold to choose a candidate for second place, meaning Breed received the sole endorsement from the party.

The local party’s support offers a critical advantage to the sitting mayor. She will be part of a massive messaging campaign by the party that will reach hundreds of thousands of the city’s registered Democrats.

The local party’s support offers a critical advantage to the sitting mayor. She will be part of a massive messaging campaign by the party that will reach hundreds of thousands of the city’s registered Democrats.

The party’s approval for Breed comes during a national election against former President Donald Trump that will likely galvanize a large swath of the Democratic base.

The party’s approval for Breed comes during a national election against former President Donald Trump that will likely galvanize a large swath of the Democratic base.

Breed said in a statement Wednesday night she was “honored” to receive the endorsement.

Breed said in a statement Wednesday night she was “honored” to receive the endorsement.

“As someone who has registered voters, traveled to battleground states, and done the hard work to build our party up locally over the years, I know the value of this endorsement and what it means,” she wrote. “With our democratic values under attack all over the country and with so much at stake in this election, I’m proud to stand with and be supported by our local Democratic Party.”

“As someone who has registered voters, traveled to battleground states, and done the hard work to build our party up locally over the years, I know the value of this endorsement and what it means,” she wrote. “With our democratic values under attack all over the country and with so much at stake in this election, I’m proud to stand with and be supported by our local Democratic Party.”

The endorsement is a snub to the other mayoral candidates, especially moderates Mark Farrell and Daniel Lurie. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-2024-democratic-county-central-committee-dccc/">DCCC primary contest</a> in March saw moderates take control of the committee, and progressive candidates Aaron Peskin and Ahsha Safaí were not considered contenders for the party’s endorsement on Wednesday.

The endorsement is a snub to the other mayoral candidates, especially moderates Mark Farrell and Daniel Lurie. The <a href="https://sfstandard.com/2024/03/05/san-francisco-election-2024-democratic-county-central-committee-dccc/">DCCC primary contest</a> in March saw moderates take control of the committee, and progressive candidates Aaron Peskin and Ahsha Safaí were not considered contenders for the party’s endorsement on Wednesday.

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