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YIMBY leaders give Mayor Lurie a B- on housing. Mayor Mamdani gets an A-.
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Io Yeh Gilman , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· August 14, 2026
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Key takeaway The assessment of Mayor Lurie's performance is notable for the expressed dissatisfaction of a San Francisco YIMBY leader, who described a feeling of irritation with the mayor.
YIMBY leaders have evaluated the performance of local mayors on housing issues. Mayor Lurie received a grade of B- from the group, while Mayor Mamdani was given a higher mark of A-. The assessment of Mayor Lurie's performance is notable for the expressed dissatisfaction of a San Francisco YIMBY leader, who described a feeling of irritation with the mayor.
Further details on the evaluation and the reasons behind the grades are available from the source, providing more insight into the YIMBY leaders' views on the mayors' housing policies.
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Category: government Published: August 14, 2026 Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) Reading time: 1 min
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