SF Democrats rescind Yekutiel endorsement

The San Francisco Democratic Party voted Sunday night to rescind its endorsement of Manny Yekutiel and back Gary McCoy for District 8 supervisor.

Party chair Nancy Tung defends leadership

Party chair Nancy Tung admitted the party’s sexual misconduct policy failed its first test but rejected calls to resign.

“We did not do right by Brad Chapin, we did not do right by survivors.”

Yekutiel suspended campaign

Yekutiel suspended his campaign after The Standard published new sexual assault allegations against him.

Committee votes to endorse McCoy

The committee voted 20-8 with one abstention to endorse McCoy, a former aide to Rep. Nancy Pelosi.

Survivor advocacy concerns

Progressive organizer Brad Chapin accused Yekutiel of sexual assault at a 2020 gathering in the Mission.

Committee members express regret

Several committee members apologized for their support of Yekutiel, citing personal relationships and insufficient survivor protection.

“One survivor should be enough, but this committee has sent the message that it requires a minimum of three.”

Calls for Tung resignation

Supervisor Connie Chan called for Tung’s resignation after the party rescinded Yekutiel’s endorsement.

Tung defends policy

Tung argued the party’s misconduct policy was the first of its kind and would be revised with survivor input.

Gordon Mar resigns

Committee member Gordon Mar resigned after accusing Tung of protecting wealthy donors over survivors.

Yekutiel denies allegations

Yekutiel denied Chapin’s allegation and stated he doesn’t remember the 2023 encounter.

No criminal charges filed

No criminal charges have been filed against Yekutiel for sexual assault allegations.