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San Francisco Supervisor Alan Wong announced support for a 2026 ballot measure to reopen the Great Highway to cars during weekdays while keeping it car-free on weekends, a move that faces significant opposition and political complexities, including potential impacts on upcoming elections and local activism.
A San Francisco supervisor, Joel Engardio, was recalled after advocating for turning a coastal highway into a car-free park, highlighting tensions between environmental initiatives and local residents' concerns about traffic and quality of life. Despite his support for the project, the recall reflects ongoing political and community debates in the city about development and public space priorities.
San Francisco supervisor Joel Engardio was recalled after successfully converting a coastal highway into a car-free park called Sunset Dunes, despite local opposition, highlighting ongoing political tensions and debates over urban development and transportation in the city.
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.