The battle over the Upper Great Highway may not be over yet.
A San Francisco supervisor said she’s considering a ballot measure to reopen the two-mile stretch of the highway now closed to cars if the recall of District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio qualifies for the ballot. In her April 5 column in the Richmond Review and Sunset Beacon, Supervisor Connie Chan wrote that the recall campaign against Engardio presents an opportunity to hold a citywide election for a potential ballot measure to reopen the highway. If the recall doesn’t qualify, the next general election would be the midterm elections in 2026. “In the event of a citywide election this year, I will explore a ballot measure to keep Upper Great Highway open to vehicular traffic Mondays through Fridays and closed on the weekends for recreation,” Chan said.
Recall organizers have until May 22 to gather at least 10,000 signatures, then the city elections department will schedule a date for the election…