SF eyes campaign spending reform after priciest election yet

In an era of big money in local politics, ethics watchdogs are proposing a set of changes to San Francisco’s campaign-finance laws.

If approved, the tweaks could provide a limited benefit to candidates who rely on public financing to fund their campaigns , though they are unlikely to stem the flood of money that enters San Francisco politics every election year.

The proposal comes less than a year after Mayor Daniel Lurie vastly outspent his opponents in a crowded mayoral race — much to their chagrin — largely by funneling his own money into the campaign. In total, 2024 was the most expensive election year in San Francisco history , according to the Ethics Commission.

Last month, the Ethics Commission unveiled recommendations that would double the maximum individual contribution t