April 15, 2026
On Being a Political Centrist in San Francisco. Talking with Nancy Tung.
Political moderates in the skewed ideological wonderland in this bluest of blue cities would be considered very liberal. But such is the politics of San Francisco.
November 2024 marked a significant political turning point in this, the bluest of blue cities. Moderate Daniel Lurie and a newcomer to politics defeated incumbent Mayor London Breed 55-45%. And Nancy Tung advanced the number of moderates on the 24 elected member SF Central Committee from 2 to 18. Has SF's performative political theater given way to a more results oriented, pragmatic approach ?
