His passing is not only a tragic
official loss for our city, but an immense personal loss for all who
were fortunate to call him friend. Mayor Lee's first priority was always the people. His strong moral
compass was rooted in his identity as the hardworking son of an
immigrant family of modest means and was guided by his years as a
community organizer and civil rights lawyer. Ed fundamentally understood that the strength of a community is
measured by its success in meeting the needs of all its people. He knew
the rhythms and the workings of San Francisco at the most granular
level, and dedicated decades to improving the lives of all San
Franciscans.
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