In our “Meet the Candidates” series, we ask every District 4 supervisor candidate in the June 2026 election one question each week. Candidates answer the questions in 100 words or fewer.
District 4 covers the area from 19th Avenue to Ocean Beach, Golden Gate Park to Lakeshore. It includes the Sunset, Parkside and Lakeshore neighborhoods.
If you have a question for the candidates or just want to talk about the Sunset, reach out to Junyao at junyao@missionlocal.com, or on Signal at jyy.45.
Here are the questions we’ve asked so far:
Mission Local color codes the answers to yes/no questions. A blue background means the candidate answered yes, an orange background means no, and a yellow background means that the candidate answered ambiguously.
Week 11: What “green” initiatives are important to you for the Sunset and for San Francisco? Are there any initiatives you can commit to advocating for?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Week 10: Is there a “war on cars” in San Francisco? Should travel by car be prioritized in the urban planning in the Sunset?
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 completely understand the deep frustration that Sunset residents feel right now, especially when City Hall is forcing top-down street modifications without any community input.
I may not agree with all the recent changes, but I don’t view this as a “war on cars,” but a challenge to provide safety and fair access for everyone. Our families and seniors shouldn’t feel like they are being punished for trying to get to work, drop their kids off at school, or visit local merchants.
We have to acknowledge the reality of our district. This is not downtown. The Sunset is a residential … read more here.
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
The phrase “war on cars” reflects frustration from some drivers as the city expands bike lanes, transit priority, and pedestrian spaces. As supervisor, I will work with people who walk, bike, drive, and use public transit, recognizing these choices are often framed as a zero-sum tradeoff when they shouldn’t be.
My approach is additive, not zero-sum: we can improve other modes of travel in the Sunset without unduly impacting others.
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 think many residents in the Sunset feel their needs as drivers have been overlooked in recent years. Whether or not you call it a “war on cars,” there is a real concern that some policies have made it harder to get around without fully considering how people in this district actually travel.
In the Sunset, cars are still a major part of daily life. Families, seniors and workers often rely on driving because transit can be limited or unreliable. That reality needs to be reflected in planning.
At the same time, we should continue improving transit and safety. My … read more here.
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
Rhetoric like “war on cars” is counterproductive. Thousands of families in the Sunset depend on their cars to get to work, school, and care for loved ones.
We must work to design our streets so that cars can flow easily on major arteries, and also reduce traffic and speeding on neighborhood residential streets and commercial corridors that puts families and seniors at risk.
We must embrace all modes of transit in the Sunset, and prioritize certain modes like cars, bikes and public transit on specific roads. This reduces congestion, moves people more efficiently, and keeps everyone safer.
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
The phrase “war on cars” is not helpful. A better conversation is how we build a smarter transportation future for San Francisco.
As a community, we should shape our present and future transportation vision toward relying less on cars and more on reliable public transit, walking, biking, and green community hubs.
That can reduce traffic, improve neighborhood connections, and decrease our dependence on fossil fuels. At the same time, many families, seniors, workers, and small businesses still rely on cars, especially in the Sunset District. Good planning means balancing today’s realities with tomorrow’s needs.
Week 9: Do you support the BUILD Act? Should San Francisco cut real-estate transfer tax?
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
I do not support this proposal.
San Francisco needs housing and jobs, but continuous tax cuts for large real-estate interests are not the answer. The city recently found additional revenue, and we should see what happens if Proposition D passes before giving away more resources.
Our priority should be working people, families, seniors, and everyone trying to get by. Many projects are stalled because of financing and construction costs, not transfer taxes.
I’d rather invest in community land trusts, affordable housing, filling empty units, and intergenerational housing where artists receive reduced rent while helping seniors create art and build community.
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 strongly oppose the BUILD Act, because it is a step backward for our housing progress. Right now, affordable housing projects across the city are struggling to break ground due to a lack of funding.
The BUILD Act would cut the city’s transfer tax in half, slashing a vital revenue stream just to give a tax break to wealthy developers. San Francisco voters explicitly approved that transfer tax to invest in affordable housing.
I personally supported and voted for Prop. I in November 2020. I will honor the will of the voters and prioritize funding real affordable housing for our … read more here.
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
I’m withholding judgment as this moves through the legislative process. I don’t take knee-jerk positions. I weigh practical impacts, not ideology. For too long, city legislation has been driven by an us-against-them mentality of political factions instead of what makes sense.
My key question is whether the legislation can be more narrowly tailored to help housing projects pencil out. It’s described as revenue-neutral, relying on a ballot measure to remove transfer tax exemptions on foreclosed properties. Given the city’s budget deficit, I’m seeking amendments to ensure the tax reduction only takes effect if that offset is secured.
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 do not support the BUILD Act because it cuts funding that should go towards affordable housing at a time when we need to be investing more in it, not less. That said, I do agree with the goal of getting more housing built and moving stalled projects forward.
We need to address the barriers that are preventing approved housing from being constructed. My focus is on solutions that increase affordable housing production, protecting funding for affordable housing, and ensuring that new development benefits working and middle-income families, not just large luxury projects.
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
I strongly oppose the BUILD Act, which would undo Prop. I, passed by voters in 2020, and has generated over $324 million for San Francisco.
Our city is facing a massive deficit. Cutting revenue right now is not fiscal responsibility, it is a gift to ultra-wealthy real estate interests. Meanwhile, working families are being asked to pay more to keep Muni running and brace for cuts to the services they depend on.
That is backwards. As supervisor, I will always fight for our residents, not tax cuts for ultra-wealthy real estate interests.
Week 8: What’s a place in District 4 that has been neglected? If elected, what are you going to do to fix it?
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
McCoppin Square playground has worn flooring that needs replacement. Judah’s roads are bumpy and overdue for repaving, with a plan that minimizes impact to small businesses.
Confusing stop signs create dangerous street conditions, and poor visibility at intersections puts everyone at risk. Near Sunset Rec, dirt squares in the sidewalk have waited years for replacement trees that never came.
I know this because I talk to my neighbors, visit our parks, and walk the neighborhood.
I know which city departments to call and how to apply pressure. District 4 has waited long enough. I’ll be ready on Day 1.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 54
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
One neglected place in District 4 is the last N-Judah stop leading into Sunset Dunes. It’s one of the main entrances to the park, and it should feel welcoming, but instead you see broken posts, cracked pavement, worn paint, and planter boxes falling apart. That’s not just wear and tear, that’s neglect.
If we’re serious about making Sunset Dunes a great park, we need to take care of the spaces people use every day.
As supervisor, I’ll prioritize repairs, fresh paint, safer crossings and ongoing maintenance so this area is clean, safe and inviting. Because neglect isn’t just doing nothing, it’s failing to follow through.
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.
Sunset Boulevard is a vital artery in District 4 that has been neglected regarding basic infrastructure and safety. Here are three things I would do:
1. Fixing Dangerous Drainage Hazards: On rainy days, severe drainage issues cause water to pool and build up in several spots along Sunset Boulevard. This can be dangerous because it creates severe hydroplaning risks for drivers and also damages our roads and streets over time. As Supervisor, I would work with PUC, MTA, and DPW to clear, repair, and fix these drainage hazards.
2. Improving Pedestrian Safety: The intersections at the north end near Lincoln … read more here.
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
Parts of the Sunset, especially along commercial corridors and bus stops, have been neglected as public trash cans have been removed. The gap has led to more litter and a decline in cleanliness.
My office is pushing for replacement trash cans and more frequent trash pick-up so our neighborhood has sufficient trash cans. We cannot leave our neighborhoods without this basic resource as clean streets are a basic service, and District 4 deserves better now, not later.
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
One place I consistently hear about from families in District 4 is our local parks. Many of them are neglected, with playgrounds that are outdated or unsafe and in need of real repairs. As a father of two young boys, I’ve experienced this first-hand. Families should be able to take their kids to the park and feel confident that the space is safe and well-maintained.
If elected, I will prioritize funding and coordination to improve park maintenance and upgrade playground equipment. Our parks should be clean, safe, and welcoming spaces that serve the families who rely on them every day.
Week 7: Which candidate do you support for Congress?
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 am supporting Connie Chan. Connie has the exact skills needed to fight for our San Francisco values and stand up to the Trump regime. She has been a champion for our city, especially on issues affecting the Chinese community and the Westside of San Francisco.
She has stood with us through many battles and works hard every day to deliver results for working people. I would be truly honored to have Connie Chan be the first Asian American woman to represent San Francisco in Congress.
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
I am supporting Connie Chan for Congress because she is a relentless fighter for working families. We share a deep commitment to making San Francisco affordable and our neighborhoods safe. As an Asian American woman, I am proud to have someone who understands my lived experience represent us in Washington.
Connie’s elections to the Board of Supervisors inspire me. Time and again, she has proven that by standing up for everyday San Franciscans and fighting for strong public services, you can beat back massive spending from conservatives and billionaires. That is exactly the fight we are facing in District 4 this year.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 54
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving and walking
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
No one can replace Nancy Pelosi — she’s a titan.
That said, I support Connie Chan for CA‑11. I don’t agree with her on everything — she opposes Sunset Dunes — but she’s focused on tenant protections, pushed amendments to the city’s upzoning plan to avoid demolition and displacement, and co‑sponsored tenant‑supportive measures like the “Union‑At‑Home” ordinance.
She has backed programs to help families and supported exploring a city public bank. GrowSF doesn’t support her — a plus in my book — and she doesn’t rubber-stamp the mayor’s agenda.
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.
This is a tough question, because none of the candidates excites me in this race. Two candidates I WILL NOT VOTE for are Scott Wiener and Marie Hurabiell.
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
I am still weighing my endorsement in this race. Nancy Pelosi leaves extraordinarily big shoes to fill, and I want to ensure our next member of Congress understands the unique needs of neighborhoods like the Sunset.
I want someone who will partner with my office and bring resources back to District 4 to support safe and clean streets, traffic and pedestrian safety, thriving merchant corridors and policies that make it affordable for families to thrive.
Just as important, the next representative must have the temperament and leadership to effectively represent the entire city of San Francisco in Washington.
Week 6: Do you support the mayor’s proposition to raise the threshold for putting measures on the ballot? Why or why not?
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
I support Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman’s effort to improve governance in San Francisco. Our ballots have become increasingly long and confusing, with numerous measures that can overwhelm voters and sometimes even conflict with one another.
Raising the signature requirement from 2 percent to 8 percent is reasonable, and still below the roughly 10 percent threshold required in many other jurisdictions across California.
Increasing the supervisor threshold would also encourage the board to focus on legislating at City Hall rather than relying on ballot-box policymaking. These changes would help ensure that measures placed before voters have broader support.
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
No. I helped lead the effort to recall Supervisor Engardio, where we had to collect 10,000 signatures to get on the ballot. I know how hard it is to gather signatures, especially for grassroots efforts.
With the money being spent to buy elections, voter-sponsored initiatives are one of the only ways to help residents have their voice heard when local leaders only answer to special interests.
Making it harder to place measures on the ballot will only silence the voice of San Franciscans and ensure that only wealthy interests are able to decide what happens in our government.
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
No. This is a blatant power grab by corporations and the ultra-rich. When you can pay to gather signatures, raising signatures required to get on the ballot doesn’t create a fairer process. It just shuts out volunteer-driven initiatives and hands the process to only well-funded special interests.
Sunset residents have seen this playbook before from the same big money groups who backed the recalled Supervisor, who are now backing the appointed Supervisor, and who are fighting hard for this measure. Voters across D4 are supporting our campaign because they’re ready for a Supervisor who fights for us and not big money.
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
I do not support this measure.
Right now, just four members of the Board of Supervisors can place a measure on the ballot, ensuring that minority voices still reach voters. Raising that threshold to a majority makes it easier for proposals that help everyday people to be blocked before the public can weigh in.
Increasing the signature requirement from 2 percent to 8 percent also raises the cost of participation, favoring billionaire-backed interests over grassroots efforts. The mayor already holds significant influence, and when supervisors align with that office, fewer independent voices reach voters.
We should be expanding access, not limiting it.
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 strongly oppose this measure because it is profoundly undemocratic.
This measure doesn’t fix anything besides effectively killing citizen-led initiatives and grassroots campaigns, diminishing accountability from the Board of Supervisors, and institutionalizing a “pay-to-play” system.
This measure will be a disaster, and it is designed to ensure that only the wealthy have a say in our city’s future.
For example, in 2015, my students and I led a successful effort to gather over 30,000 signatures for Proposition E (November 2015), the San Francisco Requirements For Public Meetings of Local Policy Bodies Initiative. [Note: Proponents of 2015 Prop. E submitted 16,653 signatures, according to the Department of Elections]
The measure was designed to enhance public … read more here.
Week 5: Would you make policies and changes to the neighborhood to make it easier and safer to bike in the Sunset? If so, tell us about specific policies you have in mind. If not, why not?
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.
As an avid and daily cyclist, I believe we don’t need to make any significant changes to our neighborhood for biking. Our district is largely a residential neighborhood, and is already one of the easier and safer neighborhoods for biking in the city.
The key to making our streets even safer for both pedestrians and cyclists is better enforcement. To achieve this, I want to explore the establishment of a police substation for the Taraval Police Station. This move would improve traffic and pedestrian safety by reducing police response times.
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
Yes. I support making it safer and more practical for people to bike in the Sunset while also supporting residents who rely on driving.
Sunset families use a mix of transportation (walking, biking, driving and transit) for commuting, school drop-offs and errands. I’m focused on practical safety improvements that make streets safer and more functional.
This includes clearer bike-lane markings, safer intersections, better lighting, and traffic calming where speeding is a concern. Let’s also prioritize routes connecting schools, parks, commercial corridors and transit, while working with residents and small businesses to ensure improvements reflect how people actually get around.
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
Our neighborhoods should balance all modes of transportation and focus on making it easier to get around. Adding bike lanes should be on a case-by-case basis, and should depend only on improving safety.
There have been a lot of changes to our district that were said to improve transit but have not considered how residents move around and have felt more ideological than practical.
In the Sunset, many residents rely on driving to get around and we must consider that when making changes. Drivers do not magically go away just because we choose to prioritize other methods of transportation.
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
Everyone deserves to be safe moving around the Sunset, especially pedestrians and cyclists. Bike and heavy car traffic do not mix. That is why it’s imperative to work with SFMTA and Google/Apple maps to route traffic onto our arterial roads and off of neighborhood streets. That way, those streets can be safe options for people on foot or on bike.
Additionally, in order to reduce congestion, we must ensure that our trains and buses are safe, frequent and reliable. Without robust Muni service, we will have more cars on the road, making them more dangerous for residents who bike.
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
Yes. As the Sunset looks toward the future, we should work together to make our streets safer for people of all ages who walk, bike and drive. The recent crash involving a cyclist at Seventh and Irving was a reminder that safety improvements cannot wait.
I support practical steps, like safer routes to schools and parks, protected bike lanes across the district, and safer intersections through daylighting and traffic calming.
If we plan thoughtfully and collaboratively now with residents, merchants and community groups, we can create a District where the next generation can move around the neighborhood safely and confidently.
Week 4: If you were supervisor, would you do anything to help move the 1234 Great Highway project forward? What specific actions would you take?
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
I support moving forward with senior housing at 1234 Great Highway, because many longtime Sunset residents want to age in the neighborhood they helped build. If federal funding has stalled, we should explore creative partnerships rather than let the project sit idle.
I would prioritize housing for low-income seniors while including a small number of affordable units for artists who create intergenerational programming with residents.
We’ve seen projects in San Francisco where arts partnerships attract philanthropic support and help close funding gaps. That kind of model could help seniors age in place while building a vibrant community.
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.
Senior affordable housing is a priority I take seriously.
I am familiar with the 1234 Great Highway project, a 199-unit affordable senior housing development led by Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation and Self Help for the Elderly, currently on extended hiatus due to financing challenges. The developers plan to reapply for funding in 2027, with a construction start hoped for 2028.
If elected, I would not wait. I would engage directly with the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to explore whether bridge financing or alternative funding sources could accelerate the timeline, and meet with TNDC and Self Help for … read more here.
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
The 1234 Great Highway project was approved under a state law that allows fast-tracking ministerial approval of qualifying affordable housing developments.
A key concern I’ve heard from residents is the proposal to mix senior housing with housing for seniors who have recently experienced homelessness. Both groups deserve stable housing, but they often have different needs. Those exiting homelessness may require more intensive supportive and wraparound services.
This raises important questions about whether the building and the surrounding neighborhood will have the resources and service model needed to support residents successfully. These concerns must be addressed before the developer moves forward.
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
My family moved from Chinatown to the Sunset in 1978 when we needed more space. Growing up here, I value the light and space that comes with a neighborhood that is not defined by high rises.
While I accept that we need to accommodate growth, I don’t believe the best path is allowing buildings of the height and mass of the 1234 Great Highway proposal which assaults the character of the neighborhood we are passionate about maintaining.
We can accomplish the same goals by incentivizing ADUs and building on sites farther from the ocean where the height would not dramatically … read more here.
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
Affordable senior housing is the kind of project I will fight for as Supervisor.
The funding gap at 1234 Great Highway falls on [President Donald] Trump, not San Francisco.
HUD cuts have destabilized affordable-housing financing nationwide, but as supervisor I would convene MOHCD, the developer, foundations, and housing partners to pursue every local, regional, and state avenue to unlock funding. If necessary, we could reduce the height and cost of the project.
I would also work with my colleagues to protect and build up resilient sources of funding so that critical projects that address our affordability and homelessness crises don’t stall.
Week 3: Do you support a parcel tax to fund Muni?
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
Yes. Families across the Sunset depend on frequent, reliable Muni service to get to work, school and appointments. Strong public transit reduces congestion, improving safety and quality of life.
Without this measure, we risk service cuts and eliminated lines that would hurt working families and isolate seniors who rely on transit to stay independent.
Revenue solutions should include carve-outs for fixed-income seniors. But our elected/appointed officials cannot keep asking everyday San Franciscans to fund public services while lobbying to repeal taxes on the wealthiest corporations. I’ve been clear that everyone needs to pay their fair share, especially the ultra-rich.
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
Yes, but I have concerns. I support fully funding Muni. But we have to be honest; this constant cycle hurts working people.
Groceries are up. Healthcare costs are up. Families feel squeezed at every turn. Working families should not be repeatedly asked to pay more while services are threatened. That’s not stability; that’s corporate greed shaping our priorities.
While this parcel tax asks more of larger properties, we still need a long-term revenue strategy that truly shifts the burden to billionaires and large corporate landlords. Homeowners and renters in District 4 deserve a system that puts working people first.
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 oppose the Muni Parcel Tax. We have to hold SFMTA accountable for its budget. SFMTA has neglected the Westside for many years. We have one of the worst public-transit services in the city. And now you want us to bail you out? This is a hard no!
I’m all for public transit, and I’m occasionally a Muni user. This parcel tax is not the solution. I believe we can find better solutions to save Muni. We should be taxing the companies who are trying to kill off public transit, like Waymo and Zoox — not San Francisco’s residents.
This … read more here.
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
I support the Muni parcel tax because reliable public transit is essential to San Francisco’s future. Growing up in the Outer Sunset, my family did not always have a car, and depended on Muni metro or buses to get to work and grocery shopping in Chinatown, and for me to attend Hoover Middle and Lincoln High schools.
Stable funding is critical, but accountability matters too. Riders deserve service that is safe, clean, frequent and on time. This measure helps prevent devastating cuts while we continue improving reliability and rebuilding public confidence in our transit system.
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
Many residents are already struggling with the high cost of living and cannot afford another tax.
SFMTA has not prioritized improving transit for District 4 residents. Instead, they have pushed projects that have hurt businesses and made it harder to get around.
As I go door to door everyday, I hear growing concerns about the cost of this tax without hope that it will truly improve transit. I will stand with my district and oppose this tax until we get meaningful improvements to our transit system that actually help seniors, families, and those who rely on Muni daily.
Week 2: What have you already done for District 4?
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
I’ve been working to make D4 safer, more affordable, and more welcoming since before I could vote.
At Lowell [High School], I led neighborhood beautification projects through JROTC [Junior Reserves Officer Training Corps]. At City Hall, I protected funding for services residents rely on, including food pantries, youth programs, and legal aid.
During COVID-19, I helped secure hazard pay for our heroic grocery workers who were risking their lives to keep us fed. During the PG&E blackouts, I worked with small businesses to file claims.
My campaign has never been about headlines or photo ops. Real leadership is about delivering results, and that’s what I do.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 53
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
For many years, I had the privilege of working at Other Avenues food store, a worker-owned cooperative business where all decisions are made democratically. Alongside my fellow co-owners, we provided healthy, affordable food and kept our doors open through the uncertainty of COVID, serving neighbors when it mattered most.
In 2024, I founded Sunset Solos, bringing solo performers to the Outer Sunset’s Sealevel gallery. The series has hosted over 50 artists, including Will Durst, Marga Gomez, and Josh Kornbluth.
From a neighborhood grocery to a neighborhood arts series, I’ve worked to keep District 4 connected and thriving.
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 have been serving the Sunset neighborhood since the 1990s with the Chinese American Voter Education Committee, from registering Sunset voters to fighting for language access.
I also served on the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Commission from 2005 to 2012. At the Recreation and Park Commission, I served as chair of the Capital Committee, where I designed, refurbished, funded and built many parks and recreational facilities in the Sunset, such as Sunset Recreation Center, West Sunset Playground, McCoppin Square Park, Sava Pool, and many others. Sava Pool was the most environmentally sustainable project which became the model for all … read more here.
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
I’ve dedicated my career to expanding opportunity and protecting essential services directly benefiting District 4 families.
I served two terms as City College Board President, during which I kept City College free, eliminated student debt, protected Cantonese language programs vital to language access, and gained good wages for educators.
As policy director at Children’s Council of San Francisco, I advanced policies to make childcare more affordable for families. In addition, through my nearly 17 years of service in the California Army National Guard, I’ve protected my community by responding to wildfires and emergencies that impact everyone across our region.
Albert Chow
- Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware
- Age: 58
- 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 have been the president of People of Parkside Sunset for 14 years, where I have secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for local businesses and events.
I worked to create and support events like Movies at McCoppin, the yearly Taraval Street Christmas tree lighting, the Sunset farmers market, the initial Irving Street Night Market and so many other beloved community events.
I’m a founding member of both the SFPD and SFMTA small business advisory forums. I also stood with District 4 residents to oppose the closure of the Great Highway and helped lead the successful recall of Joel Engardio.
Week 1: What is your No. 1 issue in this election and what do you plan to do about it?
Albert Chow
- Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware
- Age: 58
- 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
My top priority as supervisor will be providing the district with real representation and leadership. The recent happenings in our district, such as Prop. K, the Engardio recall, and the mismanagement of the appointment process, have left us feeling shut out and without proper representation.
I will bring an authentic representation that will focus on uniting the Sunset, restoring our voice, and ensuring that the values and needs of our residents are being met. I will focus on strengthening public safety, funding and expanding education for our next generation, supporting our small businesses, growing our district in a way that … read more here.
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
Affordability. It’s too expensive to live here, especially for families. As supervisor, I can help tackle this problem three ways:
- I will get more officers (especially bilingual ones) back on the streets to deter crime and reduce financial setbacks, like having your car window smashed or your small business vandalized.
- I will ensure that the ultra-wealthy (not everyday residents) pay more to keep our public services (like Muni) running, so folks don’t need to resort to more expensive alternatives.
- Make the Sunset affordable by building workforce housing that is affordable for the working families that keep our city running.
Jeremy Greco
- Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
- Age: 53
- Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
- Transportation: Driving
- Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
- Languages: English
My No. 1 issue is protecting Sunset Dunes. When I heard about closing the Upper Great Highway, I opposed it. I worried about traffic, seniors and neighborhood impacts. But seeing what Sunset Dunes has become changed my mind. People walk, bike, gather and connect there daily.
After my mother-in-law passed away, my family attended an Ocean Calling ceremony at Sunset Dunes, where neighbors spoke names of loved ones at sunset. It was deeply moving. As supervisor, I will fight to keep the park a park, ensure safe access for seniors and families, and protect it by bringing neighbors together.
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.
The No. 1 issue in this election for the Sunset is infrastructure and emergency planning. The infrastructure is aging and in dire need of repair and improvements. The city isn’t prepared for a major emergency. The PG&E blackout was a big test, and the city failed it.
We need to make sure vulnerable populations get welfare checks and are served first. The Sunset needs an emergency plan and emergency protocols so that when vital services are cut off, first responders and emergency workers can get to people and provide help.
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
For San Francisco to thrive, public safety must be our number one priority. Brazen retail theft and vehicle break-ins scare residents and tourists, hollow out commercial corridors, and undermine neighborhood confidence. While many San Franciscans feel safer than before, we must do more to shut down open-air drug dealing, fully staff the Police Department, and focus enforcement on drug dealers.
At the same time, we must expand recovery and treatment programs that work. Public safety also means safer residential streets, fewer traffic dangers — especially around schools — and strong emergency preparedness so neighborhoods are ready for earthquakes, fires, and other disasters.
Money in the District 4 race
Mission Local held a District 4 candidates forum on April 29 at the Ortega branch public library. If you missed it, you can find a recording on our YouTube channel or watch it below.
Candidates are ordered alphabetically and rotated every 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.
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