Overview

• Early returns showed about 64.7% voting to remove Engardio, prompting outlets to call the race Tuesday night, with official certification due by Oct. 16.
• The recall centered on Engardio advancing Proposition K to permanently close a two-mile stretch of the Upper Great Highway and create Sunset Dunes Park, a move widely opposed within District 4 despite citywide approval.
• District 4’s large Chinese electorate was pivotal, with elevated returns on Chinese-language ballots following sustained outreach in Chinese-language media.
• The anti-recall campaign raised more than $800,000 with sizable contributions from tech donors, while pro-recall organizers reported roughly $250,000.
• If the removal stands, Mayor Daniel Lurie will appoint an interim supervisor, and the roadway will remain a park unless a future ballot measure reverses the closure.