Crime & Safety

San Francisco Mayor, Public Safety Measures She Backed Win Big On Election Day

"I just want to say propositions E and F right now are leading," Mayor London Breed told an enthusiastic crowd.

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March 6, 2024

The obvious caveat is that there are a lot of votes left to be counted in San Francisco, but at moderate campaign headquarters, there was a lot of optimism on election night.

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"I just want to say propositions E and F right now are leading," Mayor London Breed told an enthusiastic crowd. "And, Supervisor Dorse, Proposition B is losing."

On Tuesday night, Measure E, which would broaden police powers by allowing them to use more technology like drones and cameras and to pursue suspects even in non-violent crimes, had nearly 60,000 yes votes, or 60% of the vote. A simple majority is needed for it to pass.

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