Tech donors celebrate SF Democratic Party "under new management"

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Power has shifted away from the Police Commission since Prop. E was passed, reports Eleni Balakrishnan. Technically, the commission exists to set policy, but Prop E. requires a lengthy process of “public input” before implementation—and only the police chief can speed things up. See what new limits on oversight might mean for issues like “officer discretion” in turning off body cameras.

Top sponsors of last night’s gala for the SF Democratic Party, with its new majority of conservatives, included Y Combinator CEO Garry “Die Slow Motherfuckers” Tan and Ripple chairman Chris Larsen. Leaders of big-money groups like Together SF, Neighbors for a Better SF, and Grow SF mingled with tech executives, real-estate lobbyists, and politicos. Mayor London Breed got a standing ovation, and joked that the party should put up a sign: “Under new management.”

Battles between progressive and conservative Democrats continued over at the Bernal Heights Democratic Club, where Jackie Fielder won endorsement after a contentious revote. Newer, more conservative members said the revote was a power grab and illegal under the club’s bylaws.

More soon,

Sara