Ed Lee’s Contested Legacy on Housing

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Protesters gather on Mission Street. Photo by Liza Veale/KALW/Crosscurrents

By Liza Veale, KALW/Crosscurrents

As the mayor that presided over a wave of gentrification and displacement, Ed Lee took a lot of heat from the public. But, he also easily won reelection.

Since the affordable housing crisis was the No. 1 issue during Lee’s time in office, his policies around housing are likely to define what he’s remembered for. And there’s no clear consensus on whether he did more damage than good.

Read the complete story at KALW/Crosscurrents.

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