San Francisco named its first Inspector General this week, after voters created the position tasked with citywide accountability in 2024’s general election. 

Alexandra “Alex” Shepard, an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California, was selected for the role and will start in January, according to the city Controller’s Office. 

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