Welcome back to our “Meet the Candidates” series, where District 1 supervisorial candidates who have filed to run respond to a question in 100 words or fewer.
Answers are published each week, but we are also archiving each answer on this page for District 1, to make it easier for voters to browse.
Next Wednesday, April 17 at 10:30 a.m., I will be at Richmond Recreation Center at 251 18th St. Drop by and share your thoughts. Can’t make that meeting? I’ll be somewhere in the district every week. Check back here to find out where.
Last Saturday, Board of Supervisors President Aaron Peskin announced his candidacy for mayor at Portsmouth Square in Chinatown, although his candidacy had been a known fact for months before the official announcement. Peskin joins Mark Farrell, Daniel Lurie and Ahsha Safaí as serious mayoral contenders.
We ask District 1 candidates this week: Which mayoral candidate are you supporting?
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
We have a lot of choices when it comes to who’s going to be the next Mayor of San Francisco. I have not personally decided yet who I will support. It’s clear that, for San Francisco to recover, we cannot elect London Breed or Aaron Peskin to that office.
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
I support Aaron Peskin for Mayor. A smart and thoughtful leader who brings people together. He compromises to get things done, but never his values and love for San Francisco.
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
I will be supporting Mark Farrell for mayor in the upcoming election. Farrell, a former supervisor and mayor, understands the complexities of City Hall and has a plan to help San Francisco move forward.
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
First and foremost, my commitment is to work constructively with whoever takes office to bring about positive change for our community. My primary focus is on the issues and fostering collaboration among city leaders to effectively address San Francisco’s needs.
Running for mayor is a significant undertaking, and I hold immense respect for anyone dedicated to public service. However, I do have a special appreciation for Daniel Lurie’s candidacy. Like me, Daniel approaches the political landscape as an outsider, bringing a fresh perspective and new energy that our city could greatly benefit from.
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
London Breed.
Endorsed by: San Francisco Police Officers Association … read more here
Money raised and spent in District 1 supervisor race
For
Money spent
Against
Marjan Philhour
$63,735
$136,064
Connie Chan
$11,806
$101,585
$5,360
$72,021
Jen Nossokoff
$11,653
$3,573
Jeremiah Boehner
$0
Sherman D’Silva
$0
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
For
Money spent
Against
Marjan Philhour
$63,735
$136,064
Connie Chan
$11,806
$101,585
$5,360
$72,021
Jen Nossokoff
$11,653
$3,573
Jeremiah Boehner
$0
Sherman D’Silva
$0
$0
$50K
$100K
$150K
$200K
Source: San Francisco Ethics Commission, as of April 3, 2024. Chart by Junyao Yang.
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.
Too simplistic. Why bother with this graphic heavy “report” designed for 5 year olds? Where is the substance? I learned nothing tangible about where the candidates stand on key issues.