Michael Chen’s San Francisco Voter Guide, November 2019
Mayor: London Breed
Facing no significant challengers, London Breed has taken brave steps to address the city’s challenges in the face of stiff opposition from political enemies. (Read more here.)
Board of Supervisors, District 5: Vallie Brown
With a wealth of experience in the neighborhood and in City Hall, Vallie Brown has great policies and the ability to get things done. (Read more here.)
City Attorney: Dennis Herrera
Running unopposed.
District Attorney: (1) Suzy Loftus (2) Leif Dautch (3) Nancy Tung
Suzy Loftus can bring both safety and justice with a proven track record. (Read more here.)
Public Defender: Manohar Raju
Running unopposed.
Sheriff: Paul Miyamoto
Running unopposed.
Treasurer: José Cisneros
Running unopposed.
Board of Education: Jenny Lam
Running, barely opposed.
Community College Board: Ivy Lee
Running unopposed.
Prop A: Affordable Housing Bond: Yes
The city should invest public funds into housing subsidies for the poorest and for teachers. (Read more here.)
Prop B: Department of Disability and Aging Services: Yes
This minor change to naming and commission seats better reflects this city department’s roles and services. (Read more here.)
Prop C: Vapor Products: No
E-cigarette company Juul should not write their own industry’s regulations and make them impervious to change by our elected legislators. (Read more here.)
Prop D: Traffic Congestion Mitigation Tax: Yes
This modest tax on rideshare will help fund needed improvements for street safety and transit. (Read more here.)
Prop E: Affordable Housing and Educator Housing: Yes
Legalizing apartments for low-income families and educators will advance the conversation and policy on housing. (Read more here.)
Prop F: Campaign Contributions and Campaign Advertisements: No
These burdensome, unclear regulations demonize home builders disproportionately for little benefit. (Read more here.)
