A San Francisco supervisor has been recalled after he successfully pushed to turn part of a coastal highway into a car-free park.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/36068519

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A San Francisco supervisor was recalled Tuesday after he successfully pushed to turn a stretch of coastal highway used heavily by neighborhood motorists into a car-free park despite strong objections by his constituents.

Supervisor Joel Engardio became the fifth elected official to be ousted in a recall vote in four years. He conceded, saying in a statement that he accepts the outcome and still stands by his decision to help create a park called Sunset Dunes.

“Sunset Dunes is a success. It’s good for the environment, good for our local economy, and it’s bringing joy to people of all ages,” Engardio wrote. “Very soon, we will wonder why this was ever a controversy. We won’t be able to imagine San Francisco without a coastal park and all the benefits it offers.”

  • CallMeAnAI@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    10 hours ago

    California is a hell hole. Not because it’s some liberal blue state, but because everyone there are assholes.

    That being said, duh? You’re killing roads without improving infrastructure. Of course people will be pissed.