San Francisco voters on Super Tuesday passed a measure that expands police powers, requires drug testing for welfare recipients and loosens restrictions on commercial real estate development, a major defeat for the left. It became.
of san francisco chronicle A front-page headline boldly proclaimed Wednesday morning. “Progressivism is dead — for now,” he said. “The voters have made it clear: San Francisco is no longer a progressive city.”
that report:
At least for now, San Francisco is no longer a progressive city.
It comes after voters on Tuesday approved a ballot measure that loosens restrictions on police and drug tests for welfare recipients, but is likely to pass ahead of a bill to boost developers.
Voters are also favoring moderate candidates who run the local Democratic Party county central committee, and their support could significantly change the electorate in San Francisco over the years. Four years ago, progressives won all but two seats in the DCCC.
Voters were reacting to a crime wave in the city that began before the Black Lives Matter movement attacked police, leading to a short-lived attempt to “defund” local police departments. The crime wave also led to an exodus of retailers from the city.
Measure ESupporters of the measure, which would expand police powers and allow them to use drones and install surveillance cameras, led by nearly 60% to 40% as of Wednesday morning.
Major FRequired drug testing for city welfare recipients led by an even wider margin, 63% to 37%.
The only police-related voting measure. We’re screwed was Measure Btaxes were supposed to be increased to increase police staffing.
Measure CPrograms that limit real estate transfer taxes and make it easier to convert commercial properties into residential properties led by about 54% to 46%.
Measure Dmore restrictive ethics laws governing city employees have also been enacted. passed it.
Major GTo improve the quality of public education, students are required to master algebra by the 8th grade. passed it In the same way.
San Francisco voters have continued to defy left-wing dominance since 2022, when they recalled three Oral Education Commission members and also recalled left-wing district attorney Chesa Boudin.
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