Sydney Johnson

Sydney Johnson, a KQED reporter, Joe Eskenazi, a local politics expert from Mission Local, and Jason McDaniel, a political science professor, dive into the heated recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio in San Francisco. They discuss the controversial closure of the Great Highway and the creation of Sunset Dunes Park, sparking fierce local debate. Insights into voter sentiment reveal a city divided over representation and accountability, with the complexities of political recalls shedding light on the evolving dynamics of community interests and governance.

Guy Marzorati, KQED's California Politics expert, teams up with reporters Sydney Johnson, Alex Hall, and Annelise Finney to dissect the recent election results in the Bay Area. They dive into the controversial outcomes of local races, including the impact of ranked choice voting in San Francisco’s mayoral race and the Oakland mayoral recall. Voter concerns over crime significantly influenced ballots, including Measure J’s ban on large-scale animal farms. Together, they unpack how these shifts reflect broader political dynamics and the evolving sentiments of Bay Area voters.