History of Daniel Lurie in Timeline

Daniel Lurie is an American politician and philanthropist currently serving as the 46th mayor of San Francisco since 2025. He won the 2024 election, defeating incumbent London Breed. Before entering politics, Lurie founded and served as CEO of Tipping Point Community, an organization focused on poverty alleviation in the Bay Area. His background blends philanthropic leadership with his current role in public office.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

1911: First Candidate Elected Mayor with No Government Experience Since 1911

During the 2024 election cycle there were arguments that Daniel Lurie won because of high public support for his policy issues and a lack of government experience, which is historic as Lurie was the first candidate to be elected mayor of San Francisco with no government experience since 1911.

February 1977: Birth of Daniel Lurie

In February 1977, Daniel Lawrence Lurie was born. He later became a politician and philanthropist, and the 46th mayor of San Francisco.

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2000: Worked on Bill Bradley's presidential campaign

In 2000, Daniel Lurie worked as a field organizer in Iowa for Bill Bradley's presidential campaign.

2001: Moved to New York City

In 2001, Daniel Lurie moved to New York City to work for the Robin Hood Foundation, founded by Paul Tudor Jones.

2003: Returned to San Francisco

In 2003, Daniel Lurie returned to San Francisco.

2005: Received Master of Public Policy

In 2005, Daniel Lurie received his Master of Public Policy from the Goldman School of Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley; his thesis consisted of a business plan for a charitable foundation based on the Robin Hood model.

2006: Married Becca Prowda

In 2006, Daniel Lurie married Becca Prowda; they have a son and a daughter.

2015: Largest Quarterly Decrease in Downtown Core Vacancy Rate Since 2015

In the second quarter of 2025, San Francisco's office leasing market also showed signs of recovery. According to preliminary data from real estate firm CBRE, the total vacancy rate in the downtown core declined to 35.1%, down from 35.8% the previous quarter—marking the largest quarterly decrease since 2015. Availability also dropped to 37.7%, reflecting an 80-basis-point improvement.

2016: Led the Super Bowl Bid Committee

In 2016, Daniel Lurie led the 2016 San Francisco Bay Area Super Bowl Bid Committee, ensuring that 25% of revenue was designated to local non-profits to help fight poverty after a successful bid.

2018: Committed to raising funds to reduce homelessness

In 2018, Daniel Lurie committed to raising $100 million in two years to reduce chronic homelessness in San Francisco by 50%.

November 16, 2019: Stepped down as CEO of Tipping Point Community

On November 16, 2019, Daniel Lurie stepped down as CEO of Tipping Point Community after 15 years of leading the organization, remaining with Tipping Point as chair of the board.

2019: Wife named Director of Protocol

In 2019, Daniel Lurie's wife, Becca Prowda, was named Director of Protocol by California Governor Gavin Newsom.

September 26, 2023: Launched mayoral candidacy

On September 26, 2023, Daniel Lurie launched his candidacy for mayor of San Francisco in the 2024 election, challenging incumbent mayor London Breed.

January 2024: Campaign received donations

By January 2024, Daniel Lurie's campaign committee had raised about $3.5 million, including a $1 million donation from his mother Mimi Haas, considered possibly "the largest contribution to a committee in support or opposition of a candidate in San Francisco history."

November 5, 2024: Elected Mayor of San Francisco

On November 5, 2024, Daniel Lurie was elected as mayor of San Francisco.

2024: Endorsements and Policy Views

During the 2024 election, some Republican groups endorsed Daniel Lurie, with Lurie welcoming the endorsement while reaffirming he is a lifelong Democrat. Former San Francisco mayor and police chief Frank Jordan also endorsed Lurie. Lurie advocated for a fully staffed police department and sheriff's office.

2024: Election as Mayor of San Francisco

In 2024, Daniel Lurie was elected as the 46th Mayor of San Francisco, having defeated the incumbent mayor, London Breed.

January 8, 2025: Sworn in as Mayor of San Francisco

On January 8, 2025, Daniel Lurie was sworn in as the 46th mayor of San Francisco, capping his salary at $1 per year instead of the full $364,582 salary.

February 2025: Launched Permitting Tracker

In February 2025, Daniel Lurie launched a new permitting tracker to increase public visibility into city operations. His administration has pledged to review nonprofit contracts to ensure public funds are being used effectively and to shift resources away from underperforming providers.

February 25, 2025: Introduced Legislation to Convert Office Buildings into Housing

On February 25, 2025, Daniel Lurie's administration introduced legislation to simplify the process of converting empty office buildings into housing and has launched an online tracker of permits to increase transparency and speed up project timelines.

May 13, 2025: "Rebuilding the Ranks" Initiative Announced

On May 13, 2025, Daniel Lurie announced a "Rebuilding the Ranks" initiative aimed at restoring baseline staffing across public safety agencies and reducing reliance on overtime.

May 2025: Increase in Home List Prices

In May 2025, the median home list prices in San Francisco increased by 51% compared to a year before in the downtown ZIP code.

July 21, 2025: Approval of Lurie's Mayorship

According to a San Francisco Chronicle poll released on July 21, 2025, 73% of respondents approved of Daniel Lurie's mayorship, praising his actions regarding cleanliness and crime while noting concerns about housing prices and homelessness.

August 22, 2025: Participated in Ukrainian Flag-Raising Ceremony

On August 22, 2025, Daniel Lurie participated in a Ukrainian flag-raising ceremony at San Francisco City Hall to commemorate Ukraine's Flag Day and the 34th anniversary of the country's independence, emphasizing the struggle for freedom and dignity.

September 30, 2025: Hosted Consul General of China and Proclaimed China-US Friendship and Heritage Day

On September 30, 2025, Daniel Lurie hosted the consul general of China in a flag-raising ceremony and proclaimed October 1, 2025, the National Day of the People's Republic of China, as "China-US Friendship and Heritage Day."

October 1, 2025: Proclaimed China-US Friendship and Heritage Day

On October 1, 2025, Daniel Lurie proclaimed "China-US Friendship and Heritage Day" during a flag-raising ceremony.

2025: Serving as Mayor of San Francisco

Since 2025, Daniel Lurie has been serving as the 46th and current mayor of San Francisco.

2025: Administration Focus

Since taking office in 2025, Mayor Daniel Lurie's administration has focused on reducing crime by decreasing the city's homelessness and behavioral health crises, and by stimulating San Francisco's economy. His administration has also created new shelters and treatment beds as part of the "Breaking the Cycle" plan, which aims to reduce visible street homelessness and connect more people to long-term housing and care.