Community Dynamics and Political Recall in San Francisco

Voters in the Sunset district of San Francisco are casting ballots on whether to recall their supervisor Joel Engardio. Engardio, a vocal champion of the city’s previous recalls of three school board members and former District Attorney Chesa Boudin, has angered residents in his district over his support of Proposition K, which closed the oceanfront’s Great Highway. The 2-mile stretch of land opened as Sunset Dunes Park, but whether that park is wanted, is still under debate with some saying it impacts local businesses and daily commutes. We talk about San Francisco’s recall fever and the balancing act required by officials representing the needs of their districts, and the desires of the city.

Guests:

Joe Eskenazi, managing editor and columnist, Mission Local

Jason McDaniel, associate professor of political science, San Francisco State University

Sydney Johnson, reporter, KQED

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