Nonprofit founder and political newcomer Daniel Lurie was formally sworn in Wednesday as San Francisco’s 46th mayor.
Lurie was sworn into office by Jessie Peterson, a San Francisco resident and state public defender. He then took to the microphone to address the thousands who came out to see the inauguration.
Lurie’s speech touched on several of the themes from his campaign. He said he’ll prioritize resolving the city’s fentanyl crisis. He said tough decisions have to be made about the city’s massive budget deficit but pledged not to cut any public safety jobs or nursing jobs. And in a city that’s been ridiculed for its bureaucracy, he also pledged better efficiency…