"Chow stated, 'I refuse to join in those kinds of games. I really don't want to be beholden to anybody but my fellow Sunset neighbors.'"
"GrowSF is a political pressure group that has pledged to spend some $2 million backing Lurie's allies in their 2026 races."
"Chow recounted the meeting at a forum, explaining that Agarwal and Bacio suggested he might be able to get a seat on a city commission."
"Chow noted that the GrowSF directors told him they would 'look into' the commission opportunities and 'see what we can do.'"
After Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed Alan Wong as District 4 supervisor, GrowSF directors met with challenger Albert Chow to dissuade him from running. They hinted at a possible city commission appointment, typically reserved for the mayor. Chow, who previously served on various city boards, recounted the meeting, emphasizing his desire to remain accountable to his community rather than political games. GrowSF plans to support Lurie's allies with significant funding in upcoming races, indicating their influence in local politics.
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