{"id":32335,"date":"2024-03-15T12:20:39","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:20:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=32335"},"modified":"2024-03-15T12:20:40","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T19:20:40","slug":"meet-the-district-3-candidates-what-have-you-done-to-support-district-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/03\/15\/meet-the-district-3-candidates-what-have-you-done-to-support-district-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the District 3 candidates: \u2018What have you done to support District 3?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"\" by\u00a0YUJIE ZHOU<\/a><\/strong> MARCH 13, 2024, 2:30 PM (MissionLocal.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Because Supervisor Aaron Peskin terms out next January, six candidates<\/a> have filed to run for the seat to lead District 3, which includes North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, the Financial District, Russian Hill and Nob Hill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Between now and the November election, Mission Local will ask 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  \u201cMeet the candidates<\/a>\u201d page, so that voters can get a full picture of their stances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Question this week: What have you done to support District 3 so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharon Lai<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Economic recovery leader at the World Economic Forum<\/strong>, former board member at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As SFMTA commissioner,  I tripled the public safety budget, helping District 3 transit riders stay safe. I helped redesign Broadway for pedestrian safety, and advocated for lower speed limits. I reintroduced bus line 8-Bayshore, oversaw the completion of Van Ness BRT and the Central Subway, and advocated for free Muni and parking for Chinese New Year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As DignityMoves\u2019 founding ED, I opened a tiny homes village, expanding housing for the homeless citywide.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most recently, I took a leading role in passing Prop. A, which will provide affordable homes for 4,500 working San Franciscans and fund D3 affordable housing projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eduard Navarro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have presented my candidacy to supervisor of District 3. This role demands leadership and specialized knowledge, and cannot be a reward for past service, nor a step in a political career. My diverse experiences and achievements position me to serve our district with dedication and insight. Choosing this path means setting aside other opportunities, a true testament to my dedication to our community. In these uncertain times, District 3, the heart of our city, needs a voice that can unite and take us forward. I am committed to being that unifying leader. Join our movement at Navarro.vote<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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JConr B. Ortega<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Self-described formerly homeless, DAD democrat, leatherman, boxer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What I have done for the district is to stand up to represent the neighborhood. When the board of supervisors pushed for legislation that will harm our community, I stood up to put a stop to it. When the police commission proposed new orders that hampered the SFPD, I stood up to kill the orders. When the SFPD needed someone to defend them, I stood up for our officers. Those who threatened our Jewish community, I stood against thousands so say \u201cNever again.\u201d Our district needs someone who will stand up for them no matter who they\u2019re up against.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Danny Sauter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Executive Director, Neighborhood Centers Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m proud of my record supporting District 3 over the last 10 years:<\/p>\n\n\n\n