Betz Brings Years of Experience Working to Make San Francisco Safer at SFPD and in Mayor’s Office, Including Work to Staff SFPD and Sheriff’s Office Under Rebuilding the Ranks Initiative; Appointment Builds on Efforts to Drive Down Crime, Improve Public Safety Across San Francisco
Selected Following National Search, Goudeau Brings Years of Leadership Experience in San Francisco Arts Community; Arts Grant Funding on Track to Grow as City’s Economy Recovers; Continues Mayor Lurie’s Work to Support City's Creative Ecosystem Through Unified Strategy While Ensuring Arts Continue to Drive San Francisco’s Comeback
Lew Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience Serving in Neighborhoods Across San Francisco, Leading SFPD’s Work to Tackle Drug Crisis; Interim Chief Paul Yep to Remain as Senior Advisor Through Major Events in 2026; Under Mayor Lurie’s Leadership, Crime Down Nearly 30% Citywide, With Homicides at Lowest Level Since 1950s and Car Break-Ins at Two-Decade Low.
Dr. Aroche Brings Decades of Experience Driving Policy, Working With Communities Across San Francisco and Bay Area; Will Work to Improve the Lives of San Francisco’s Women and Girls, Ensure Accountability, Effectiveness of Public Funding
Sarah Dennis Phillips, Anne Taupier, and Liz Watty Bring Proven Track Records to New Roles Leading Planning, OEWD, and PermitSF; Team Will Work Across City Departments and With Private and Community Partners to Drive San Francisco’s Economic Recovery, Revitalize Downtown