Overview
- Daniel Lurie, who defeated London Breed in November 2024, has completed 100 days in office as San Francisco's mayor.
- The city reports a 30% drop in crime so far in 2025, reflecting Lurie’s focus on public safety and law enforcement expansion.
- New drug policy rules will require treatment options before distributing paraphernalia and ban smoking supplies in public spaces starting April 30.
- Lurie’s fentanyl emergency ordinance, approved by the Board of Supervisors, aims to expedite behavioral health hiring and add 1,500 shelter beds.
- Despite early successes, Lurie faces significant challenges, including addressing a projected $800 million budget deficit over the next two years.