San Francisco Mayor Accuses Opponent of Unethical Permit Request

Mayor London Breed claims Mark Farrell sought to expedite home renovation permits, a charge he denies as a 'bold-face lie.'

Mayor London Breed alleges that Mark Farrell, her opponent in the upcoming mayoral race, asked her office to expedite permits for a $455,000 renovation of his Jordan Park home.
Farrell denies the accusation, stating he only inquired about the timeline for permits and explicitly told Breed's staff not to intervene.
The accusation was first reported by the San Francisco Standard and comes amid a heated mayoral campaign where both candidates have faced scrutiny over ethical issues.
Breed's claims add to the controversies surrounding both candidates, with Breed herself facing criticism over her Dream Keeper Initiative and Farrell under fire for donations solicited during his tenure as supervisor.
The issue is expected to be a focal point in the mayoral debate scheduled for Thursday night, hosted by the San Francisco Chronicle and KQED.