Local government is where change happens and I am passionate about public policy. These are the issues I feel are important to make positive changes to our City. Please contact us and let us know the issues that you think are important.

Maintain the Character of SF and District 5

I will work to protect the distinct character of San Francisco. As Supervisor, I will make sure that development and other powerful interests do not usurp the interests of residents. I will support development that represents San Francisco values and fulfills the need for affordable housing, community health, and sustainability.

Transportation

San Francisco is a transit first city. We need to achieve strong goals to reduce the need for a car as the primary means of transport around our city. As Supervisor I will work to:
  • Improve MUNI by setting up an incentive system that rewards better, safer service and uses new technologies to increase efficiency.
  • Fix the roads and sidewalks in District 5 that are in disrepair which greatly limits the mobility of elderly and disabled people
  • Work to create more safe bike lanes

NO DOOR HANGERS/Sustainability

Our campaign has made a commitment to run a cleaner more environmentally-friendly campaign by not using doorhangers which end up as garbage on the streets. Read more about this...

New Ideas

  • A city run Haight Street museum to generate city revenue and coalesce the history of the area
  • A Community Garden in the beginning of Golden Gate Park at Haight and Stanyan
  • Texting drivers before towing their cars (David Chiu's proposal yet to be implemented by the Mayor's office)
  • Applying more resources to health and crime hotspots to save money by better targeting city resources
  • A two officer Bike Theft Unit at the SFPD

Fund Public Health / CPMC

I have worked in public health for two decades. The City needs to support and fully fund the San Francisco Department of Public Health as it prepares for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act.

With regards to the CPMC Project at Cathedral Hill it is imperative that Sutter Health ensures the long-term viability of St. Luke's. There are also issues regarding traffic that the hospital would create for the surrounding neighborhood. I will represent the residents and neighbors of District 5 as the City negotiates with Sutter Health.

Music and Art

Find creative ways to support music and the arts
Music and art are integral to the SF experience but it is nearly impossible for artists or musicians to make a living in this city. That has to change. I will work to make the city more liveable for artists and musicians by providing opportunities and creative housing solutions. If we can welcome the America's Cup and it's culture we should do more to welcome artists and musicians that want to call SF home.

The SF Food Revolution

There is a food revolution underway in the Bay Area with the idea that people should consume food grown locally which is not processed, is healthy, pesticide free, and sustainable. As Supervisor I will:
  • Support sustainable urban agriculture projects
  • Hold the  Eat Real Fest in District 5 with local SF vendors and restaurants joining in on the action
  • Work to expand the Fillmore Farmer's Market
  • Experiment with new programs to require food trucks to obtain a % of their ingredients from local suppliers.

Small Business

Support the businesses that are the lifeblood of our City
  • Streamline and modernize the business license and permit process
  • Address parking and other transit issues that affect the bottom line of small businesses
  • Work to reduce the tax burden of small business by making larger corporations pay their fair share.

Public Safety/Drug Policy Reform

Reduce violent and property crime by reducing drug arrest and increase community policing.
When drug arrests increase violent and property crime increases. This relationship is well-documented in research and in real life. It is also clear that current drug policies disproportionately hurt people in communities of color. These laws systematically erode civil liberties for specific groups of people. I'm tired of this. As it led the way in gay marriage, SF should lead the way with sane drug policies. As Supervisor I would propose effectively: 
  • Reducing drug arrests/prosecution for narcotics including marijuana.
  • Shifting law enforcement resources to solving violent and property crimes and increasing police foot patrols.
  • Increasing our commitment to substance abuse and harm reduction programs in SF.
  • Treating drug use/abuse as a public health issue and not a criminal justice issue.
  • Increasing our commitment/resources to successful community-based programs for youth that provide activities, job training, and other educational opportunities.

Homelessness

In order to solve the homeless issue we need to seriously address substance abuse and mental health.
  • Invest resources in more inpatient detox placements available for substance abusers who seek treatment.
  • Improve living conditions in Single Room Occupancy hotels and shelters including adding more security and better compensation for staff.
  • Start pilot programs for wet shelters in SF.

City Government

Modernize City Government  By Improving Information Technology (IT)
As Supervisor I will work to restructure the City’s IT departments to ensure accountability for updating SF’s IT across all departments bringing us into the 21st century and delivering City services smarter and more efficiently.

Support the Protest Movement

San Francisco is a city that leads the country in progressive issues and politics. It is a voice on the national stage. The City has a history of protest so I believe we need to support the protest movement that is taking place worldwide. The City should find venues for peaceful movements and strongly protect the the First Amendment rights of those protesting.

Earthquake Preparedness

Retrofit soft understory buildings in SF
As Supervisor I would dedicate city resources to educate landlords about the benefits of soft understory retrofitting and provide incentives to do so. This idea is supported by SPUR and is a relatively inexpensive measure which can prevent major problems in the long-run when the next earthquake occurs.

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