Daniel Lurie, San Francisco's incoming mayor, enlists Sam Altman and other business leaders to assist with his transition.

• Daniel Lurie, San Francisco's Mayor-elect, has commenced enlisting tech titans and business magnates to assist him in revamping the city's perception.
• The transition team comprises OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Twitter CFO Ned Segal.
• In a closely-watched race, London Breed was ousted by Lurie, a centrist Democrat and Levi Strauss heir, who will assume the role in 2025.
• CNBC reported that Lurie stated that San Francisco-based companies should invest in the city and be committed to their communities, citing Visa and Salesforce as examples of a "two-way street."

Daniel Lurie, San Francisco's Mayor-elect, has formed a transition team with tech experts and business leaders to revamp the city's image. The team includes OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and former Twitter CFO Ned Segal.

In a closely-watched race, Lurie, a centrist Democrat and Levi Strauss heir, defeated incumbent London Breed and will assume the role in 2025. San Francisco-based companies should invest in the city and give back to their communities, Lurie advised in a CNBC interview. He cited Visa and Salesforce as examples of a "two-way street" where both parties benefit.

"Lurie stated that he had excellent discussions with Sam Altman, who expressed a desire to establish a permanent presence in San Francisco. The goal is to further develop the city's reputation as a hub for AI, which it already holds, and Lurie will continue to invest in this area."

Lurie advised that the city should diversify its business sectors and not rely solely on one industry.

"Lurie stated that we will recruit companies from all sectors to return to San Francisco, with a goal of being the top business hub in the country, whether it's in healthcare, technology, or arts and culture."

Lurie, the founder of Tipping Point, intends to declare a state of emergency over the fentanyl crisis on his first day in office and plans to construct 1,500 shelter beds within his first six months. To help bring businesses and workers back to the city, Lurie stated that a fully-staffed police department and 911 dispatch office are necessary.

"Lurie emphasized the need to address the behavioral health crisis in San Francisco by increasing the availability of mental health and drug treatment beds. He also highlighted the importance of compassionately getting people off the streets while sending a clear message that San Francisco will no longer tolerate drug dealing or drug use."

Lurie stated, "Our current situation did not develop suddenly, and it will not be resolved quickly."

Lurie's administration aims to bring workers back to offices by modeling the goal and encouraging others to follow suit. He plans to have his team work five days a week and hopes that the administration's efforts to clean up the streets will inspire others to do the same. Additionally, Lurie emphasizes the importance of providing more affordable housing to ensure workers can afford to live in the city.

The city will be revitalized by the upcoming events, including the JPMorgan Healthcare Conference, NBA All-Star Game, and Super Bowl LX, which will take place over the next year and a half.

"Lurie stated that he had spoken with Jamie Dimon and the commissioner of the NBA, and they all expressed a desire for San Francisco to return."

The election of Lurie is part of a broader trend in California of moving towards more conservative policies and leaders. In major counties, more conservative district attorneys were elected, including Nathan Hochman in Los Angeles, while Alameda county District Attorney Pamela Price and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao faced successful recalls. California voters also passed a proposition that increased penalties for certain drug and theft crimes while rejecting a measure to raise the state's minimum wage to $18 an hour. Across the state, voters' main concern was the economy, according to polling from the Public Policy Institute of California, which found that the economy, cost of living, and inflation were the top issues for 35 percent of voters this cycle.

Despite the financial struggles of Californians, the state remains a blue state and Democratic stronghold, according to Mark Baldassare, PPIC's survey director.

Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special legislative session next week to prepare California for potential policy changes related to climate change, reproductive rights, and other issues, in anticipation of President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House in January.

CNBC reported that Lurie disagrees with the "shift to the right" narrative in San Francisco, stating that his main challenge will be overcoming the skepticism towards the city's current state.

"Lurie stated that in San Francisco, they have returned to practicality with the election. The focus is on achieving outcomes for the city's residents, rather than allowing individuals to suffer and die on the streets, which is not forward-thinking."