Briefly

Candidates must take clear stances on retirement pension proposals and vaccine mandates to secure the crucial support of the San Francisco Firefighters Union. London Breed's ambiguous answers in 2018 cost her their endorsement.

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During the debate, key issues such as homelessness, drug addiction, crime, downtown revitalization, and housing were discussed before the focus inevitably shifted to retirement pension proposals and vaccine mandates when the microphone was handed over to union firefighters.

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The controversy around retirement pension proposals saw mixed responses from candidates, including Peskin and Mar. Breed's indecisive response and assertion that she would wait for the final version despite recent amendments left many confused and dissatisfied.

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Concerns over vaccine mandates prompted strong opinions from firefighters, with Jovan Blake demanding candidates to either immediately reinstate or clearly state their stance on rehiring more than twenty firefighters who refused vaccination. Despite some firefighters spreading misinformation, candidates expressed willingness to rehire them.

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