Question 1

Fund True Public Safety

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Overview
True public safety starts with trust and presence, not just response times. In the Sunset, we need officers who know our neighborhoods, walk our streets, speak the language, and build relationships with residents and small businesses. I’ll advocate for community policing that brings officers out of their cars and back onto neighborhood beats, where they can prevent crime through visibility and connection. I’ll also support expanding unarmed response teams for mental health and wellness calls, so police can focus on violent crime and community safety can be shared across trained professionals. Public safety should make everyone feel protected, respected, and part of the solution.

Central Priorities
Fully staff SFPD department to reduce overtime costs
Increase bilingual officers patrolling streets
Strengthen a pipeline from neighborhood to academy

Question 2

Make Our Streets Safe

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Our roads are full of potholes. Our buses are not frequent enough, and critical routes serving the Sunset could be in jeopardy. Our crosswalks are dangerous for kids walking to school and seniors going to the store. I'll fight for funding to repave our streets, preserve and hopefully increase Muni service, and install better lighting, crosswalks, and traffic calming measures. Safe, well-maintained streets are not a luxury, they’re a basic public necessity for every neighborhood in San Francisco.

Main Issues and Solutions

Issue 1: Speeding on residential streets

Our number one priority must be to direct traffic onto our arterial roads and off of our neighborhood streets. To do that we must:

Install new traffic lights and properly time our existing ones
Install signage to let out-of-town drivers know that the street they are choosing to drive down (often directed by Google/Apple maps) has stop signs and speed bumps and they would be better off diverting to Sunset Blvd.
Work with map tech companies to reduce unnecessary routings on neighborhood streets.
Update our 4-way stops (more on that below)

Issue 2: Inconsistent and irregular placement of 4-way stops

I will work with SFMTA to standardize the placement of 4-way stops and make our arterial roads flow faster and smoother, and place stop signs consistently and clearly on our neighborhood streets, so drivers always stop. I will also look to add traffic lights at particularly difficult intersections that need them.

Issue 3: Frustrating roll out of “daylighting” law

If the SFMTA is going to ticket for parking in daylighting zones, I will ensure that they paint all curbs red in those areas so drivers are not surprised, and the areas are actually kept clear for pedestrians. I will explore options to make better use of the space opened up by daylighting, such as installing more street lights on commercial corridors so our seniors especially can walk safely when it’s dark out.

Finally, I will explore any and all options with SFMTA to add parking that makes up for the spaces lost to daylighting.

Issue 4: Getting on and off the N-Judah is often unsafe

I will push for N-Judah modernization with better platforms, and safer loading and unloading. I will also push for better signage and signaling (such as flashing lights) around stops so that drivers are aware of riders coming off of stopped trains.

Question 3

Help Our Small Businesses Thrive

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We need to invest in the Sunset’s neighborhood small businesses as much as we invest in downtown’s recovery. Our corner cafes, family-run shops, and service providers are the ones that keep our local economy running and our community connected. These businesses hire locally, serve as gathering spaces, and give our neighborhood its charm. I’ll fight for equal investment in commercial corridors like Irving, Noriega, Judah, and Taraval; grants and technical support for small business owners; and simpler, faster permitting so local entrepreneurs can thrive. A true recovery means supporting the small businesses that make the Sunset strong.

Question 4

Build Housing Without Destroying Our Community

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We desperately need more housing, but not at the expense of the families and small businesses that call the Sunset home. I'll champion family-oriented, transit-accessible housing near Muni lines and commercial corridors while fighting to protect rent-controlled units from demolition and ensuring longtime residents aren't pushed out. New development should strengthen our community, not erase it. Growth and preservation aren't mutually exclusive. We can and must do both.

Question 5

Invest in Our Young People

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Too many Sunset youth leave the neighborhood because there aren’t enough opportunities or spaces that reflect their potential. I’ll fight for more after-school programs, job training, community centers, and safe, welcoming spaces where young people can build skills, find mentors, and connect with their community. That includes expanding partnerships with schools, libraries, and local organizations to create youth leadership programs and pathways to good jobs right here in San Francisco. When we invest in our youth, we invest in our city’s future.

Question 6

Support Our Seniors with Dignity and Joy

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Our seniors deserve more than just services; they deserve connection, respect, and belonging. In the Sunset, too many older adults face isolation, food insecurity, and limited access to safe, welcoming community spaces. I’ll fight to expand senior centers and create more gathering places where older residents can share meals, attend classes, and connect with neighbors. I’ll also push for stronger home-delivered meal programs, reliable transportation to medical appointments, and intergenerational programs that bring seniors and youth together. Caring for our elders means building a community where aging with dignity, joy, and feeling safe, is possible for everyone.

Question 7

Protect Our Immigrant Communities

Accepted Answer

San Francisco is a proud sanctuary city, and I will defend that commitment. Our city’s strength comes from being a welcoming place for immigrants and families from all over the world, and I’ll work to ensure everyone feels safe, supported, and included here. My own family’s story taught me that immigrants make our city stronger, more resilient, and more compassionate. I’ll continue to work to expand language access services across all departments so residents can fully participate in civic life, protect and uplift workers who keep our economy running, and ensure that every resident can access city services, healthcare, and education without fear. I’ll also push for stronger partnerships with community-based organizations that serve immigrant families, invest in culturally competent outreach, and stand up against any state or federal effort that threatens our city’s sanctuary values.

Question 8

Bring Back the Common Sense Compromise on the Upper Great Highway

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I supported the compromise for the Upper Great Highway because it was a common-sense, balanced solution that worked for everyone. The only way to restore it is to put it back on the ballot so I will support and advocate for a measure to keep this critical road open during the week so residents can get to work, school, and appointments, while families from across San Francisco can enjoy the park on weekends. This isn’t about choosing between cars and recreation; it’s about practical, balanced solutions that serve everyone, especially working families.

Question 9

Make the Wealthy Pay Their Fair Share

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Everyday San Franciscans continue to shoulder the tax burden while billionaires and large corporations get special breaks. We shouldn’t be balancing the budget on the backs of working families or cutting essential public services that our communities rely on. I’ll fight to ensure that CEOs, big corporations, and the ultra-wealthy pay what they owe, not evade their taxes like AirBNB and others have done. When everyone pays their fair share, we can fund public services that make our city work: strong public schools, safe parks, reliable transit, and the first responders who keep our neighborhoods safe.

A VISION FOR DISTRICT 4