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Tag Archives: Ed Lee
Mayor Lee to File Official Misconduct Charges, Appoints Vicki Hennessy as Interim Sheriff
Update 5:01 p.m.Mayor Ed Lee announced at a press conference Tuesday afternoon that he will serve Sheriff Ross Mirkarimi with misconduct charges Wednesday morning. "He has chosen not to resign and now I must act," said Lee. "As public officials … Continue reading
Is Mirkarimi Open to Resigning? Yes, Sort Of...
After reading some news reports upon Ross Mirkarimi's emerging from his meeting with Ed Lee yesterday, we were a little confused as to just what the sheriff's position was in regard to stepping aside or not. Most of the headlines … Continue reading
Ed Lee Appoints Planning Commission President Christina Olague as Supervisor; Replacement for Mirkarimi
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Ed Lee has named Planning Commission president Christina Olague as a replacement for District 5 Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who took over as the new San Francisco sheriff this weekend. (Which is a whole other kettle of fish, you may have … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Ed Lee Declares Victory; Jean Quan Chats w/ Protesters; Albany Won't Allow Marijuana Dispensary
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SF Mayor Ed Lee declares victory (SF Chronicle) Ed Lee claimed victory Wednesday as San Francisco's first elected Chinese American mayor, finishing ahead of Supervisor John Avalos, the progressive standard bearer, and City Attorney Dennis Herrera when the ranked-choice votes … Continue reading
Ed Lee Takes Commanding Lead in Mayoral Race
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(AP) SAN FRANCISCO — Interim Mayor Ed Lee is poised to become San Francisco's first elected Asian-American mayor. With some 85 percent of the vote counted in the mayoral race, Lee soared ahead with 61 percent of the tally. The … Continue reading
Music Video: Brian Wilson, MC Hammer, will.i.am, Ronnie Lott in Ed Lee Endorsement
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Here are some people you may not have known are endorsing Ed Lee for mayor, at least if this video is any indication. MC Hammer Biz Stone, Twitter Co-Founder will.i.am, The Black Eyed Peas Ronnie Lott, 49ers Legend Marissa Mayer, … Continue reading
Vote-Tampering Charges Just the Latest Controversy Surrounding Committee For Ed Lee
"My initial reaction was just utter astonishment. I think it's unimaginably absurd for folks affiliated with his campaign or an independent committee to think that's at all helpful… It's almost as if they're trying to see if they can make … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Researchers - Occupy Oakland; Foes of LGBT History Law Face Deadline; The Book of Ed Lee; Rain Damages Sonoma County Vineyards
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Another Occupied City: Oakland (Bay Citizen) Several hundred people crowded into Frank H Ogawa Plaza on Monday to mark the start of Occupy Oakland, an offshoot of the nationwide movement that continues to gather momentum with its denunciation of corporate … Continue reading
A.M. Splash: Samuel P. Taylor, Tomales Bay Parks to Remain Open; Suspicious Ed Lee Campaign Funds; Free Muni For Youth a Step Closer
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National Park Service steps in to keep Samuel P. Taylor and Tomales Bay parks open (SJ Mercury News) The National Park Service is stepping in to rescue two Marin state parks from closure with a pilot program that includes a … Continue reading
City Breaks Up Occupy SF Encampment; Video of Last Night's Protest; Lee, Avalos Statements
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The latest on Occupy SF from Twitter In the wee small hours this morning, the Occupy SF encampment in the Financial District was dismantled by authorities. OccupySF is the offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street protests that have been going … Continue reading
