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Voters Approve of Mayor Lurie, But What About His Social Media?

Scott ShaferGuy MarzoratiSydney Johnson
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Mayor Daniel Lurie (left) and Haakon Black (right), a member of his social media team, walk in the Mission District in San Francisco on July 14, 2025. Democratic politicians are using social media to rally their supporters, and Mayor Daniel Lurie is doing just that but moderate Democrats like him face challenges during a volatile online landscape.  (Tâm Vũ/KQED)

A new poll shows that six months into San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie’s term, voters are very happy with his overall performance. But are his social media posts a little too positive given the city’s issues with ICE arrests and a budget deficit? Scott, Guy and KQED’s Sydney Johnson discuss the mayor’s popularity. Plus, they talk about a plan for “geographic equity” of shelter placement throughout the city. 

Read more: San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie Is All Over Instagram. Is He Saying Enough?

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