{"id":34923,"date":"2024-07-18T19:09:45","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T02:09:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=34923"},"modified":"2024-07-18T19:09:46","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T02:09:46","slug":"district-3-candidates-park-space-in-lower-nob-hill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/18\/district-3-candidates-park-space-in-lower-nob-hill\/","title":{"rendered":"District 3 candidates: Park space in Lower Nob Hill"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Yujie-Zhou_2021.jpeg 2x\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Yujie-Zhou_2021.jpeg\" alt=\"A young woman with long hair, wearing a gray sweater, holds a bouquet of deep red flowers. she is smiling gently at the camera.\"> by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/author\/yujie_zhou\/\">YUJIE ZHOU<\/a><\/strong> JULY 17, 2024, 6:50 PM (MissionLocal.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/District-3-Banner20.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of District 3 Supervisorial Race 2024 candidates: Moe Jamil, Sharon Lai, Danny Sauter, Wendy Ha Chau, Matthew Susk, Eduard Navarro. Background shows landmarks including a trolley and buildings.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mission-local-logo-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mission Local logo, with blue and orange lines on the shape of the Mission District\" class=\"wp-image-639216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sign up below to get Mission Local\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>free newsletter<\/strong>, a daily digest of news you won\u2019t find elsewhere.Sign up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between February and the November election, Mission Local is asking each District 3 candidate one question per week, and candidates will get 100 words to respond. We will compile all responses to the 40-odd questions on a \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2024\/02\/meet-the-candidates-all-2024-district-3-supervisor-answers\/\">Meet the Candidates<\/a>\u201d page, so that voters can get a full picture of their stances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Supervisor Aaron Peskin terms out next January,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sf.gov\/reports\/november-2024\/candidates-november-5-2024-consolidated-general-election\">six candidates<\/a>&nbsp;have filed to run for his seat to lead District 3, which includes North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, the Financial District, Russian Hill and Nob Hill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Weeks ago, some of you mentioned creating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2024\/07\/district-3-candidates-what-can-be-done-for-lower-nob-hill\/\">a mini-park or central public space<\/a>&nbsp;for the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. I\u2019ve heard similar wishes from local residents there: There\u2019s a lack of park space in the area, and they want a park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Question this week: Do you support building a park in Lower Nob Hill? Why or why not?&nbsp;<strong>As a supervisor, how would you create a park space in the Lower Nob Hill area?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/mission-local-logo-300x300.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Mission Local logo, with blue and orange lines on the shape of the Mission District\" class=\"wp-image-639216\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay informed on local elections \u2014 sign up for&nbsp;<strong>Mission Local&#8217;s free daily newsletter<\/strong>&nbsp;today!Sign up<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Moe-Jamil-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of District 3 candidate Moe Jamil a suit.\" class=\"wp-image-582969\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moe-jamil\">Moe Jamil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Deputy city attorney, San Francisco City Attorney\u2019s Office<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 46<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: Owner-occupied condo owner, living in District 3 since May 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: University of California, Berkeley, and law school at Santa Clara University, K-12 public school<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English, Cantonese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I support Lower Nob Hill and Lower Polk\u2019s efforts to acquire, build and maintain a new park in the neighborhood.&nbsp; For years, efforts fell on deaf ears at the Recreation and Parks department but, thanks to the hard work of President Peskin listening to community organizations like the Lower Polk Community Benefit District, Lower Nob Hill Neighborhood Alliance, and the Lower Polk Neighbors, the department is now committed to making this happen and&nbsp;<strong>a site has been identified<\/strong>. As Supervisor,&nbsp;<strong>I will<\/strong>&nbsp;continue these efforts to&nbsp;<strong>bring this project across the finish line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Endorsed by<\/strong>: San Francisco Tenants Union, Teamsters Joint Council 7, Retired Assistant Police Chief Garrett Tom, Board President Aaron Peskin \u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moejamil.com\/endorsements\">read more here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Sharon-Lai-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of a woman in a business suit.\" class=\"wp-image-582970\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sharon-lai\">Sharon Lai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Economic recovery leader at the World Economic Forum, former board member at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 41<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: Tenant and owner, living in District 3 since 2023, first moved to SF in 2005<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Walk and Muni when solo, drive when with kids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Bachelor\u2019s degree from University of California, Berkeley, development studies and city and regional planning; master\u2019s degree in public administration, Harvard Kennedy School<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English, Mandarin, Cantonese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I support building a park in Lower Nob Hill. The neighborhood is one of the densest and currently has very little, if any, open recreational space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Supervisor, I would work with the neighborhood community and our City departments including Recreation and Parks, Real Estate, and the Mayor\u2019s Office to identify sites and conduct a community planning process. I would create and lead the funding path to ensure that the capital as well as operations are funded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The above is likely to be a lengthy process.&nbsp;<strong>Short-term, I would identify vacant and underutilized lots to be activated near-term.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Endorsed by<\/strong>: Community Tenants Association, Teamsters Joint Council 7, 7 of the current Board of Supervisors \u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharonlaisf.com\/endorsements\">read more here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/D3-Eduard-Navarro-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of a bald man with a beard from District 3 wearing a blue jacket.\" class=\"wp-image-593867\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eduard-navarro\"><strong>Eduard Navarro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Tech startup founder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 44<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: Tenant in District 3 since December 2021<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Walking, public transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: CFA Institute: Chartered Financial Analyst, passed level 1. Master\u2019s degree from Columbia University, architecture, concentration in urban design. Master\u2019s degree from Columbia University, real estate development, concentrating in finance. Ecole d\u2019Architecture de La Villette. Bachelor\u2019s degree in architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: Spanish, French, German, English, Val\u00e8ncian (Catalan)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I fully support building a central public space\/park in Lower Nob Hill. As Supervisor, I would engage the community through public meetings and surveys. As an urban designer, I can already identify and envision various exciting options. As an entrepreneur and financier, I know how to cobble together funding from various sources. Plus, learning from my neighbors, expert area residents, I would ensure the space is&nbsp;<strong>planted fully with native species, especially those that can feed animals or people<\/strong>. Together we can create a vibrant, sustainable park that enhances the quality of life and encapsulates the identity of Lower \u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Eduard-Navarro_week-24.pdf\"><em>read more here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Danny-Sauter-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of a man with a beard.\" class=\"wp-image-582972\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-danny-sauter\">Danny Sauter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Executive Director, Neighborhood Centers Together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 36<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: Tenant in District 3 since 2014<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Public transportation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Bachelor\u2019s degree from Miami University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English, Cantonese<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes,&nbsp;<strong>I have been advocating for a new park in the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood for the past 4 years<\/strong>. Lower Nob Hill is one of the densest parts of San Francisco and it deserves open space like every other neighborhood.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Supervisor, I will bring together the city\u2019s Real Estate Division, Rec &amp; Park Department, and other partners including neighbors and prospective donors to identify, acquire, and open a new park for the Lower Nob Hill neighborhood. Neighbors deserve this, and it\u2019s my commitment to deliver it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Endorsed by<\/strong>: Nor Cal Carpenters Union, Senator Scott Wiener, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, Operating Engineers Local 3 \u2026&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dannyd3.com\/endorsements\">read more here<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Matthew-Susk-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of a man in a suit.\" class=\"wp-image-582973\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-matthew-susk\">Matthew Susk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Former lead with Divvy Homes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 32<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: TIC owner, first moved to District 3 in 2007. 2007-2009 while in high school, 2014-2016 after college, 2023-present with his wife.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Bachelor\u2019s degree from St. Lawrence University, master\u2019s in business from Georgetown University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As the next D3 supervisor, I will create spaces that address residents\u2019 needs and foster community. We will build&nbsp;<strong>modular parklets in parking spaces<\/strong>, sacrificing a few parking spots to provide much-needed green areas for recreation and relaxation. This will benefit the entire community and increase police presence, fulfilling a long-standing neighborhood request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will collaborate with local businesses and organizations to secure funding and support. Integrating&nbsp;<strong>community policing within the park<\/strong>&nbsp;will enhance safety and strengthen neighborhood ties, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wendy-Ha-Chau-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-636697\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-wendy-ha-chau\"><strong>Wendy Ha Chau<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Job<\/strong>: Attorney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>: 44<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Residency<\/strong>: Tenant in District 3 since 2009<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transportation<\/strong>: Walking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>: Juris doctor degree from John F. Kennedy University&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Languages<\/strong>: English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No. The Tender Nob has plenty of parks in the Tenderloin, with Urban Alchemy staff providing security.&nbsp;<\/strong>We love our neighbors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The focus of the Tender Nob should be to build up the small businesses. These small businesses should be world famous tourist attractions like any other neighborhood in D3. By&nbsp;<strong>giving $800K to each small business<\/strong>&nbsp;or to start new businesses, we\u2019ll have the opportunity to have more Michelin star restaurants like Liholiho Yacht Club, the Hawaiian restaurant on Sutter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can work with the Academy of Arts and SF Art Institute to provide spaces for the students to \u2026&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Wendy-Ha-Chau_week-24.pdf\"><em>read more here<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling, and grammar. If you have questions for the candidates, please let us know at&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"mailto:yujie@missionlocal.com\"><em>yujie@missionlocal.com<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Illustrations for the series by Neil Ballard.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>You can register to vote via the&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sf.gov\/register-vote\"><em>sf.gov<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;website.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">READ MORE CANDIDATE ANSWERS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2024\/02\/meet-the-candidates-all-2024-district-3-supervisor-answers\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newspack-missionlocal.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/District-3-Banner20.png?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Meet the Candidates: San Francisco\u2019s District 3 supervisor race\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/2024\/02\/meet-the-candidates-all-2024-district-3-supervisor-answers\/\">Meet the Candidates: San Francisco\u2019s District 3 supervisor race<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/author\/yujie_zhou\/\"><\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/author\/yujie_zhou\/\">YUJIE ZHOU<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:yujie@missionlocal.com\">yujie@missionlocal.com<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Yujie_ZZ\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>REPORTER. Yujie Zhou came on as an intern after graduating from Columbia University&#8217;s Graduate School of Journalism. She is a full-time staff reporter as part of the Report for America program that helps put young journalists in newsrooms. Before falling in love with the Mission, Yujie covered New York City, studied politics through the \u201cstreet clashes\u201d in Hong Kong, and earned a wine-tasting certificate in two days. She\u2019s proud to be a bilingual journalist. Follow her on Twitter @Yujie_ZZ.<a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/author\/yujie_zhou\/\">More by Yujie Zhou<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by\u00a0YUJIE ZHOU JULY 17, 2024, 6:50 PM (MissionLocal.org) Sign up below to get Mission Local\u2019s&nbsp;free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won\u2019t find elsewhere.Sign up Between February and the November election, Mission Local is asking each District 3 candidate one question per week, and candidates will get 100 words&#8230; <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/07\/18\/district-3-candidates-park-space-in-lower-nob-hill\/\"> Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr; <\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34923"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34923"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34923\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34924,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34923\/revisions\/34924"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34923"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34923"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34923"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}