Regarding public safety, Hall opposed Proposition D which would expand ethics training, saying it creates unnecessary bureaucracy. He supported reforms in Proposition E that reduce police paperwork and empower the police chief. However, he viewed Proposition F’s public assistance testing as symbolic without enforcement mechanisms.
Hall traced current challenges back to voters becoming too busy to engage with local leaders. This created a vacuum that attracted opportunists focused on self-interest over constituents. While acknowledging San Francisco’s cultural uniqueness, he expressed concern that its politics have become dominated by a single ideology.
Overall, Hall advocated for leaders with the courage to prioritize residents’ needs over political expediency. Voters now face important choices about the future direction of their city. Further discussion is needed on balancing priorities around housing, public safety, and governance.
