San Francisco’s comeback is shadowed by a growing class divide
San Francisco is experiencing an economic revival under Mayor Daniel Lurie, driven by the growth of the artificial intelligence industry. However, the city faces significant challenges, including a widening class divide, a budget deficit, and a housing crisis. Lurie's centrist approach is being tested as he navigates these complex issues while trying to maintain the city's unique identity.
- ▪Mayor Daniel Lurie has been in office for 18 months and has improved order in downtown San Francisco.
- ▪The city is facing a growing class divide and a budget deficit, which are challenging Lurie's high approval ratings.
- ▪San Francisco's economy has benefited from the rapid rise of the AI industry, particularly companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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Opinion San Francisco’s comeback is shadowed by a growing class divide By Jonathan Weber Published June 7, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie has enjoyed a very happy honeymoon during his 18 months leading a city that not long ago was a much-mocked national symbol of urban dysfunction. Lurie, an heir to Levi’s fortune with no previous political experience, has brought a little more order to downtown streets plagued by drug use and homelessness. He’s presided over an economic revival, driven by the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry.
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