Statement From Mayor Lurie

SAN FRANCISCO – Mayor Daniel Lurie today released the following statement:

“When I took office, I promised San Franciscans leadership, accountability, and a government that would work every day to make their lives better. If that’s not happening, it’s my job as mayor to be accountable and to fix it.

“I spoke to Supervisor Alcaraz tonight. She and I agreed, as we always have, that the Sunset deserves a supervisor who is fully focused on serving the community. We also agreed that the new information about her conduct while running her small business, which I learned today, would be a significant distraction from that work. In our conversation, she told me she intends to resign as supervisor.

“In Supervisor Alcaraz, I saw someone with deep roots in the Sunset who cares deeply about healing a divided community. I admire her commitment and willingness to raise her hand to serve, just as much as I respect her decision to step aside in the best interest of her neighborhood. I regret that I didn’t do more to make sure she could succeed.

“My hopes for the Sunset haven’t changed. I’ve heard again and again about the fraught politics that have divided District 4, and I believe the residents of this community deserve better. They should have a supervisor who can be fully dedicated to representing them, advocating for their families, and bringing people together. My team and I will get back to work finding that person right away.”