Should A Techie Run San Francisco?

Published October 29, 2015 at 12:52 PM EDT

Reed Martin is running for mayor of San Francisco as an independent. In high school, he was <em>Here & Now</em> host Jeremy Hobson's debate partner. (Jeremy Hobson) — Reed Martin is running for mayor of San Francisco as an independent. In high school, he was *Here & Now* host Jeremy Hobson's debate partner. (Jeremy Hobson)

San Francisco is getting ready for an election on November 3. As the city grapples with the hot issue of housing and limiting development in a tech boom, voters will have the chance to elect a new mayor.

Incumbent Mayor Ed Lee is considered the frontrunner. He’s up against five other candidates, including Reed Martin, who was Here & Now host Jeremy Hobson’s high school debate partner.

See more stories from Here & Now’s trip to San Francisco

Guest

Reed Martin, candidate for mayor in San Francisco. He tweets @mayorGrandSF and @reedm.

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