"District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio was successfully recalled in Tuesday's election, with 10,625 "yes" votes counted on Measure A, which called for his ouster. Of course, the election was about Engardio's support for change, especially Proposition K in 2024, which turned the Upper Great Highway into Sunset Dunes. That won by 206,042 votes in the city-wide election. Meanwhile, Engardio will be replaced by a mayoral appointment to fill out his term until June, when there will be another election."
""Joel Engardio had the courage to let San Franciscans decide the future of their coast. Sunset Dunes is already one of the city's most popular parks, bringing joy to tens of thousands of people every week-kids on bikes, people using wheelchairs, and everyone of all ages enjoying easier access to the coast. More voters in District 4 supported creating the park than voted to recall Joel,""
"Streetsblog's non-profit status didn't let me state the obvious during the recall campaign. So let me say it now: this recall was asinine. I picture a child who realizes they've lost a board game, so they dump the board over. To repeat the obvious, this recall does not remove the park. And if a subsection of Sunset voters just wanted Engardio removed to prove a point, they only had to wait until his term was up."
Joel Engardio was recalled with 10,625 "yes" votes on Measure A. The recall centered on Engardio's support for Proposition K, which converted the Upper Great Highway into Sunset Dunes and passed citywide with 206,042 votes. Sunset Dunes is described as a highly popular coastal park attracting tens of thousands weekly and improving access for people of all ages and abilities. Engardio will be replaced by a mayoral appointee until a special election in June. The recall drew criticism as misguided and unnecessary, with arguments that recalls should target truly egregious misconduct rather than policy disagreements.
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