Stephen Sherrill’s decisive District 2 win is another sign that anti-growth politics are losing in San Francisco. GrowSF’s polling has repeatedly found that voters, including in west-side neighborhoods, want more housing and are more likely to support candidates who embrace it.

All three leading Congressional candidates want more federal housing money. The real divide is whether San Francisco should also legalize and approve a lot more homes, faster.

Federal investigators are asking questions about allegations that London Breed traded a Board appointment for future job prospects, raising fresh concerns about transparency and accountability in City Hall.

Prop D would sharply increase San Francisco’s gross receipts tax on some large companies. GrowSF recommends no, arguing the measure would likely raise consumer prices on groceries, household basics, and other everyday purchases.

Economist-blogger Noah Smith says he donated $10,000 to GrowSF to support Alan Wong in the June 2 District 4 election — arguing that one seat could decide whether San Francisco keeps moving on safety, housing, and permitting reform.

The SF Standard mapped the 37 labor leaders who can shape City Hall — just as San Francisco heads into a bruising 2026 budget and ballot year. The bigger question: how do we keep worker advocacy strong while restoring clear, democratic accountability for results?

Mayor Daniel Lurie and Board President Rafael Mandelman are proposing three major Charter reform buckets—contracting, ballot rules, and executive accountability—in a March 5, 2026 letter to Controller Greg Wagner. GrowSF strongly supports the package; Steven Bacio and Sachin Agarwal participated in the working group discussions and we’re encouraged by where the reforms are headed.

Two forged “press releases” using San Francisco letterhead and the City seal impersonated District 2 Supervisor Stephen Sherrill ahead of the June 2, 2026 special election. Beyond the politics, it’s a basic trust-and-accountability problem City Hall should treat seriously.

California Democrats endorsed state Sen. Scott Wiener in the open race to replace Nancy Pelosi. With a June 2, 2026 top-two primary ahead, endorsements may shape momentum—but voters will decide who advances.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $590 million emergency bridge loan to keep Bay Area transit service running while the region works toward long-term ballot measures in November 2026 — including San Francisco’s proposed Muni parcel tax.

San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan says he’s running for governor, arguing his “build capacity fast + enforce rules with accountability” approach on homelessness and public safety can scale statewide — and positioning himself as a blunt critic of Sacramento’s status quo.

San Francisco’s misnamed “CEO tax” isn't a tax on CEOs; it's a tax on revenue which will likely be passed on directly to consumers. It would raise the top rate by almost 800%, potentially hitting chains like grocery and pharmacy retailers the hardest.

Organizers tied to the 2025 recall of former Supervisor Joel Engardio are launching a citywide signature drive for a November 2026 ballot measure that would reopen the Upper Great Highway to cars on weekdays and keep it car-free on weekends.

A San Francisco Superior Court judge rejected a lawsuit seeking to undo Proposition K and reopen the Upper Great Highway to private cars. The ruling reinforces that the fight over Sunset Dunes should move from courtrooms back to public policy—and real-world operations.

Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed housing advocate Ruth Ferguson to the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees, filling the seat vacated by Alan Wong. It’s a vote-respecting pick that can help refocus the board on accountability and stable finances.

Labor unions and small business are gearing up for dueling tax measures that would rewrite last year’s Prop M compromise. Voters shouldn’t have to referee a special-interest feud over the city’s revenue base.

Supervisor Bilal Mahmood has proposed a 2026 charter amendment to fix San Francisco's term limit loophole, which lets serve unlimited non-consecutive terms.

San Francisco has finalized a progressive parcel tax design for the November 2026 ballot that would raise $187 million a year for Muni, with most homeowners paying $129 while large landlords and commercial property owners shoulder the biggest share.

District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, a prominent opponent of growth and housing, has launched a 2026 congressional bid to succeed Nancy Pelosi.

Pelosi will step down after 40 years, opening the first competitive SF congressional race since 1987

Manny Yekutiel, owner of the prominent civic space Manny's on Valencia Street will run for District 8 Supervisor in 2026.

Ethics Commission proposes raising individual contribution cap from $500 to $1,000 for first time since the 1980s.

California Democrats respond to Texas Republicans' gerrymandering with a gerrymandering of their own.

Former AOC chief of staff and founding Stripe engineer Saikat Chakrabarti drew 500 supporters at his kickoff for his campaign to replace Nancy Pelosi in 2026.

The campaign to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio has officially qualified, with the election scheduled for September 16, 2025.

The campaign to recall Supervisor Joel Engardio has submitted 10,985 signatures, now the Department of Elections will validate them over the coming weeks.

In a hotly contested special election, former Congresswoman Barbara Lee defeats former City Councilmember Loren Taylor to become Oakland’s new mayor.

Cynthia Dai fails to win a seat on the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force after no-show at Rules Committee hearing on March 24.