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local-government1 day ago

SF Great Highway ballot bid collapses after deadline misses

San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong failed to gather the four required signatures to place a ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to cars on weekdays before the deadline; only Wong, Connie Chan, and Chyanne Chen signed, with other supervisors and insiders criticizing the late, opaque process. The measure would have allowed cars on weekdays and possibly weekends under undefined “exceptional circumstances,” while the park remained pedestrian- and bicycle-focused on weekends. The failure highlights political risk for Wong ahead of a June election and suggests future efforts may need broader, earlier community consultation.

local-government7 months ago

Recall Election Set for San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio

San Francisco Supervisor Joel Engardio faces a recall election over his support for converting the Great Highway into a park, a move that has divided residents and led to a special election on September 16. Supporters praise the new Sunset Dunes park, while opponents criticize the loss of a crucial roadway, leading to political tensions and a recall effort driven by neighborhood frustrations. Engardio, a moderate, believes the recall is based on betrayal and lack of community input, and he plans to contest it while working to improve traffic and community engagement.