> The truth is, had tech workers actually assumed a significant measure of political influence, and led in local politics, San Francisco would today be one of the greatest cities in the world. But not only was such political influence not achieved, it was never attempted.

Is that right? I thought Ron Conway was decently involved in SF politics (https://www.sfexaminer.com/news-columnists/hes-back-ron-conw...) and Ed Lee was backed by tech (https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/13/16771912/mayor-ed-lee-sa...).