Alan Wong sworn in as new SF Sunset Supervisor after recall, resignation turmoil

"Surrounded by swaths of community leaders, Mayor Daniel Lurie administered the oath of office outside Lincoln High School - Wong's alma mater - as students watched from classroom windows upstairs. The appointment comes after a year of political tumult for the Sunset. Its voters recalled former Supervisor Joel Engardio in September for his support of closing the Great Highway, despite residents' large opposition."

"The mayor's office was first met with skepticism about Alcaraz's thin resume and qualifications, but questions about how she ran her previously-owned business quickly emerged in the subsequent days. Alcaraz resigned hours after ABC7 Political Reporter Monica Madden pressed the supervisor about the allegations. Lurie acknowledged the criticism and said Monday hiis office took a "deeper, more deliberative process" this time, including community feedback."

Alan Wong was sworn in as the Sunset District supervisor, with Mayor Daniel Lurie administering the oath outside Lincoln High School. The appointment follows a year of political turmoil that included the recall of Supervisor Joel Engardio over his support for closing the Great Highway and voter approval of Proposition K to convert a highway stretch into a park. Lurie's first appointee, Isabella "Beya Alcaraz," resigned after seven days amid questions about her business practices and qualifications. Wong said he voted against Prop. K and pledged to hear constituents before major policy decisions. Wong previously served on the City College Board of Trustees and as a legislative aide.

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