Crime affects our quality of life more than anything else. To enjoy our parks, access public transportation or run a successful business, we must first be safe.
Increased police presence is a major portion of my public safety plan. It is a critical step in preventing crime in our district. One of my first actions as your supervisor was to successfully advocate for the Taraval Police Station to be designated a training station, resulting in five new officers patrolling our streets.
Effective community involvement and informed citizens makes our entire… Continue Reading
I believe we can solve homelessness in San Francisco, just as other major cities have tackled this difficult issue. We must provide support programs that help the homeless population through services and housing. At the same time we must not allow aggressive panhandling and anti-social behavior on our streets. There is still much to be done to provide opportunities for homeless people and to reenter society, and to make our neighborhood safer and more livable for everyone.
Some of the steps I have taken as supervisor to both increase… Continue Reading
We live in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and in one of the most beautiful districts in the City. It is important for our community to maintain our parks and streets, and plan for future projects to make our neighborhood as green as possible.
As a founding member of the Ocean Beach Vision Council, over the next year we will develop a plan to transform Ocean Beach and the adjacent area. Our goal is to emulate how Crissy Field transformed a former Army helicopter landing strip… Continue Reading
As taxpayers we fund City services so we should have access to those services. That is why I worked to help create the 311-call center. This Center revolutionizes and streamlines how residents interact with City government.
Making sure your tax dollars are spent in an effective and responsible manner is one of the most important jobs of a Supervisor. As the former Deputy Director of the Mayor’s Office of Public Policy and Finance, I have extensive experience finding and cutting the waste out of the bureaucracy.
We have introduced legislation to streamline… Continue Reading
