Levi Strauss Heir Daniel Lurie Unseats London Breed to Become San Francisco Mayor

Nov 8, 2024, 12:57 AM

Daniel Lurie, a political newcomer and heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, has been elected as the new mayor of San Francisco, unseating incumbent London Breed after six years in office. Lurie secured approximately 56.2% of the vote to Breed's 43.8% in the ranked-choice voting. Breed, San Francisco's first Black female mayor, conceded the race on Thursday, pledging a smooth transition of power. Lurie, founder of the nonprofit organization Tipping Point, campaigned on addressing the city's pressing issues, including homelessness, crime, the drug crisis, and economic decline in the downtown area following the pandemic. He has pledged to establish 1,500 shelter beds within six months and engage the tech sector in revitalizing downtown. His victory reflects voters' desire for change and marks a rightward shift in the city's political climate, though still within its solidly blue tone.