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2020 San Francisco Supervisor Candidates from District 3

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District 3


AARON PESKIN
INCUMBENT


DANNY SAUTER


Spencer Simonsen

ECONOMY

Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession

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Audit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget

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HOUSING

Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF

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Offer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19

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HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH

Build a Navigation Center in each district

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Expand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program

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TRANSPORTATION

Enact congestion pricing in SF

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Make some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent

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TECH

Build an SF-government operated public internet system

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Expand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters)

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What’s your favorite App?

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Duolingo

None

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AARON PESKIN

Supervisor Aaron Peskin is the current District 3 Supervisor. He did not respond to sf.citi's request to fill out the candidate questionnaire.

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Danny Sauter

What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?

Immediately, we need to make sure the digital divide doesn't follow students to remote learning environments. I'd fight for funding for laptops and home wi-fi hotspots for most vulnerable students. Longterm, city-wide fiber must be pursued so that every resident has access to the promise of the digital economy.

Do you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?

Yes. We must deliver budget justice. Our city is crying out for change and investment in our marginalized and oppressed communities. We must also look closely at our police response and act swiftly to shift calls for non-violent incidents to other departments and more appropriately trained staff such as mental health professionals.

To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?

Investment. This means investing in community infrastructure like affordable housing and transit like extending the Central Subway. And, investing in our people and workforce -- our city has more than 100,000 folks out of work, and some in roles that may not come back. We need rapid reform and expansion of our workforce programs.

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Spencer Simonsen

What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?

Expand fiber optic internet in SF. With distance learning, we need a 100% guarantee that all students have access to high speed internet. Additionally, SF needs to have service providers beyond the big 2 or 3 major ISPs. We have great local providers that haven't had the opportunity to expand and compete effectively.

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 smart reallocation of SFPD funds. Funds should be moved to social services (homeless outreach, mental health crisis counselors, legal aid, etc.) that will help both more effectively address non-violent, non-criminal issues as well as reduce the workload on SFPD for issues that are not within their realm of expertise.

To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?

Both should be taken into account. We already are seeing the impacts of reduce tax basis and we will continue to see a loss in tax revenue in the years to come. The city must do more with less. To accomplish this, we must optimize how we use our current resources as we will likely not have a growing tax basis in the years to come.

AARON PESKIN

AARON PESKIN

INCUMBENT

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? - --
Supervisor Aaron Peskin is the current District 3 Supervisor. He did not respond to sf.citi's request to fill out the candidate questionnaire.

Danny Sauter

Danny Sauter

ECONOMY

Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - ABSTAINS

Audit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS

HOUSING

Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTS

Offer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - SUPPORTS

HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH

Build a Navigation Center in each district - SUPPORTS

Expand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPORTS

TRANSPORTATION

Enact congestion pricing in SF - SUPPORTS

Make some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS

TECH

Build an SF-government operated public internet system - SUPPORTS

Expand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - SUPPORTS

What’s your favorite App? - Duolingo

What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?

Immediately, we need to make sure the digital divide doesn't follow students to remote learning environments. I'd fight for funding for laptops and home wi-fi hotspots for most vulnerable students. Longterm, city-wide fiber must be pursued so that every resident has access to the promise of the digital economy.

Do you support the reallocation of SFPD funds? If so, what city programs/departments would you like to see the funds reallocated to?

Yes. We must deliver budget justice. Our city is crying out for change and investment in our marginalized and oppressed communities. We must also look closely at our police response and act swiftly to shift calls for non-violent incidents to other departments and more appropriately trained staff such as mental health professionals.

To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?

Investment. This means investing in community infrastructure like affordable housing and transit like extending the Central Subway. And, investing in our people and workforce -- our city has more than 100,000 folks out of work, and some in roles that may not come back. We need rapid reform and expansion of our workforce programs.

Spencer Simonsen

Spencer Simonsen

ECONOMY

Raise business taxes as a primary response to SF’s current recession - OPPOSES

Audit all of the City’s departments to reduce the budget - SUPPORTS

HOUSING

Upzone around transit and commercial corridors to increase density in SF - SUPPORTS

Offer tenants full or partial forgiveness for missed rent during COVID-19 - SUPPORTS

HOMELESSNESS/MENTAL HEALTH

Build a Navigation Center in each district - SUPPORTS

Expand the use of SF’s current conservatorship program - SUPPORTS

TRANSPORTATION

Enact congestion pricing in SF - OPPOSES

Make some “Slow Streets” in SF permanent - SUPPORTS

TECH

Build an SF-government operated public internet system - ABSTAINS

Expand micro-mobility options as a transit solution (e.g. e-bikes/scooters) - SUPPORTS

What’s your favorite App? - None

What major steps would you take or support to address the digital divide in San Francisco?

Expand fiber optic internet in SF. With distance learning, we need a 100% guarantee that all students have access to high speed internet. Additionally, SF needs to have service providers beyond the big 2 or 3 major ISPs. We have great local providers that haven't had the opportunity to expand and compete effectively.

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 smart reallocation of SFPD funds. Funds should be moved to social services (homeless outreach, mental health crisis counselors, legal aid, etc.) that will help both more effectively address non-violent, non-criminal issues as well as reduce the workload on SFPD for issues that are not within their realm of expertise.

To address the City’s budget deficit, what is more important: generating more revenue or cutting costs? Why?

Both should be taken into account. We already are seeing the impacts of reduce tax basis and we will continue to see a loss in tax revenue in the years to come. The city must do more with less. To accomplish this, we must optimize how we use our current resources as we will likely not have a growing tax basis in the years to come.