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Francis Michael Jordan (born February 20, 1935) is an American politician and former police chief, who served as mayor of San Francisco from 1992 to 1996. He is a Democrat.
Aug 22, 2023 · Frank Jordan, who was mayor between 1992-1996, says the city is spending too much money and not solving the homeless crisis. He suggests more mental health wards, group homes, and judge orders for the homeless with problems.
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Jan 10, 2024 · Former San Francisco mayor Frank Jordan is part of a campaign to change how supervisors are elected in the city. He argues that citywide voting would provide more unity and representation for all districts.
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Aug 2, 2019 · Frank Jordan, who served as mayor of San Francisco from 1992 to 1996, introduced a controversial enforcement-based strategy to deal with homelessness. His "Matrix" program used police as outreach workers to clear the streets and steer the homeless into services, but faced criticism and backlash.
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Mayor Frank Jordan, January 8, 1992 -- Jan. 8, 1996. Former police chief, he surprisingly won election by campaigning against the poor, homeless, and the general collapse of civility in San Francisco during Agnos' uninspired administration.
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Dec 26, 1995 · It was often said that Frank Jordan wasn't an inspirational leader. Maybe so. But his fate was to serve in uninspired times - an era of backbiting, downsizing and squabbling. He perceived his...
How a former police chief and a gay rights activist clashed in 1991 and a shoe became a symbol of the city's history. Listen to the audio and see the shoe at the Media Museum of Northern California.
