"With about 30 percent of the vote in, 65 percent of the voters favored the recall. There's no way that's going to change as the final count trickles in. So now comes the tricky part: Will Engardio resign, giving Mayor Daniel Lurie the ability to appoint a supe before any new major legislation, including his Family Zoning Plan, goes before the board?"
"I think we can call this one right now: Sup. Joel Engardio has lost his job. And who will Lurie appoint? The voters of D4 have made clear that they oppose not only the closure of the Great Highway but the mayor's plan to put 12-story towers in their community. The new supe will have to face the voters both in June 2026, and in November 2026. Not an easy call."
About 30 percent of ballots counted showed 65 percent favoring a recall that effectively removes Supervisor Joel Engardio. A resignation would allow Mayor Daniel Lurie to appoint a replacement before major legislation, including the Family Zoning Plan, reaches the board. D4 voters clearly oppose the Great Highway closure and the mayoral proposal for 12-story towers in the neighborhood. Any appointed supervisor will confront voter scrutiny in both June 2026 and November 2026 elections. The selection and political strategy surrounding the appointment present a difficult choice for the mayor.
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