Apparently something can be done legislatively.

The recreational cannabis rollout was delayed when the city, in my opinion rightly, realised that the dispensary licenses were being granted to a wealthy few. (And likely people who had previously financially lobbied against the legalisation for years.)

https://www.sfexaminer.com/news/sfs-proposed-cannabis-regula...

Build more housing. Shut down streets to car traffic. Encourage first time business owners. Expand social programs. Fund the arts. Make these wealthy companies buying up property pay for it. If they threaten to leave for Salt Lake or Austin then kindly wish them well.