2007 San Francisco mayoral election

Issues

• Newsom's popularity – Newsom's approval rating has remained high throughout his first term.
• Same-sex marriage – Newsom's 2004 directive permitting the issuance of marriage licenses to same-sex couples played a key role in garnering wide approval from the largely liberal city.
• Potholes, infrastructure, deferred maintenance, and the mayor's plans to improve Muni.
• Keeping the San Francisco 49ers football team within city limits, as the team has threatened to move to a more spacious suburban stadium in Santa Clara County. The move would create a situation similar to that of the New York Jets and New York Giants, who both play at the New Jersey Meadowlands.
• The city's high homicide rate might also hurt Newsom during the campaign. A national survey gives San Francisco low marks for public safety. Indeed, San Francisco ranked well below both Los Angeles and New York City.
• Homelessness and transportation issues from previous years remain relevant. Public perception of the mayor's "Care, Not Cash" program will likely inform the debate.
• On February 1, 2007, Newsom admitted to having an affair with his campaign manager's wife, who was working in City Hall. Newsom later apologized about the scandal.

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