Candidate for
Democratic Party County Central Committee; County of San Francisco; Assembly District 13

I believe in preserving and creating affordable housing.

I am a strong supporter of rent control. I believe we must strengthen rent control to ensure that everyday people can afford to live in San Francisco. Homeownership is also important. We must get over the fights that grind the whole process to a halt and build housing that's affordable to everyday San Franciscans.

I believe we can solve homelessness

We must stop homelessness before it starts. I helped create the emergency rent assistance fund (RADCO), which provides emergency assistance to help people keep their homes. I have also called for more supportive housing, substance abuse treatment on demand, and stronger protections against illegal evictions.

I believe in a fair shake for everyone

San Francisco has recently made several steps forward, by raising the minimum wage, providing health care to our children and youth, and instituting measures to protect blue-collar industry in our city. We need to continue to press for health coverage for everyone, housing that real everyday people can afford, and safe and clean neighborhoods.

I believe in civil rights

San Francisco has an international reputation as a city that believes in tolerance. We need to do better than tolerance. We need to continue our leadership in guaranteeing marriage rights for all. We also need to ensure that all San Franciscans are treated fairly by our police department.

I believe in neighborhoods

Empowering people to access local government and to make decisions that affect their lives is at the core of my political activism. I have fought against chain stores and against displacement of small businesses and non-profit organizations. We need to continue to empower neighborhoods in the planning process and keep San Francisco the city we love.

I believe in a city that works for everyone

I work for SEIU Local 790, representing front-line city workers in 60 departments. I know the challenges they face in cleaning the parks, processing permits, and keeping MUNI on time. We need to make sure these folks have what they need to do their jobs. San Francisco is the greatest city in the world. But we can do better. MUNI needs to be cheaper, or even free. We can close the digital divide by providing free broadband internet to all San Franciscans.

I believe in progressive issues, tenant rights, labor rights, civil rights, and social and economic justice.

I believe we can make San Francisco a more just, humane, and caring city.

These beliefs are the base of my campaign and the work I have done all my life.