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.
For the week, the question is: How will your life experience help in your work as supervisor?
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 owned several businesses, and served in the military as a police officer. My travels led me to living and working in villages in Tanzania. My experiences have taught me a lot about empathy, service and personal responsibility. This will help me as a supervisor to think outside of the box, both when it comes to finding solutions for the problems the Richmond District is facing, as well as when a pragmatic frame of mind is needed. District 1 deserves a supervisor who won’t make policy based upon wishful thinking, but who instead will focus on the problems and come … read more here
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
When I was 13 years old, I immigrated to San Francisco with my single mother and brother. We lived in a rent-controlled apartment near Chinatown. My mom took classes at City College, and was able to get a good job at the Chinese Hospital.
Strong safety net programs gave my family a better life.
Today, I advocate for working families, immigrants and small businesses, because they are the backbone of our communities. When the mayor proposed cutting nutrition programs and critical support for working families, I fought back. We have to lift each other up the same way San Francisco … read more here
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 a student at San Francisco State, I was fortunate to obtain a degree in business accounting and Asian American studies. In a way, these are opposing perspectives, but because of them, I learned that there are certain social issues that go beyond just cost, and that there are financial concerns that need to be taken into account when making policy. As manager of a business in San Francisco, I have witnessed directly how city policies can have a positive and/or detrimental effect on businesses’ ability to cope and manage policies enacted by the Board of Supervisors and voters.
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
My healthcare expertise and active engagement in the Richmond District, combined with my dedication to collaboration, uniquely position me to navigate San Francisco’s challenges as supervisor. My experiences have equipped me with the skills to compassionately and efficiently tackle critical issues, advocating for community safety, improved transportation and fair access to health resources. I’m prepared to lead with a community-first approach, prioritizing the well-being of all residents.
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
My parents immigrated to San Francisco from Iran and the Philippines. I was born in the Richmond, and now I am raising my three children here. My sister and I operated a pottery studio and gift shop in the Outer Richmond, so I understand the challenges of owning a business in the city. I was president of our PTA, co-founder of our local small business association and a member of local neighborhood boards. My 35 years of experience in federal, state and local government, as well as in small business and the community, will guide my work as supervisor.
Endorsed by: San Francisco Police Officers Association … read more here
Candidates are ordered alphabetically. 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.
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