Chris Larsen

Rule Changes

Donor to the pro-Lurie charter campaign.

San Francisco voters approved Mayor Daniel Lurie's three charter measures, giving him more control over city departments and making it harder for residents to put measures on the ballot. Unofficial results showed Proposition D at 57.75%, E at 66.88% and F at 62.86%, with separate Proposition A passing at 70.64%.

Updated 4 days ago

Money Moves

Active funder of SFPD surveillance technology

San Francisco's police surveillance unit has run rent-free out of a downtown office tower for a year and a half. A new resolution would let it stay through March 2032, on a gift from cryptocurrency company Ripple Labs valued at $5.5 million.

Updated 4 days ago

Rule Changes

Gave $540,000 to pro-Ellington PAC

Theo Ellington will represent San Francisco’s District 10 after winning 67% of the vote to defeat nine opponents. His main rival, Dion-Jay “DJ” Brookter, finished with 31%.

Updated 7 days ago

Money Moves

Seed funder of the pilot

The pilot's first public showcase came Oct. 17, when the inaugural Market Street Arts & Theater Festival put more than 50 programs into 35 venues across six blocks. The 12-month effort funds public art, interactive lighting and subsidized leases for cultural tenants in vacant storefronts.

Updated Oct 20

Money Moves

One of three backers of the new Market Street Arts & Theater District

The Mid-Market arts district held its launch festival Saturday, October 17, across 35 venues on six blocks from Fifth Street to Van Ness Avenue. San Francisco Chronicle coverage of the event asked whether art can help bring downtown back to life.

Updated Oct 19

Rule Changes

Criticized the 12-month data retention, adding pressure for change

San Francisco police remove Flock license plate data from the company's platform after 30 days, then move a copy to an internal SFPD system for another 11 months. San Jose, Oakland and South San Francisco delete such data after 30 days, and Flock recommends seven days. Critics say moving data is not deleting it.

Updated Oct 17

Money Moves

As of September 2026: Gave $540,000 total to the pro-Ellington committee; Ellington won.

Chris Larsen gave $540,000 to an independent committee backing Theo Ellington in District 10, including a $40,000 top-up in late September. Ellington won the Nov. 3 election with 68.6% of the vote, taking the seat held by termed-out Supervisor Shamann Walton.

Updated Sep 6