SF Supervisor Mark Farrell won’t run for mayor

San Francisco Supervisor Mark Farrell announced Thursday that he will not enter the mayor’s race, putting an end to months of speculation about whether he would consider running.

In an email to his supporters, Farrell cited a desire to spend more time with his wife and three young children. “The timing is simply not right for our family, and I will always put them first,” he said.

Instead, Farrell said he would spend the rest of his time in office “addressing the quality of life issues that matter most to San Franciscans: homelessness, housing, and public safety,” he said in his email.