"Most of the questions from the floor were pretty predictable, and most of the responses were about what we have come to expect. Chakrabarti gave a strong presentation, and made clear that he knows a lot about federal policy. He answered most questions in a way that the WFP would support. But one person asked the key question: The Working Families Party voted to support Dean Preston for Supervisor, Cheyanne Chen for Supervisor, and Aaron Peskin for mayor."
"Mahmood is not remotely a progressive. Not only did he, with Chakrabarti's support, oust the one Democratic Socialist on the board, but if you follow his votes, he has been a classic neoliberal. He voted in favor of every housing deregulation measure, and opposed Sup. Connie Chan's attempts to protect tenants and small businesses. Lurie has prioritized cops over everything."
Saikat Chakrabarti presented strong knowledge of federal policy and answered most questions in ways aligning with Working Families Party priorities. The Working Families Party endorsed Dean Preston, Cheyanne Chen, and Aaron Peskin, while Chakrabarti backed Bilal Mahmood, Michael Lai, and Daniel Lurie. Chakrabarti conceded that supporting Lai was a mistake and claimed Mahmood "is a progressive" while noting Lurie "has been okay." Critics argue Mahmood voted for housing deregulation and opposed tenant protections, labeling him neoliberal, and assert Lurie prioritized policing and promoted a market-based zoning plan opposed by the AOC wing. Chakrabarti's staff declined interview requests.
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