2020 San Francisco Supervisor Candidates from District 5

Vallie Brown

ECONOMY

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

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 - 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? - CALM

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

We must continue funding the expansion of no-cost high-speed internet into public housing and other affordable housing units in San Francisco and make sure that every SFUSD student has the tools they need to get online. Public-private partnerships have been crucial in this effort.

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

I strongly support diverting SFPD funds to Black nonprofits and organizations, especially those that provide healthcare, like the Maxine Hall Community Center in D5, and community justice initiatives and youth programs.

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

Cost-cutting and revenue-generation are both critically important tools during the kind of recession we’re facing. We need to make sure that not only are City departments running as efficiently as possible, but that we’re able to generate the funding required to keep residents healthy, housed, and fed.

Daniel Landry

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 - OPPOSES

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? - Facebook

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

I believe we should free the Internet for everybody in San Francisco. To address the digital divide we need more training for the seniors and youth, we also promote as a city smart TVs that will encourage people to learn more about technology. In addition, build a municipal network to make sure households has high speed internet.

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 redirecting SFPD funds. I would like the funds put toward more affordable housing, creating equity and wealth for the black and brown communities, and support grants for non-profit grassroots organizations working in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

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

Cutting Costs. We as San Franciscans must all sacrifice during the unbelievable times were living in. It's going to take some time before San Francisco recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. And to put more pressure on the city's departments and the private sector to contribute more toward building revenue in my judgment just want work.

Dean Preston

INCUMBENT

ECONOMY

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

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

HOUSING

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

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 - OPPOSES

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? - AirVisual

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

Especially during the pandemic, it’s vital to guarantee access to computers and the internet for all. I’m proud of the city’s partnership with Monkeybrains to provide high-speed Internet access to public housing at no cost to the end user. My goal is to expand this program to other SF residents.

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

I am a strong supporter of defunding the police, replacing them with unarmed trained professionals to handle issues such as homelessness, traffic violations and mental health, and redirecting funds from police and prisons to San Francisco’s black and brown communities.

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

I believe in targeted cost cutting (like reducing police overtime) and progressive revenue measures, like the transfer tax that I authored. I have and will continue to publicly oppose cuts to crucial public services.