San Francisco’s first Black female mayor, London Breed, conceded the mayoral race to Levi Strauss heir Daniel Lurie, signaling her commitment to a smooth transition of power.
Although the Associated Press has not officially declared a winner due to uncounted ballots and ranked-choice calculations, Breed acknowledged the voters’ decision, thanking them and congratulating Lurie.
Raised in public housing by her grandmother, Breed faced challenges in addressing issues that frustrated San Francisco residents, including homelessness, open-air drug use, and retail theft, which had surged during her six-year tenure.
Despite recent improvements in the city’s cleanliness and reduction in visible homelessness, her administration was criticized for addressing these problems too late.
Lurie, a philanthropist and anti-poverty advocate, gained voter support by promising accountability and a renewed focus on public service.
The 47-year-old city native and founder of Tipping Point Community, which has directed over $400 million toward housing and education programs, emphasized his independence from special interests, partly due to his own financial resources.
Lurie invested nearly $9 million of personal funds into his campaign, framing his wealth as a means to maintain integrity.
He credited his family’s legacy, with ties to Levi Strauss and local philanthropy, for shaping his dedication to San Francisco’s future.
In his victory statement, Lurie vowed to fight for a safer, more affordable city, hoping to unify residents under a shared vision for change and renewal.
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