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2020 San Francisco Supervisor Candidates from District 1



District 1
CONNIE CHAN
Sherman D’Silva
David Lee
Marjan Philhour
Veronica Shinzato
ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession
Audit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF
Offer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district
Expand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF
Make some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system
Expand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters)
What’s your favorite App?
Google Maps
SF311
Strava
TikTok
Kindle
CONNIE CHAN
CONNIE CHAN

ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - SUPPORTSAudit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTSOffer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - SUPPORTS
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district - SUPPORTSExpand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - OPPOSES
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF - SUPPORTSMake some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTSExpand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - SUPPORTS
What’s your favorite App? - Google Maps
What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?
We should expand the City’s current initiative Fiber to Housing, where the City includes built-in infrastructure for high speed internet in its new affordable housing development. Based on a similar model, we should also expand to sidewalks within neighborhood commercial districts, as well as recreation centers and public schools.Do you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?
I support restructuring our police officers’ role in our community so that they won’t be involved in homeless sweeps or mental health and wellness calls. I also support redirecting funding to support our public health care and public education systems that will serve our communities of color and working people.To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?
Billionaires & corporations need to pay their fair share & contribute to the recovery of SF so we can provide equitable city services serving working people & small businesses. We also need transparency on our city’s budget & can accomplish this by holding city departments accountable, pushing for audits, & ensuring checks and balances.Sherman D’Silva
Sherman D’Silva

ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - OPPOSESAudit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTSOffer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - ABSTAINS
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district - SUPPORTSExpand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPORTS
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF - OPPOSESMake some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTSExpand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - OPPOSES
What’s your favorite App? - SF311
What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?
City wide free internet accessDo you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?
NoTo address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?
Cutting costs- city cost structure is not sustainable long termDavid Lee
David Lee

ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - OPPOSESAudit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTSOffer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - SUPPORTS
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district - OPPOSESExpand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPPORTS
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF - SUPPORTSMake some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTSExpand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - SUPPORTS
What’s your favorite App? - Strava
What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?
I would support initiatives that provide the tools necessary for the disenfranchised to access the internet. We must increase access to the internet by expanding free wifi and providing students with computers and tablets. We must also offer the training opportunities to provide pathways to future careers in technology.Do you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?
Yes, I support the efforts to redirect portions of the SFPD’s budget and reallocate the funding to city programs and community-based organizations, especially those that are involved with uplifting underserved communities with job training, providing security, health and wellness, and after-school programs.To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?
I believe we need to cut costs, beginning with auditing city departments and programs. We need to cut waste, clean up corruption, and streamline government first to restore trust in City Hall. This is why I am pledging no new taxes during this pandemic.Marjan Philhour
Marjan Philhour

ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - ABSTAINSAudit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTSOffer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - ABSTAINS
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district - ABSTAINSExpand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPPORTS
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF - SUPPORTSMake some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - ABSTAINS
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTSExpand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - ABSTAINS
What’s your favorite App? - TikTok
What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?
I would work to implement free, municipal broadband wifi throughout the City.Do you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?
Yes, I support Mayor Breed’s proposal to reallocate funds from the SFPD budget to community organizations that support the Black community, as well as long term mental health treatments.To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?
We need to learn to live within our means which is why I support a full independent audit of all city departments to identify areas where we can streamline processes and eliminate duplicative services.Veronica Shinzato
Veronica Shinzato

ECONOMY
Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - SUPPORTSAudit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS
HOUSING
Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - ABSTAINSOffer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - ABSTAINS
HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH
Build a Navigation Center in each district - ABSTAINSExpand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPPORTS
TRANSPORTATION
Enact congestion pricing in SF - ABSTAINSMake some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS
TECH
Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTSExpand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - SUPPORTS
What’s your favorite App? - Kindle