Voter Information for Holman Turner, Jr.

League of Women Voters of California

San Francisco County, CA

November 7, 2000 Election

Holman Turner, Jr.

Candidate for
Supervisor; City of San Francisco; District 5

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Biographical Highlights

Occupation: Educator/Artist/Businessman
Grew up in violent and racially divided city of Birmingham, Alabama in 1940's, 50's and 60's
Birmingham provided lessons in American history that were unavailable from any textbook. Lessons in race relations, voting rights, and courage
Currently, guest lecturer at various Bay Area elementary and high schools on the subject of race and youth
President of a neighborhood association in the Western Addition
Founding member of Advocates For Justice: A Diversity Group
Community activist in search of alternatives to juvenile violence in the inner city

Top Priorities if Elected

Balance the needs of neighborhood, tourist and corporate interests
Preserve economic and ethnic diversity
Provide alternatives to acts of violence in the Western Addition

Position Papers

Speculation & Privatization: San Francisco is rapidly becoming a city for the wealthy. Real estate speculation and over development are fueling these changes
Neighborhood Preservation: In its most narrow sense, it is viewed as the preservation of the physical aspects of the community.

Campaign Contact Information

Website: http://www.holmanturner.org
E-mail: holmanturner@earthlink.net

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