{"id":32432,"date":"2024-03-21T14:34:43","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T21:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=32432"},"modified":"2024-03-21T14:34:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T21:34:44","slug":"meet-the-district-5-candidates-tell-us-about-your-campaign-funds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/03\/21\/meet-the-district-5-candidates-tell-us-about-your-campaign-funds\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the District 5 candidates: Tell us about your campaign funds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"A by\u00a0ELENI BALAKRISHNAN<\/a><\/strong> MARCH 19, 2024 (MissionLocal.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bilal Mahmood, Dean Preston, and Allen Jones are running for District 5 supervisor in the November 2024 election. Illustrations by Neil Ballard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s the latest in our \u201cMeet the Candidates\u201d series for District 5, where we ask each candidate to answer one question per week leading up to the election, with answers capped at 100 words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All the responses will ultimately be compiled onto a single page, where readers can peruse the potential supervisors\u2019 stances on upwards of 40 topics before it\u2019s time to vote in November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our latest question for the District 5 candidates: We have seen a lot of money potentially influencing this year\u2019s elections. Tell us about your campaign fundraising and endorsements.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This week, we got a new candidate, Autumn Looijen, a resident who kicked off the school board recall of 2022. Her response is included below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, two committees have been formed supporting and opposing Dean Preston. \u201cDean Preston for Supervisor 2024\u201d has raised at least $156,791 as of Feb. 6, including several donations from fellow politicians Aaron Peskin, Connie Chan, John Avalos, Jackie Fielder, Gordon Mar, Shamann Walton, Sandra Fewer. That committee is directly controlled by Preston and subject to $500 contribution limits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The committee opposing Preston, \u201cCoalition to Grow San Francisco \u2014 GrowSF PAC opposing Preston for Supervisor 2024,\u201d has raised $301,458. That committee is independent of any candidate and can take unlimited donations, but cannot coordinate with candidates directly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

GrowSF, while it has not officially made endorsements in the November election, supported Bilal Mahmood in his run for state assembly in 2022 and for San Francisco\u2019s Democratic County Central Committee in this month\u2019s election. The PAC\u2019s major donors include outspoken CEO of Y Combinator Garry Tan<\/a>, investor and former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear<\/a>, billionaire CEO of Ripple Chris Larsen<\/a> \u2014 some of the same donors that supported Mahmood earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Separately, \u201cBilal Mahmood for Supervisor 2024\u201d has raised $63,387 per its Feb. 17 campaign finance statement. That committee is controlled by Mahmood and subject to the $500 limits, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, let\u2019s see the candidates\u2019 answers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bilal Mahmood<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are proud to not accept any corporate PAC, fossil-fuel or law-enforcement money<\/strong> on this campaign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a wide coalition of donors across many sectors<\/strong>, ranging from government, nonprofits and the private sector to everyday people who are simply fed up with the lack of action on San Francisco\u2019s problems. I\u2019ve earned trust from supporters to get results on housing, safety, and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am incredibly grateful for the unity coalition we have built with a wide array of endorsements<\/strong> coming in, most notably from State Senator Scott Wiener, and our most recent DCCC Chair, Honey Mahogany.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dean Preston<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m proud to have earned the endorsement of the SF Labor Council, Tenants Union, Community Tenants Association, Affordable Housing Alliance, Tenderloin Chinese Rights Association, Nurses, Health Care Workers, Teamsters, Teachers, Public Employees, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, Bernie Sanders, and community leaders in every neighborhood across District 5. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve been targeted by billionaire-funded PACs with unlimited money<\/strong>, but are holding our own, having raised more than $180,000 from grassroots donations<\/strong>, qualifying us for an additional $250,000 from public financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our campaign is funded by the people, not corporate special interests. To support our campaign, visit www.dean2024.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Allen Jones<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In June 2018, I had a ballot measure placed on the that special election. My measure (Prop. I<\/a>) received 98,000 yes votes<\/strong> from San Francisco voters, with no advertisement and one donor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I intend to trust the voters of District 5 to read what I have to offer and I will not raise funds<\/strong>. You can\u2019t make it to Heaven by raising Hell on Earth. Therefore, I intend to raise awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Illustration<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Autumn Looijen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I launched my Supervisor campaign last week, and I\u2019m kicking off fundraising now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have a proven track record winning five ballot measures<\/strong> in SF, including landslide wins with the school board recalls and to bring algebra back. District 5 voters said yes<\/strong> to every one of them \u2026 and that\u2019s the endorsement I\u2019m most proud of.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funding is important to get our message out, and even more important is a demonstrated ability to deliver practical solutions to our hard problems.  That\u2019s what district voters are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The order of candidates is 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 eleni@missionlocal.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read the rest of the District 5 questions here<\/a>, and the entire \u201cMeet the Candidates\u201d series here<\/a>. Illustrations for the series by Neil Ballard.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can register to vote via the\u00a0sf.gov<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELENI BALAKRISHNAN<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

eleni@missionlocal.com<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

REPORTER. Eleni reports on policing in San Francisco. She first moved to the city on a whim more than 10 years ago, and the Mission has become her home. Follow her on Twitter @miss_elenius.More by Eleni Balakrishnan<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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