San Francisco

San Francisco is a city and county of 875,000 on a dramatic peninsula — California's only consolidated city-county, governed by a directly elected Mayor and 11-member Board of Supervisors, globally iconic as a cultural capital and the tech industry's urban headquarters.

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San Francisco Supervisor Connie Chan is campaigning for Congress ahead of the November 3 midterm election, focusing on issues like housing affordability, Medicare for All, and data center moratoriums. Chan’s pitch highlights local concerns tied to the upcoming ballot measures, including the Overpaid CEO Tax and the city’s supervisor races, which are shaping the political landscape in San Francisco.

Separately, PG&E has informed the state that San Francisco’s planned breakup with the utility could cost the city $22.5 billion in separation and severance expenses, adding financial strain amid the city’s ongoing housing production challenges and a $642 million budget deficit. Also, District 8 supervisor candidates are debating public safety and surveillance following a recent vacancy, reflecting the broader fiscal pressures facing the city. Residents should watch the November 3 election closely, as it will influence local governance and business taxation policies amid these fiscal and infrastructure challenges.

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