The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 9-2 to back Mayor Daniel Lurie in firing Police Commissioner Max Carter-Oberstone, marking a significant consolidation of mayoral power. Sups. Jackie Fielder and Myrna Melgar opposed the decision, highlighting concerns about oversight and accountability. Fielder emphasized the importance of independent police oversight, citing recent public safety issues. Melgar criticized Lurie’s rationale for the dismissal as invalid. The decision drew a strong public reaction, with supporters of Carter-Oberstone applauding his commitment to police accountability amidst fears of reduced oversight.
We have made tremendous progress in the past few years under an independent Police Commission.
This is unprecedented.
The removal of Carter-Oberstone will have a 'chilling effect' on any oversight.
Reform does not hinge on one person.
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