San Francisco will not renew the contract of the polling chief with “impeccable record” because he is a white male

San Francisco’s election director, who has an “impeccable” record of rigging the city’s elections, is being fired from his contract because he is a white male.

San Francisco Department of Elections Director John Arntz has presided over the county and city elections for 20 years, and he’s done so without a trace of scandal or wrongdoing.

And in return for his good work, the city will throw him to the side of the road because of the color of his skin.

The San Francisco Electoral Commission voted 4-2 not to renew Arntz’s contract to Mission Local. He is allowed to reapply for the post but will have to compete with other applicants after the Commission clarified that they are looking for a more versatile director to fill the post.

The commission has applauded Arntz for his “incredible leadership,” but it takes someone with different demographic credentials to meet the city’s racial quota goals.

“I think some people have forgotten the history of this department,” prosecutor David Chiu told Mission Local.

“Before Director Arntz, in as many years, we had five directors, ballot boxes floating in the bay, and a severe lack of confidence in city elections,” he added. “Many of us are confused.”

Election Commissioner Cynthia Dai admitted there were no performance issues related to the decision to fire Arntz.

“Our decision wasn’t about your merits, but after twenty years we wanted to take action on the city’s racial justice plan and give people the opportunity to run for leadership positions,” Commission President Chris Jerdonek told Arntz in an email, which was obtained from Mission Local.

The commission appeared to completely ignore a letter signed by all 12 election commissioners asking for Arntz’s reappointment and praising him for his extensive experience and knowledge.

The position in the electoral department will be available in May 2023. Arntz said he has not yet made a decision on whether or not to reapply for the position.

Here is an interview with Arntz about the elections:

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