[Test] Scott Wiener and His Billionaire Friends

State Senator Scott Wiener has cast his lot with the wealthy donors who have continued to bankroll his rise through the political ranks. Wiener, who is running to replace Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, has opposed both Proposition D, the San Francisco Overpaid CEO Tax on the June ballot, and the California Billionaire Tax Act, an initiative that will appear before voters in November. His opposition to Prop D cost Wiener the endorsement of the California Service Employees International Union, representing some 750,000 members.

• Wiener explained his opposition to both taxes in an interview with a friendly news organization, the San Francisco Standard owned by billionaire tech investor Michael Moritz. The California Billionaire Tax Act has sparked a frenzy of activity from the state’s wealthiest residents — Moritz, among them —  many of whom support Wiener.
• The revenue would be used to shore up public service, most notably health care impacted by federal budget cuts imposed by President Donald Trump.

Daniel Lurie’s New Political Machine

Contributor Lincoln Mitchell examines how Mayor Daniel Lurie is using his wealth, and that of his allies, to create a modern-day political machine.

May 13 event

Stop the Billionaire Takeover

Join Westside Forward, the Phoenix Project, and the California Working Families Party for a conversation on the corrupting influence of the ultra-wealthy on our democracy.

• Wednesday, May 13, 5:30-7:30pm
• Ortega Branch Library, 3223 Ortega at 39th Ave.

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In the News

Here’s what’s on the ballot for San Francisco’s June 2 election — Mission Local

The Musk-Altman trial a personal battle with potentially huge consequences — San Francisco Examiner

ICYMI: The Scale of Billionaires’ Campaign Donations is Overwhelming U.S. Politics — New York Times