Welcome back to our weekly “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.
On May 23 at 10 a.m., I will be at Simple Pleasures Cafe at 3434 Balboa 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.
This week, we ask District 1 candidates: How do you get around the city on a daily basis?
Marjan Philhour
- Job: Business owner, former advisor and fundraiser to London Breed
- Age: 50
- 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
I spend most of my time in the Richmond District, so it is very easy to get around on foot, by bike, or by bus. Sometimes I walk to a meeting and take the bus back. When my schedule is particularly impacted in the evening, I will drive. Most days, it is a combination of walking, driving and public transportation.
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 drive daily for work, but I walk around the Richmond District and take Muni to most parts of the city.
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 grew up in Chinatown and relied on public transit and walking. I have always appreciated how Muni gave me an affordable way to get around the city, and that is one reason why I’ve championed free Muni.
Today, as a resident of the Outer Richmond, I drive to work at City Hall and, on my way, I drop my kiddo off at school. I’ll take different routes to downtown, taking Geary, Clement or Balboa so I can survey street conditions and maybe grab some breakfast to go (usually dim sum on Clement).
Most days, I’ll have multiple events or community meetings … 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
I deliver laundry for the store I work for, so I tend to use a vehicle to get around San Francisco. Prior to working as a delivery person, I used to use Muni as my means to get around San Francisco.
Almost everyone, including myself, regardless of one’s primary means of transportation, are all pedestrians that have to navigate our city’s streets and roads.
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, public transportation, driving
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and master’s degree from Samuel Merritt University
- Languages: English
I’m a proud multimodal transit user. I prefer to walk as much as I can, including taking my daughter to school and getting groceries. I love to bike for many local trips. I regularly take Muni when going farther or faster than I can on foot or by bike. I drive or use Uber as a last resort when public transit isn’t a viable option. My family of four has one car, which we bought during the pandemic after enjoying a car-free life in the city for almost a decade. We also rent an e-cargo bike and an e-scooter.
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.
