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.
The senior-housing project at 4200 Geary Blvd. is reaching its last stretch of construction, and will open to applications this fall. The seven-story building, at Geary and 6th Avenue, will provide 98 units for low-income seniors in San Francisco with on-site social work services.
This week, we asked the District 1 candidates: How will you support seniors in the district?
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
Tripling officers available in District 1 allows for greater enforcement of traffic laws, which makes the neighborhood safer for seniors. Focusing on replacing worn-out sidewalks and roadways will also allow seniors to safely navigate streets. Last, making sure that every block on a commercial corridor has a traffic light will allow for added safety.
Seniors stay close to home, so ensuring that neighborhood businesses are supported and can operate with as little crime as possible will be a priority. We will also support efforts to allow seniors to stay in their home as long as possible.
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
As a supervisor, I firmly believe that caring for our aging population is a shared community responsibility. With my healthcare background, I feel a profound personal duty to ensure our seniors are well-supported.
I will champion policies that guarantee stable housing, safe and reliable transit, and a wealth of supplemental programs to enhance their quality of life. I have hands-on experience caring for seniors and volunteer weekly to deliver groceries to homebound seniors in the Richmond. My advocacy will prioritize meeting basic needs and creating a supportive environment ensuring our senior neighbors live with dignity and respect.
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
Growing up, we were so lucky that my grandmother lived with us. When my husband and I moved back to the Richmond to start our own family, we felt so fortunate to have my mother-in-law live with us as well. It was such a special part of my kids’ day to be able to see her after school and have her nearby. I have a deep respect and appreciation for the needs of senior citizens. I have seen first hand the challenges that our seniors face as they age — whether it is access to healthcare, in-home care, or general safety … 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 will support seniors in two ways.
Make sure we have a fully staffed police department, so our seniors are safe on the streets and in their homes.
Second, I’ll continue the city’s partnerships with the various nonprofits that serve meals to seniors in our communities and provide other valuable services.
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
Throughout my service on the board, I have collaborated with community organizations and residents to support services and initiatives for seniors. As budget chair, I led efforts to restore funding to food access for seniors, programs to support our most frail elderly, and housing subsidies to keep seniors in their homes. Earlier this year, I held a hearing concerning public safety support for Asian-American seniors and other vulnerable groups, including funding and resources for senior escort programs, victim services with cultural and language competency, and transit safety measures. I have convened hearings to address the safety and infrastructure of our … read more here
Endorsed by: San Francisco Labor Council, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, Local 21, Service Employees International Union 1021 … 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.
