{"id":32875,"date":"2024-04-11T12:55:53","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:55:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/?p=32875"},"modified":"2024-04-11T12:55:53","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T19:55:53","slug":"meet-the-district-3-candidates-what-makes-you-love-d3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/04\/11\/meet-the-district-3-candidates-what-makes-you-love-d3\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the District 3 candidates: \u2018What makes you love D3?\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/728deb77cb140ba8a61531a8b8693d8a?s=160&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" height=\"80\" width=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/728deb77cb140ba8a61531a8b8693d8a?s=80&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" alt=\"\"> by\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/missionlocal.org\/author\/yujie_zhou\/\">YUJIE ZHOU<\/a><\/strong> APRIL 10, 2024 (MissionLocal.org)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/missionloca.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/District-3-Banner_new.png?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"Illustration of the district 3 supervisory race 2024 featuring landmarks, a cable car, and six candidate portraits.\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Between now 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 the 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>Question this week:&nbsp;<strong>What makes you love D3?<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>And when did you begin living in D3?<\/strong><\/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\/missionloca.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Matthew-Susk-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of District 3 supervisorial candidate Matthew Susk.\" class=\"wp-image-582973\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>First moved to District 3 in 2007. 2007-2009 while in high school, 2014-2016 after college, 2023-present with his wife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-matthew-susk\"><strong>Matthew Susk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Former lead with Divvy Homes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District 3 represents urban living at its best. It\u2019s where the pulse of the city beats the strongest. From the bustling markets of Chinatown to the cozy cafes of North Beach, every street and alleyway has a story to tell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D3 is a slice of San Francisco where world famous innovation meets world class tradition. We are proud to be home to not only San Francisco\u2019s oldest bar but also the newest startups. The vibrancy, the people, and the sense of belonging make District 3 the best place to live and work.<\/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\/missionloca.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Moe-Jamil-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon of a man in a suit.\" class=\"wp-image-582969\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in District 3 since May 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-moe-jamil\">Moe Jamil<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney\u2019s Office<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(1) Diverse historic neighborhoods<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>District 3 has the oldest and most vibrant Chinatown in the country, the vitality found in North Beach and Polk Street, vistas from Nob, Russian and Telegraph Hills, our amazing waterfront from the Barbary Coast to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf and the beautiful architecture of Lower Nob Hill and Downtown. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve volunteered for numerous neighborhood organizations to help renters and homeowners protect these treasures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(2) Amazing small and legacy businesses&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Walk any part of D3 and you\u2019ll find amazing cafes, bars, restaurants and our critically important neighborhood-serving businesses that represent the true lifeblood of the City.&nbsp;<\/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\/missionloca.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<p>Living in D3 since 2023, first moved to SF in 2005.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-sharon-lai\">Sharon Lai<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Economic recovery leader at the World Economic Forum<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>former board member at the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love the intertwined histories between District 3 and my Chinese ancestry. I feel close to my heritage. Like early immigrants, I have made a life here. It\u2019s dense and convenient, much like Hong Kong, where I\u2019m from. I live next to my kids\u2019 favorite dog park and school. We ride the cable car for groceries, take the bus for appointments, and walk to family dinners in our neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s a slice of history, the city\u2019s front door, and cultural epicenter. I\u2019m humbled by its beauty and proud to be running to honor its history and shape its inclusive resilient future.<\/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\/missionloca.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<p>Living in District 3 since Dec. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-eduard-navarro\"><strong>Eduard Navarro<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tech startup founder<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Diverse neighborhoods: From North Beach\u2019s flavors to Chinatown\u2019s vibrancy.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Living history:&nbsp; Stories embedded into landmarks and the imperial grid.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local commerce: Caf\u00e9s, markets, and eateries enriching the local scene.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scenic beauty: Captivating views and hills that inspire.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique sloping streets: Defying engineering and parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unique ever-changing weather: Dress like an onion for wonderfully cold summers.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong sense of identity: The unique San Franciscan character that binds all of us residents together and makes D3 home.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And opportunity: I see so much more possible; from street beautification to rekindled fraternity, brightening our city\u00b4s \u2764\ufe0f as beacon &amp; safe-harbor to the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/missionloca.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/D3-Jconr-B-Ortega-640x640.png?resize=640%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"A cartoon image of a man with a mustache.\" class=\"wp-image-582971\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Living in District 3 since Dec. 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-jconr-b-ortega\"><strong>JConr B. Ortega<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Self-described formerly homeless, leatherman, boxer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I love about District 3 is we boast the best of what SF has to offer. Most specifically, our district is evenly divided by neighborhood cultures. I love the sharp contrast between the cultural neighborhoods. Walk along Broadway and see the two distinctive Chinese and Italian cultures. Walk down Montgomery and see the two distinctive shopping and financial cultures. Walk Columbus to Fisherman\u2019s Wharf and the Embarcadero, and see the Golden Gate Bridge and Sea Lions in the Bay. Walk up and down Hyde (or ride the cable car) to see the neighborhoods of Russian\/Nob Hill. We are iconic.<\/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\/missionloca.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<p>Living in District 3 since 2014<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-danny-sauter\"><strong>Danny Sauter<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Executive Director, Neighborhood Centers Together<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I love District 3 because of the people and the neighborhoods which show the magic that can occur when people live in a walkable, urban setting with schools, parks, small businesses, and dense housing right outside their door. District 3 is where people want to live, want to visit and want to shop, precisely because of this setting. Our neighborhoods, from Chinatown to North Beach, have a storied history and represent the best of San Francisco and the incredible diversity of people who make it the world\u2019s greatest city.<\/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\/missionloca.s3.amazonaws.com\/mission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/District-3-Banner_new.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 is our newest reporter and 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 APRIL 10, 2024 (MissionLocal.org) Between now 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 \u201cMeet the candidates\u201d page, so that voters&#8230; <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/2024\/04\/11\/meet-the-district-3-candidates-what-makes-you-love-d3\/\"> 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":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32875"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32875"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32875\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32876,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32875\/revisions\/32876"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32875"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32875"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/occupysf.net\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32875"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}