Overview. The availability of affordable homes and opportunities to purchase those homes, as well as affordable rental stock, is vital to the success of any community. This issue has plagued San Francisco for far too long. Simply put, we are not providing enough housing to fill the demand. Additionally, if our hard-working residents are not [...]

Prioritizing Healthcare for All San Franciscans As District 8 Supervisor, I will work to improve access to affordable healthcare and increase funding for HIV/AIDS and other important health issues.  My record demonstrates strong leadership in securing healthcare access and resources andI know how to build coalitions to support health-related initiatives.  San Franciscans strongly support ensuring [...]

Over the past several months, we have been collecting information about what matters to District 8 residents in these difficult financial times. We began by issuing a budget survey about our City’s looming deficit. Approximately 250 individuals filled out our survey and gave feedback on what the City should do to rectify the deficit over [...]

Everyday, San Franciscans are improving the environment by composting our kitchen scraps, switching to energy-efficient light bulbs, taking MUNI to work, and supporting businesses that implement green initiatives. Yet, there is more to be done. We can achieve the most significant impact when we work together. Carrotmob puts the concept of working together into action. [...]

Despite being one of the best places to live, San Francisco has become more and more difficult for families. Together, we can create a more welcoming San Francisco for children and youth, who represent our City’s diversity. Too often families feel they have to leave the City when their children become school age. Families who [...]