SAN FRANCISCO ( KRON ) — Several names are emerging as serious challengers in the San Francisco mayoral race. KRON4’s Stephanie Lin sat down with candidate Daniel Lurie, founder of the anti-poverty nonprofit Tipping Point and an heir to the Levi Strauss fortune, for a wide-ranging discussion on key issues facing the city.
Below are excerpts from that interview. Answers have been edited for clarity and brevity.
KRON4: In a few words, tell the voters, who is Daniel Lurie?
Lurie: I was born and raised here in San Francisco. My wife and I are raising two young kids. We have a 12-year-old daughter, a nine-year-old son. I’m running because I want them to be as proud of this city as I’ve always been. I’m running because I’ve been able to bring diverse groups of people together to get big things done for our community.
KRON4: Tell us about your childhood here in San Francisco and how things might have changed.
Lurie: My stepfather was part of the Levi Strauss family. People Google that and see that. But what they don’t see is that my mom was always focused on early childhood education because we know that when kids get off to the right start, they do better their entire lives. The San Francisco I grew up in was magical. You know, going to great parks. I loved playing sports as a kid growing up — watching (San Francisco 49ers legends) Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott. I’m excited about this current generation of Niners.