Editor: There is no need to close the Upper Great Highway (UGH) to cars on weekdays. Between Lincoln and Sloat, UGH is not falling into the ocean. South of Sloat, yes, we […]
Letter to the Editor: Closing UGH Wrong on All Counts
Letter to the Editor: Fight Over Upper Great Hwy a Class War
District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio played a significant role in creating this battle between the working class and the laptop elite. It is time for the working people of D4 to have their own working-class revolt by signing the petition to recall Engardio.
Press Release: Plans for a Park on the Closed Upper Great Highway
Rec. and Park is working on initial park improvements to roll out when the park opens full-time.
Letter to the Editor: Climate Change a Factor in UGH Closure
Supervisor Engardio listens to his District 4 constituents and has been a leader in moving the Great Highway Park closer to reality. Car traffic must be diverted east because of that road closure no matter what, and a majority of San Franciscans saw that the inconvenience was an opportunity to create a huge new recreation space.
Press Release: Lawsuit Filed Challenging Legality of Prop. K
They allege Proposition K violates California law that controls permanent road closures, and it was adopted without the required environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Letter to the Editor: Support Engardio Recall
This recall is not “just one issue.” It’s Joel’s active decision to elevate voices and interests of people who don’t live in D4 over people who do.
Commentary: Richie Greenberg
San Franciscans have been abuzz these last several months over the controversial permanent closure of a section of the west side’s Upper Great Highway. Enough so, that a recall effort has launched against District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio for his role. But from the looks of it, average residents see little evidence a recall is being undertaken.
Press Release: Upper Great Highway to Close March 14
A historic oceanfront park is coming to San Francisco’s western edge, giving residents and visitors a place to walk, bike, relax, and connect with the coast like never before. The San Francisco Recreation and Park Department announced today that the park – the largest pedestrianization project in California history – will officially open on April 12.
Press Release: City Completes Key Westside Traffic and Street Upgrades
The City has completed key infrastructure upgrades to improve traffic flow on San Francisco’s west side, ensuring smoother access for residents, commuters, and visitors. These improvements lay the groundwork for the transformation of the Great Highway into an oceanfront park, creating a new recreational space while keeping the area navigable for all.
Commentary: In Praise of Engardio’s Street Safety Leadership
We understand the concerns some residents have about Ocean Beach Park and its potential impact on traffic patterns. However, the reality is that Proposition K has passed, and the Ocean Beach Park project is moving forward.
From a Reader: Open Letter to Supervisor Joel Engardio
You have repeatedly said that you should not be recalled over a single issue, i.e., the Prop. K vote closing the Upper Great Highway (UGH). Yes, the recall is for a single issue, but the issue is not the UGH. The issue is YOU, and your behavior, lack of response and a sense of duty to those who put you in office.
From a Reader: Recall Engardio – Unpleasant But Necessary
Joel Engardio, San Francisco’s District 4 Supervisor since 2023, has had a relatively short tenure in City Hall and yet has already committed a serious violation: Ignoring the will of his constituents.
Letter to the Editor: ‘Shallow and Simple Minded’ Voter Responds
This “shallow and simple minded” voter would like to point out to a recent letter writer that Joel Engardio must have been similarly “shallow and simple minded” when he loudly, publicly and actively promoted the recall of the city attorney and board of education members when he disagreed with their positions. Suddenly a recall of HIM is “wasteful”? How convenient.
Letter to the Editor: Recall a Waste of Money
The rise in recall efforts in California, particularly against Supervisor Joel Engardio, reflects a troubling trend where voters pursue recalls based on single issues. This approach wastes taxpayer money and undermines democratic processes by ignoring broad electoral decisions.
Sunset Supe May Face Recall Over Great Highway Closure
Following the passing of Proposition K, a controversial ballot measure which now will turn the Upper Great Highway into a full-time city park, a group of westside residents are beginning their attempt to recall District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio, who advocated for the measure to be on the ballot.
Richmond Review/Sunset Beacon 