San Francisco School Board Recall Divides Democrats

San Francisco voters will decide today whether to recall three progressive school board members, a proposal that has drawn support from across the political spectrum, but that also has driven a wedge between Democrats in the overwhelmingly liberal city.

The year-long effort to recall President Gabriela López, and board members Alison Collins and Faauuga Moliga is being supported by a coalition that includes powerful Democrats like Mayor London Breed, as well as some prominent San Francisco progressives. The race, which has drawn about $2 million in donations, has also piqued the interest of some wealthy conservative donors, including David Sacks, the founding chief operational officer of PayPal, who has contributed $74,500 to the recall effort, records show.

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Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills was an enterprise and media reporter at National Review. He previously worked for 14 years as a breaking news reporter, investigative reporter, and editor at newspapers in Florida. Originally from Minnesota, Ryan lives in the Fort Myers area with his wife and two sons.

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San Francisco voters will decide today whether to recall three progressive school board members, a proposal that has drawn support from across the political spectrum, but that also has driven a wedge between Democrats in the overwhelmingly liberal city.

The year-long effort to recall President Gabriela López, and board members Alison Collins and Faauuga Moliga is being supported by a coalition that includes powerful Democrats like Mayor London Breed, as well as some prominent San Francisco progressives. The race, which has drawn about $2 million in donations, has also piqued the interest of some wealthy conservative donors, including David Sacks, the founding chief operational officer of PayPal, who has contributed $74,500 to the recall effort, records show.

About the Author

Ryan Mills

Ryan Mills was an enterprise and media reporter at National Review. He previously worked for 14 years as a breaking news reporter, investigative reporter, and editor at newspapers in Florida. Originally from Minnesota, Ryan lives in the Fort Myers area with his wife and two sons.