January 24, 2018 •
San Francisco, California Has New Mayor
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 on January 23 to appoint District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell as acting mayor and to remove Board President London Breed. Breed became acting mayor in December when Mayor Ed Lee suddenly died of […]
The San Francisco, California Board of Supervisors voted 6-3 on January 23 to appoint District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell as acting mayor and to remove Board President London Breed.
Breed became acting mayor in December when Mayor Ed Lee suddenly died of a heart attack.
By accepting the appointment, Farrell is giving up his District 2 seat and will have a chance to appoint his successor.
Under the city charter, the board may appoint a successor to serve until the June 5 election.
December 12, 2017 •
San Francisco, California Mayor Ed Lee Dies Suddenly
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died in the early hours of December 12 after suffering an apparent heart attack. The President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, London Breed, is now the acting mayor of San Francisco. The Board […]
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died in the early hours of December 12 after suffering an apparent heart attack.
The President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, London Breed, is now the acting mayor of San Francisco.
The Board of Supervisors may now vote to make Breed the temporary mayor or choose another candidate.
If a majority of the remaining 10 supervisors cannot agree on a candidate, Breed would remain in the office until the June 2018 election.
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