Issues
I'm running because our city has a crisis of leadership. Our government lacks transparency, accountability, and most of all, integrity. When I take office, I will put an end to the corrupt way city hall does business. I am interested in straight talk and real solutions, not political correctness and virtue signaling. These are the main issues of my campaign:
1. COMPLETE AND TOTAL SHUTDOWN OF THE OPEN AIR DRUG MARKETS.
This is objectively the worst crisis in San Francisco. In 2023, over 800 died from drug overdoses, and in the last few years, well over 2000 lives were claimed by the drug crisis. Many of these open air drug markets happen downtown, in full view of city hall. I will make this issue my top priority. I will work with other politicians locally and from across the state to advocate at the state level to pass such laws as Alexandra's Law. I will support legislation to revoke Sanctuary protections for drug dealers, and I will give law enforcement the tools and resources necessary to effect change on this issue.
What kind of city do you want, one rife with property crime and biohazardous waste, or a clean, safe city?
2. FULLY FUND AND STAFF LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND REFORM THE POLICE COMMISSION.
Our police department is understaffed and will become even more so in the near future. The police commission, rather than serve the public, has become extremely political and obstructive. As supervisor, I will advocate for a fully staffed police department. I will reform the police commission to make them advisory only and disciplinary when necessary, similar to the fire commission. The city attorney, not the police commission, should have sole approval authority of all new general orders coming from the chief of police.
3. ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS RESPONSIBLY BUT COMPASSIONATELY.
The homeless crisis is primarily a crisis of drug addiction and mental illness. We must prosecute drug dealers who keep their victims trapped in a cycle of misery and poverty. We must advocate for stronger conservatorship laws at both the local and state level and expand 5150 detainment authority to therapists and social workers. We must offer shelter beds to those who accept but not tolerate anti-social destructive behavior. We must put an end to the tents and recreational vehicles (RVs) on our streets but offer services and shelter first.
We need honest, accountable government. I will push for an end to the corruption. I will make huge investments in public safety, especially in district 7.
4. EXPOSE CORRUPTION AND STOP FUNDING TO UNSCRUPULOUS NON-PROFITS
I will advocate for zero-based budgeting for all city-funded non-profits, and put an end to no-bid contracts. I will seek to reduce the size of government by consolidating and reducing redundant and unnecessary commissions and departments, and cut spending accordingly. I will evaluate every aspect of government for strict metric-based results; those that do not produce will be cut.
5. ADVOCATE FOR EXCEPTIONAL EDUCATION.
Our public school students deserve every opportunity for success. I believe in early language learning, early algebra, and other advanced educational opportunities for students who display talent in any discipline; I do not believe in holding them back for political reasons.
6. SIMPLIFY PERMITTING PROCESSES FOR BUSINESSES AND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT.
Our permitting process for new construction and the creation of new businesses is convoluted and cumbersome. I will audit our permitting process and eliminate contradictory and redundant permits. I will reduce or eliminate fees for new businesses so that they can thrive and succeed.
As Supervisor, I will focus on restoring people's faith in public transportation and public schools. I will make it as easy as possible for small businesses to not only survive, but thrive.
