The mayor also put forward Propositions C, E and F on the March ballot to reform policies on housing, public safety and the drug crisis, respectively. The measures—with almost $1.07 million in combined support, including big chunks from billionaires Chris Larsen and Ron Conway—are designed to shape city policy and can’t mention Breed’s reelection campaign. In reality, though, they should be seen as vehicles to solidify the mayor’s messaging ahead of November, potentially giving her momentum if at least two out of three propositions pass.
“Her March ballot measures will deliver even more change and progress, giving police the tools they need, bringing accountability to those who are doing lethal drugs, and creating a thriving new neighborhood Downtown,” said Maggie Muir, the mayor’s campaign manager.
But even when accounting for all of these different Breed-aligned committees, the mayor is still being outraised almost three to one by Lurie-aligned groups.
Lurie’s mayoral campaign, an independent committee backing his run for mayor and a pro-Prop. E committee he formed to reframe the measure as an indictment of Breed’s leadership have combined to raise $4.46 million, according to the most recently available campaign filings with the Ethics Commission.
“That’s an impressive amount of money,” said Larry Gerston, professor emeritus for San Jose State University’s political science department and a political analyst for NBC Bay Area. “Clearly, people are not happy with the mayor.”
