Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, in which we ask local candidates who have filed to run for office to respond to a question in 100 words or fewer. Answers will be published each week.
District 4 covers the area from 19th Avenue to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park to Lakeshore. It includes the Sunset, Parkside and Lakeshore neighborhoods.
Mission Local hosted a District 4 candidates forum on April 29 at the Ortega Branch library. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here.
This week’s question came from an audience member at Mission Local’s District 4 candidate forum: What “green” initiatives are important to you for the Sunset and for San Francisco? Are there any initiatives you can commit to advocating for?
Candidates mentioned investing in maintenance and improvement to Sunset Boulevard, a green belt corridor. It was so badly maintained that last year, Sen. Scott Wiener secured $1.5 million from the state to create a recycled-water irrigation system to revitalize the greenway.
A few candidates also took a jab at Supervisor Alan Wong for co-sponsoring Mayor Lurie’s legislation that would allow developers to pay an in-lieu fee of $2,590 instead of planting street trees.
Alan Wong
- Job: Current District 4 Supervisor / Commander in California’s National Guard
- Age: 38
- Residency: Renter. Born and raised in District 4, and moved back to District 4 from Inner Sunset in October 2025
- Transportation: Driving, walking and public transit
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego; master’s degree from University of San Francisco
- Languages: English, Cantonese
As President of the City College Board, I led the passage of a 2024 Climate Action Plan to set clear emissions reduction targets for one of San Francisco’s largest institutions and advance sustainability across the college.
For the Sunset and San Francisco, environmental policy should focus on practical improvements that protect neighborhoods and improve quality of life. I support investments in climate resilience, including shoreline protection, flood prevention, and park improvements.
I will advocate for reliable public transit, traffic safety improvements, renewable energy, and stronger enforcement against illegal dumping and pollution so every neighborhood receives a clean, safe environment.
Endorsed by: Mayor Daniel Lurie, San Francisco Chronicle, GrowSF, San Francisco Democratic Party, San Francisco Police Officers Association, SF YIMBY, Former Mayor Willie Brown, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, San Francisco Firefighters Local 798, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association of San Francisco … read more here.
Albert Chow
- Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware, president of People of Parkside Sunset
- Age: 59
- Residency: Homeowner, living in District 4 since 1978
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley
- Languages: English, semi-fluent in Cantonese
I support practical environmental initiatives that improve sustainability while strengthening our neighborhoods. I support enforcing strong environmental standards for new construction, including CEQA requirements and encouraging LEED-certified development. Developers should include tree planting and green space improvements in their projects.
I believe Sunset Boulevard can play a larger role as part of a watershed and stormwater management strategy for the Westside. I support expanding electric vehicle charging infrastructure and encouraging the transition to electric appliances where feasible.
These are the kinds of long-term investments that can help protect the environment while improving infrastructure and quality of life in the Sunset.
Endorsed by: ConnectedSF, Supervisor Connie Chan (#2), Chinese American Democratic Club, Retired SFPD Commander Richard Corriea, Retired SFPD Commander Peter Walsh, President of United Irish Cultural Center Liam Reidy
Natalie Gee
- Job: District 10 legislative aide
- Age: 40
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2021
- Transportation: Driving, walking and Muni
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English, Cantonese
The Sunset has a real opportunity to lead on greening. Trees form our urban canopy, provide cooling shade, improve air quality, and beautify our streets. Unlike my opponent [referring to Wong], I’m committed to holding developers accountable to replace street trees they remove. We need more trees in D4, not fewer.
As an advisor to Friends of Sunset Boulevard, we helped envision a greener, more beautiful corridor. I want to build on former Supervisor Katy Tang’s Front Yard Ambassador Program to help residents convert paved or lawn-covered front yards into water-wise gardens. That’s the practical, community-driven environmentalism I’ll champion at City Hall.
Endorsed by: California Working Families Party, San Francisco Labor Council, Former Mayor Art Agnos, Former Assemblymember Phil Ting, Assemblymember Matt Haney, Supervisor Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton, Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Gordon Mar, IFPTE 21, SEIU 1021, AFT 2121, San Francisco Tenants Union … read more here.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 54
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
Trees are infrastructure, not obstacles. They cool our streets, clean our air, and matter for our mental health. I’m alarmed by the proposal allowing developers to skip replanting by paying a $2,590 fee, while eliminating the public’s right to appeal certain tree removals. That’s not red tape reform — it’s a giveaway to developers. It’s especially troubling coming from an appointed supervisor [Wong]. I’ll oppose this ordinance and push for expanding our urban canopy, holding developers to replanting requirements, and protecting the democratic process that allows the public to have a voice.
Endorsed by: San Francisco Green Party (ranked #2)
David Lee
- Job: Educator at Laney College and San Francisco State University
- Age: 57
- Residency: Homeowner, living in D4 since September 2025
- Transportation: Driving, biking, public transit and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, master’s and doctorate degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English. Can understand Cantonese, Mandarin and Toishanese, but limited fluency.
I will fund a dedicated Green Team to manage the median green space on Sunset Boulevard. If you walk there today, you can see that parts of the greenway are overgrown and poorly maintained. Once the Green Team is established, I plan to expand this service to other areas of the district, including the Great Highway corridor.
This dedicated Green Team is important for our neighborhood because it goes beyond basic maintenance. It helps us prioritize nature preservation and plant the trees we need to combat climate change. As supervisor, I will fight for a dedicated Recreation and Parks budget … read more here.
Endorsed by: Retired judge Quentin Kopp, Lillian Sing, Julie Tang, Supervisor Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sandra Lee Fewer, Sophie Maxwell, Former SFPD Commander Richard Corriea
Candidates are rotated alphabetically. Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling, and grammar. Do you have questions you’d like to ask the candidates? Email junyao@missionlocal.com.
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