Candidates for Board of Supervisors, District 1

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CONNIE CHAN

My occupation is Legislative Policy Advisor.

My qualifications are:

San Francisco needs a new start to preserve the soul of our city.

I’m an immigrant who grew up in rent-controlled housing and received a quality public education in San Francisco. My mom benefitted from job training at City College. Even before COVID-19, I knew that it was programs like these that allow families like mine to thrive - and these programs reflect the San Francisco values that will help our city recover.

I’ve been a public servant for over 15 years, serving at City Hall, Rec and Parks, City College and in the District Attorney’s office. With my experience, I will get our City on track by putting working people and communities first. I will prioritize 100% affordable housing preservation and development, protections for workers and small business assistance. I will push for greater transparency and accountability in City Hall against corporate and special interests.

I’m honored to be endorsed by U.S. Senator Kamala Harris, former State Senator Mark Leno, State Assemblymember Phil Ting, and nine members of the Board of Supervisors including our current Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer. I’m proud to have the support of Richmond District neighbors and leaders, AFT 2121 City College educators, San Francisco Tenants Union and SF Affordable Housing Alliance, who believe that together, we can emerge stronger than before.

Learn more at ConnieChanSF.com and I hope to have your support on November 3rd.

Connie Chan

SHERMAN R. D’SILVA

My occupation is Operations Manager.

My qualifications are:

Put the condition of our neighborhood first

• Clean Streets - No garbage, graffiti, needles or feces on our streets

• Homelessness - No more camping or sleeping on streets

- Safe shelters and rehabilitation services

• Safety - Increased police presence to deter theft and vandalism

• Pedestrian Safety - Timed traffic lights on all major streets

• Crime - Enforcement of city laws

• Accessibility - Neighborhood office with set hours

• Accountability - Focus on city departments to determine if money is used effectively

• Infrastructure - Ten year plan for replacing sidewalks and roads

• Environment - Acquisition of additional open space

- Distribution of recycled water for cleaning and irrigation

• Police Accountability - Increased oversight and transparency

• Business - Streamline application and permit process

• Independence - No money accepted from special interests, corporations or unions

As a native San Franciscan and Richmond District resident, I have seen the quality of the neighborhood deteriorate every year. A clean and safe neighborhood is what government is supposed to take care of first - before doing anything else

There will always be something that needs to be addressed, but if we can not take care of these basic needs, our priorities are wrong

If you believe we should focus on these issues first,

I would be honored by your vote

Sherman R. D’Silva

www.DSILVA2020.com

AMANDA INOCENCIO

My occupation is Attorney.

My qualifications are:

This democracy has the potential to provide freedom, equality, justice and prosperity for all, when, in unity, we stand up for each right. On March 3, 2020, the 100th anniversary of the Women’s March on Washington for our right to vote, I humbly stood on the shoulders of our ancestors, and filed my candidacy for Supervisor for this large in voice and brotherhood, but small in size, City.

In my decades long residency in San Francisco, I have joined forces to help build a city, as an advocate, activist and as a civil rights and defense lawyer, addressing rights and issues involving matters pertaining to immigration, tenants, criminal justice reform, LBGTQ, employment, poverty, education, children, and the environment.

As I am charged, under oath, to represent my client’s stated interests with competence and zealous advocacy, I, as district supervisor, will provide you with nothing less: I will work earnestly for practical solutions on matters of conflict, disrepair, or in need of building, that are urgently before us. Your vote to me is a cherished gift I will receive with your trust and my honor.

Thank you for your consideration. Please reach out to me: AmandaForSupervisor.com

“Together Today, and Into the Future”

Amanda Inocencio

DAVID E. LEE

My occupation is Civil Rights Leader.

My qualifications are:

The Richmond deserves a Supervisor who puts our neighborhood first.

As a civil rights nonprofit leader for over 27 years,
I have increased the Richmond’s minority voter registration and civic participation. I created new funding for ESL and undocumented families; raised the voices of 100,000 elderly, tenant and low-income neighbors.

Diversity is the Richmond’s greatest strength, and I pledge to continue my civil rights work to empower neighborhood voices as Supervisor.

I have lived in the Richmond for 36 years as both a renter and homeowner, and raised both of my kids here. My wife and I run a small business on Geary, and I have taught at San Francisco State since 2005.
I also served on the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission.

The Richmond needs bold, independent leadership.
I have the experience to unite people with progressive, pragmatic solutions to:

• Increase Affordable Housing to keep families in San Francisco;

• Protect Renters from eviction to help vulnerable residents;

• Jumpstart our Neighborhood Businesses;

• Expand Healthy SF to provide more San Franciscans with healthcare;

• Find Real Solutions to Homelessness, and

• Build a Tunnel underneath Geary to extend MUNI or BART to the Richmond.

I would be honored to have your support.

www.VoteDavidLee2020.com

David E. Lee

ANDREW N. MAJALYA

My occupation is Software Technology Sales.

My qualifications are:

Hi My Name is Andrew Majalya and I am running for Board of Supervisors District 1. I have zero experience running for political office but do understand the challenges that face our communities in District 1, having lived in Richmond District for 15 years. Being an outsider & running as a Independent gives me the ability to be truly free of capitualating to either the Democrats or Republicans. My hope is that when you get to know me & my positions on important issues like: Housing, Public Health, Public Safety, the Environment, Homelessness & Public Transportation, you will join me in making our communities in District 1 inclusive, safe & happy for everyone. “Your Voice is My Voice”

Andrew N. Majalya

MARJAN PHILHOUR

My occupation is Richmond Business Owner.

My qualifications are:

I was born in the Richmond to parents who immigrated from the Philippines and Iran. I’m raising my three kids here with my husband, Byron, while also operating our family business on Balboa Street.

The Richmond’s at a tipping point. Politicians have allowed our neighborhood challenges to worsen without taking action. Homelessness continues to rise, car break-ins are commonplace, streets are dirtier than ever, small businesses are closing, rents are too high.

The devastating impact of COVID-19 and the need to reform our criminal justice system have demonstrated that competent, hands-on leadership at City Hall is more critical than ever.

I’ve worked tirelessly to support our Richmond District neighbors, small businesses and employees, organized and delivered PPE, distributed food to those in need, and delivered groceries and prescriptions for neighbors who cannot leave their homes.

As your Supervisor I’ll take that same hands-on approach, providing the leadership and action needed to address the challenges our community has experienced for too long.

I’m ready to work for YOU — because WE are the Richmond.

I’m proud to be endorsed by:

Mayor London Breed

Senator Scott Wiener

Assemblymember David Chiu

Board of Equalization Member Malia Cohen

State Treasurer Fiona Ma

Assessor Carmen Chu

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto

Supervisor Catherine Stefani

Board of Education Members Jenny Lam and Faauuga Moliga

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 38

LiUNA! Laborers 261

African American Democratic Club

www.VoteMarjan.com

Marjan Philhour

VERONICA SHINZATO

My occupation is Tax Educator, Small Business Owner, Consultant.

My qualifications are:

I grew up in the Richmond District. It is my home, and where I am raising my two boys and taking care of my aging parents. I am an immigrant from Peru of Japanese descent and a proud graduate of San Francisco public schools, with a Masters’ degree in Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts from the University of San Francisco. I am a restaurant owner in San Francisco and a single working mom with two decades of local and state government experience. Working for; The City and County of San Francisco Board of Supervisors, California State Legislature, California State Board of Equalization and currently the California Department of Tax and Fee. For the past nine years, I have dedicated myself to implementing classes and programs to assist Small Business Owners and Nonprofit Organizations statewide. I have been active in serving the community however I cannot enjoy my liberty if it is taken away from others nor can I benefit from justice if others suffer from injustice. I am not running on anyone’s slate or with a special interest group, I will be a new voice at City Hall held accountable only to those I serve.

Veronica Shinzato