
"Key Takeaways from Conviction of Top SF Official in Corruption Trial"
Former San Francisco Public Utilities Commission chief Harlan Kelly has been convicted on six of eight charges related to bribery and corruption in the city's government. Kelly was accused of accepting bribes from construction contractor Walter Wong in exchange for helping him win a contract to update city streetlights. The corruption scandal has ensnared several city officials and contractors, including Mayor's Office Fix-It team head Sandra Zuniga and former Department of Building Inspection director Tom Hui. Kelly's conviction marks a milestone in the San Francisco corruption scandal, shedding light on a system of influence that has long been whispered about.