From The San Francisco Standard · · 1m 50s
SF Board President Race Heats Up
Two supervisors vie for SF city leadership as November election looms.
In brief
Two supervisors vie for SF city leadership as November election looms. SF Board of Supervisors president election between Matt Dorsey and Myrna Melgar could reshape city governance relations with Mayor Lurie. Originally reported by The San Francisco Standard.
SF board president race
Two supervisors are likely candidates for SF Board of Supervisors presidency ahead of November election.
Presidential powers
President requires six votes and holds committee assignments, legislation referrals, and city leadership authority.
Current president
Rafael Mandelman has maintained warm relations with Mayor Lurie compared to past tensions with former mayor London Breed.
Melgar's stance
Melgar has worked with Lurie on Family Zoning Plan but claims board is too deferential to mayor.
Dorsey's approach
Dorsey aims to continue Mandelman's tenure with seniority and temperament.
Source perspective
One source described the choice as keeping relations collegial or reverting to prior business practices.
Election impact
November election could reshape board composition with potential seat changes for mayor.
Other candidates
Danny Sauter and Chyanne Chen are considered potential dark horses with coalition-building skills.
Aaron Peskin's view
Peskin emphasized board president should care about how the body is perceived despite mayors being better known.
Melgar's silence
Melgar declined to comment on the presidency race.
Dorsey's engagement
Dorsey confirmed discussions with other supervisors and Lurie's staff about the presidency role.
SF ad error
Republican campaign spent $50,000 on streaming video ads in SF for 35 days.
Consent discussions
Queer communities discuss consent norms following Manny Yekutiel's sexual assault allegations.
Remington's exit
Ralph Remington resigned from arts commission after disputes with city officials.
SF Politics 101
Joel Engardio relaunched SF Politics 101 course on civic engagement.
The one thing
SF Board of Supervisors president election between Matt Dorsey and Myrna Melgar could reshape city governance relations with Mayor Lurie.
