Welcome back to our “Meet the Candidates” series, in which District 11 supervisorial hopefuls respond to a question in 100 words or fewer.
In week 3, we asked: Who do you support in this mayoral race and why?
All of the candidates declined to answer the question directly, saying that they were not yet ready to throw their hats behind any one candidate. Instead, they described the features they would like to see in the city’s leader.
Chyanne Chen
My priority has always been the success of our communities and the well-being of all residents. I’ll support a candidate deeply committed to addressing our pressing issues like the safety of our neighborhoods and the lack of affordable housing. They must champion revitalizing our local economy and small businesses, and foster good job creation and support for our elders, children, and youth.
District 11 has been my home for 24 years, and it’s too often been neglected by City Hall. We need a leader who acknowledges and actively supports our district and a thriving and secure San Francisco.
Adlah Chisti
I am committed to working collaboratively with any of the mayoral candidates.
While the mayor oversees city operations for San Franciscans, it is the role of the Board of Supervisors to draft legislation. We need efficient city governance with clear and concise legislation and streamlined processes to effect change quickly. Achieving results on critical issues such as child care, senior care, affordable housing, public safety, and supporting small businesses requires building relationships and cooperation.
The reality is that the only way we are going to solve the city’s problems is by working together. That means finding common ground even though we may disagree.
Ernest “E.J.” Jones
I’m concentrating on the District 11 race, and that is where I will put my energy. It’s very early, and I’m interested to see the entire field of candidates with their platforms. It’s no secret that Ahsha Safaí shared his experience with me, and we worked well together.
Like most San Francisco voters, I will vote for the candidate that has a comprehensive plan to prioritize public safety, housing for families and the revitalization of our economy. The candidate must work collaboratively with the entire board to solve San Francisco’s problems in order to earn my vote.
Roger Marenco
I’m supporting whoever will treat students like students, workers like workers and criminals like criminals. I’m supporting whoever is running as a third-party candidate, because Democrats and Republicans have proven that their neverending bickering will not allow us to move forward.
This two-party system is crippling and limiting our potential. It’s time to establish a new political party of new ideas so that we can finally fix old problems. New ideas that focus on protecting our families, not criminals; supporting workers, not criminals; helping students, not criminals; providing assistance for children, elderly and people with disabilities, not criminals.
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 xueer@missionlocal.com.
Read the rest of the District 11 questions here, and the entire “Meet the Candidates” series here.
You can register to vote via the sf.gov website. Illustrations for the series by Neil Ballard.
