Candidates for Board of Supervisors, District 6

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MS BILLIE COOPER

My occupation is

My qualifications are:

I Ms Billie Cooper am running for San Francisco District 6 supervisor seat - I’ve been a community stakholder for 35 years in District 6 - I’m a community Activist and Advocate - I’m honest I also am a long term survivor of HIV+ I’m a person in recovery for 20 years I’m a United States Navy Veteran I’ve always stood with my District 6 community in solidarity giving love and support whenever we’re rallying for Equity and Equality I’m also a Cancer Survivor

Ms Billie Cooper

MATT DORSEY

My occupation is Appointed Member, Board of Supervisors.

My qualifications are:

It was the convergence of San Francisco’s record-shattering crisis in fatal drug overdoses and my own personal journey in recovery from drug addiction that moved me to ask Mayor London Breed to consider me as her appointee to a Board of Supervisors vacancy last May.

Fulfilling the promise of recovery for all who need it remains a personal priority for me in City Hall. My 30+ years of work in local government, LGBTQ+ equality, HIV/AIDS advocacy, police reform and public safety also prepares me well to continue serving as a fearless and effective supervisor for District 6.

· I’m fighting for a safer city and to solve our police staffing shortage responsibly — standing up to reckless calls to defund and even abolish SFPD.

· I’m continuing the work I did for 14 years on the San Francisco City Attorney’s Office’s leadership team — protecting renters and fighting for working families.

· I’m championing the Affordable Homes Now charter amendment — to streamline housing production at all income levels, in every San Francisco neighborhood.

I’m proudly endorsed by Mayor London Breed, State Senator Scott Wiener, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, former City Attorney Dennis Herrera, and the Nor Cal Carpenters Union, among many others.

I respectfully ask for your vote.

Learn more at https://www.mattdorsey.org.

Matt Dorsey

CHERELLE JACKSON

My occupation is Director of Communications.

My qualifications are:

Candidate Statement of Qualifications:

My qualifications are: My name is Cherelle Jackson. My mission, and my commitment lies with representing the voices of the underserved, and marginalized. I am committed to representing the disempowered, and unprotected. I received a Masters Degree in Political Science Public Policy & Public Administration including my Bachelors of Arts in Psychology Concentration Sociology. I have served as a community activist for marginalized, and underserved communities. I have had the privilege of working with seniors, veterans, and individuals experiencing homelessness. I have served as an educator working with diverse student populations including immigrants. I am also an executive producer for Rose Milk Podcast. I am author. 2020-2021 Influencer of the Year for International Association of Women. Director of Communications for Justice Equity Inclusion Committee. Co-Chair of Workers With Disabilities Committee, member of LQBTQIA+ Lavendar committee, and the Women’s committee. I was Top 5 in my group for Jet Set Magazine. I served as an essential worker during the pandemic, keynote speaker, and panelist, supports small businesses, and continues to set the tone, and standard for thriving women, and all communities. Together we will restore our communities, get intentional about the work we do, and lead with grace.

Cherelle Jackson

HONEY MAHOGANY

My occupation is Social Worker.

My qualifications are:

STOP CRIME

I grew up in San Francisco in a family of African immigrants, and I know what it’s like to feel unsafe in our city. You have my word that I’ll fight like hell to ensure that our streets are safe and that people who commit crimes face consequences.

TOUGH LOVE

I have a Master’s in Social Work from Berkeley, and for 20 years, I’ve worked to get homeless people off the streets, get people with addiction sober, and get people who’ve committed crimes to take responsibility.

BUILD HOUSING

Let’s stop arguing about housing and just build it. I have real experience building housing at all levels. As Chief of Staff to Supervisor Matt Haney, I oversaw the approval of 9000+ units of housing in District 6...more than all other districts combined.

INDEPENDENCE

I have years of experience in City Hall, but I’m not part of any political faction. I believe in respectful communication, building bridges, and reaching across the aisle. And I refuse to be a yes man for a government that isn’t doing its job... sometimes City Departments need tough love too.

ENDORSEMENTS

Assemblymember Matt Haney

Board of Supervisor President Shammon Walton

Supervisor Myrna Melgar

Supervisor Gordon Mar

Bart Director Janice Li

Bart Director Devan Dufty

Board of City College Trustee Shanell Williams

San Francisco Teachers (UESF)

Honey Mahogany