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S.F. Mayor Lurie's Police Oversight Message Misstated
Mayor Lurie's campaign claims Prop F keeps police commission independent, but the measure actually allows mayor to remove appointees without board approval.
In brief
Mayor Lurie's campaign claims Prop F keeps police commission independent, but the measure actually allows mayor to remove appointees without board approval. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's campaign misrepresented Prop F's impact on police commission independence, claiming it would keep the body fully independent…
Mayor Lurie Promotes Prop F
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie promoted three ballot measures to overhaul the City Charter, including Prop F for police oversight.
Prop F Claims Independence
Lurie's campaign mailer stated Prop F would keep the Ethics Commission and Police Commission fully independent from the Mayor and Supervisors.
Reality of Prop F
Prop F would allow the mayor to unilaterally remove police commission appointees without Board of Supervisors approval, reducing independence.
Campaign Misstatement
The Chronicle identified at least five instances where Lurie's campaign incorrectly suggested Prop F would not impact police commission independence.
Political Adviser Response
Lurie's political adviser Max Szabo admitted the campaign made mistakes in communications but stood by the mayor's position on Prop F.
Commission Independence Debate
Board of Supervisors President Rafael Mandelman supported Prop F but had previously argued the commission should not be independent from the mayor when setting police policy.
Opposition Viewpoint
Small-business owner Christin Evans criticized the campaign for misrepresenting Prop F, calling it a lack of respect for public processes and overreach by the mayor and billionaires.
Prop F's Impact
Prop F would allow the mayor to remove appointees from boards and commissions without cause, but ethics commissions would remain exempt from this change.
What Happens Next
The Chronicle reports Lurie's campaign will clarify its language on Prop F after identifying misstatements in communications.
At a glance
San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie's campaign misrepresented Prop F's impact on police commission independence, claiming it would keep the body fully independent when it would allow the mayor to unilaterally remove members.
