Jeremy Mack & Keane Chukwuneta The Billionaire-Backed Takeover of San Francisco

This talk lays out the Phoenix Project's research findings to date. The report includes:
The rise of "Astroturfing" efforts to shift the SF political narrative to oppose progressive
politicians and shift the electoral playing field. [“Astroturfing” is the practice of hiding the
sponsors of a political message, to make it appear as if the message comes from a
grassroots movement]. The emergence of a network political pressure organizations such as Neighbors for a Better San Francisco, GrowSF and Abundance Network to run recalls and support Astroturf-aligned candidates. The current state of the Astroturf Network, its candidates, and what to expect leading up to the November election.

Jeremy Mack is a dedicated advocate for transformative public policy, with a Master's from the University of San Francisco and a dual major from Bates College. Specializing in Restorative Justice and ethical urban development, his work spans policy research, community organizing, and impactful academic work on the Better Neighborhoods, Same Neighbors Initiative in East Oakland.

Keane Chukwuneta is a seasoned political strategist and organizer currently with the labor union
CIR-SEIU, along with a deep commitment to labor rights and political advocacy. From directing field operations for congressional campaigns to spearheading voter engagement initiatives, Keane's expertise has been pivotal in shaping progressive campaigns and policies across California.