Four candidates have filed to run against incumbent District 1 Supervisor Connie Chan, who represents the Richmond, Lone Mountain, Golden Gate Park, Lincoln Park, and the University of San Francisco.
In our “Meet the Candidates” series, we are asking every supervisorial hopeful in the November 2024 election one question each week. Candidates are asked to answer questions on policy, ideology and more in 100 words or fewer.
Answers are being published individually each week, but we are also archiving each answer on separate pages for each district, to make it easier for voters to browse.
This week’s question is: What have you already done to help District 1?
Connie Chan
- Job: Incumbent District 1 Supervisor
- Age: 45
- Residency: Homeowner, living in District 1 since 2011
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of California, Davis
- Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin
The first day I took office in 2021, I have been hard at work delivering result-driven solutions to help our families succeed.
As Budget Committee Chair, I pushed for transparency and accountability at City Hall. I fought for food security programs for seniors and families. I championed free summer camp for K-8 public school students. I advocated 100% affordable housing for seniors. I passed legislation for rent relief for tenants and small property landlords who lost income during the pandemic, and I supported fee waivers and grant funding for struggling small businesses.
Endorsed by: San Francisco Labor Council, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, Local 21, Service Employees International Union 1021 … read more here
Sherman D’Silva
- Job: Owner of a laundromat on Geary Boulevard
- Age: 51
- Residency: Homeowner, living in District 1 since 1973
- Transportation: Driving
- Education: Bachelor’s degrees from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
As neighbors, we all help the neighborhood in our own way. Sweeping the street and clearing curb drains during heavy rains to prevent flooding are just a few ways I have contributed to the neighborhood. However, the most effective thing I have done in the Richmond District is working with San Francisco 311 to have items fixed, graffiti removed, trash and furniture picked up, potholes patched and street signs and lights repaired.
These may seem minor or trivial, but when one drives down a neighborhood street and sees everything in order and clean it gives one a sense of accomplishment.
Jen Nossokoff
- Job: Vice president of a healthcare company and physician assistant
- Age: 38
- Residency: Homeowner, living in District 1 since 2020
- Transportation: Walking, biking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and master’s degree from Samuel Merritt University
- Languages: English
I brought the first city-sponsored COVID-19 vaccine clinic in District 1 to the Richmond Senior Center, directly addressing public health needs. My engagement in beautification and safety projects, such as the Eighth Avenue Greenway and JFK Promenade, demonstrates my commitment to improving our neighborhood’s environment and ensuring the safety of our children.
These efforts are examples of the tangible, positive changes I will champion for our community’s livability and quality of life.
Marjan Philhour
- Job: Business owner, former advisor and fundraiser to London Breed
- Age: 49
- Residency: Homeowner, born in District 1 and moved back in 2006
- Transportation: Biking, walking, driving and public transportation
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley
- Languages: English
As a resident of the Richmond District, it is important to support our neighbors and merchants. Some of the ways I have connected our community include:
- Co-founded the Balboa Village Merchants Association
- Worked to launch the BalBOOa Fright Fest, the first Halloween Festival to come to the Balboa corridor
- Hosted Public Safety Forum, providing tools and ideas to enhance neighborhood safety
- Helped neighbors resolve dangerous encampments in our neighborhood
- Assisted small businesses with tree trimming and graffiti cleanup
- Facilitated local beach clean-ups
- Connected local high school students with local community organizations for civic engagement opportunities
- Served for 12 … read more here
Endorsed by: San Francisco Police Officers Association … read more here
Jeremiah Boehner
- Job: Marketing specialist and U.S. Army veteran
- Age: 39
- Residency: Tenant, living in District 1 since 2006
- Transportation: Driving
- Education: University of San Francisco
- Languages: English
I’ve worked to remove various encampments that pop up in the D1. Chased down several people who were graffiti buildings. I’ve helped a handful of merchants with various issues from marketing basics to helping get Recology to pick up their trash. Running for D1 is the next step so I can actually make a change.
Candidates are ordered alphabetically and rotated each week. Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling, and grammar. If you have questions for the candidates, please let us know at junyao@missionlocal.com.
Read the rest of the series here. Illustrations for the series by Neil Ballard.
You can register to vote via the sf.gov website.
Vote against anyone who uses the term “Balboa Village”. Ugh
Yeah? How about ‘the D1’?