San Francisco Mayor and Leftist Official Clash Over Drug Policies

San Francisco Mayor London Breed's commitment to cracking down on open-air drug markets and defending law enforcement's role in fixing the city's drug crisis could signal a shift away from progressive policies, according to recovering addict-turned-activist Tom Wolf. Wolf criticized the city's Democratic Socialist leadership for exacerbating problems with public drug use, crime, and homelessness. While he believes Breed's response to a city official's criticism was "somewhat performative," he is hopeful that a tough-love approach combining public health with accountability could make real progress in San Francisco.