The 2015 Silver SPUR Awards, held on November 19, recognized four individuals whose achievements have made San Francisco and the Bay Area a better place to live and work.
Jim Lazarus is the senior vice president of public policy for the San Francisco Chamber of Commerce. A former deputy mayor and former deputy city attorney for the City and County of San Francisco, he has played a key role in good government reforms in San Francisco and beyond. A long-time SPUR board member, Lazarus has had leadership roles for numerous community institutions like the San Francisco Zoo and San Francisco Recreation and Park Commission.
Learn about our other 2015 Silver SPUR honorees:
How Leah Shahum Makes the Streets Safe for Everyone
How Harlan Kelly Jr. Builds a Sustainable City
How Carole Galante Changes Lives by Housing People