San Francisco political developments involve endorsements and lobbying

The San Francisco Democratic Party has endorsed Manny Yekutiel in the District 8 supervisor race following a contentious meeting. The decision came after multiple rounds of voting and included intense public comment, including an emotional testimony from political organizer Brad Chapin, who accused Yekutiel of sexual assault in 2020. Supervisor Matt Dorsey ultimately cast the deciding vote for Yekutiel after rival Gary McCoy was eliminated in the second round.

Separately, ethics data reveals that former Supervisor Ahsha Safaí has engaged in extensive lobbying activities since his term ended. Following the mandatory one-year cooling-off period, Safaí recorded significant contact with city officials, including Mayor Daniel Lurie and various supervisors. His clients include the San Francisco Building and Construction Trades Council, Psynergy Programs, and Doubletime gas station. His lobbying efforts have covered diverse topics such as real estate transfer taxes, project labor agreements, and climate change training programs.