Steve Kerr embraces Phoenix Suns assistant coach Jesse Mermuys after their NBA play-in game in Phoenix on April 17. The game could be Kerr’s last as the Warriors head coach.
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr embodies the spirit of the Bay Area. The players love him. He matches the value we hold dear — integrity.
Kerr’s track record speaks for itself. The culture of human decency and respect that he cultivates within the team truly sets him apart.
Kerr stands as a beacon of stability and morality. His courage is unique in the sports world in taking stances on nonviolence and human dignity.
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In our chaotic country, we should acknowledge and prioritize what truly matters — strength in numbers in ways that support humanity. The Warriors players feel that. You can’t put a big enough price tag on an environment where players want to stay and play for Kerr.
Unlucky injuries impact team wins, but are not a reason to blame the coaching staff. Keeping Kerr as the Warriors coach recognizes what resonates with Dub Nation.
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Unless Kerr chooses another path, let us voice our support. The grass doesn’t always get greener with change; it just gets different. I’ll take what we have.
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Leadership questionable
Regarding “Endorsement: One candidate clearly stands above the rest for S.F. school board” (Editorials, SFChronicle.com, April 17): I am puzzled by the endorsement that backs school board President Phil Kim while acknowledging a period of significant “turmoil” for the San Francisco Unified School District overlapping his term.
During Kim’s tenure, San Francisco experienced its first teachers strike in half a century. Additionally, the district’s payroll system failures continued to plague its employees with late and inaccurate disbursements.
Kim, appointed by former Mayor London Breed in 2024, is a former charter school executive who is open to the idea of closing schools in the district. What is his plan to raise sufficient revenue so schools receive equal attention, accommodation and offer smaller class sizes?
The editorial board talks about Kim’s “extensive experience” and “competence” without linking them to any accomplishments. The endorsement acknowledges the district’s “fragile financial state,” “persistent staffing challenges” and “decreased enrollment,” but gives no example of how Kim has or would address these crises.
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The San Francisco school district deserves leadership that will keep schools open, develop viable funding mechanisms and prioritize the needs of all students.
Tab Buckner, San Francisco
Be wary of Becerra
Many former supporters of Eric Swalwell’s campaign for governor are considering backing Xavier Becerra. Important note: Becerra has been no friend of California’s cities and counties or the services they provide.
Under Becerra’s watch as U.S. secretary of health and human services, the department tried to shut down San Francisco’s Laguna Honda Hospital — the largest public skilled-nursing facility in the country.
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Instead of working with city officials, the Health and Human Services Department ordered almost all the 680 disabled and elderly residents to vacate it in a matter of months — despite warnings that patients could die from “transfer trauma.” I filed a class-action lawsuit on behalf of patients in 2022.
It was only after at least eight of the transferred patients died that the department later changed course and paused the transfers.
In a cynical time, it is perhaps unsurprising that politicians often wield power recklessly and in their own self-interest. Let’s not support them.
Louise Renne, San Francisco
Miles for Alameda judge
Regarding “Endorsement: Michael Johnson and Selia Warren for Alameda Superior Court judge” (Editorials, SFChronicle.com, April 22): The editorial board did not endorse Patricia Miles for Alameda County Superior Court judge, but I have known her for nearly 30 years and believe she is the best person for the position.
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The endorsement noted that Patricia’s extensive judicial experience will let her “hit the ground running,” but omitted mention of her many years of work at private firms, large (where we were colleagues) and small.
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Like her opponent, Patricia has represented many clients, including the city of Oakland. Patricia is also admitted to the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court and the state bars of California and New York.
I urge residents of Alameda County to look past the Chronicle’s endorsement, get to know Patricia, and vote for her on June 2. See www.pmilesforjudge.com.