The Facts

Alan Wong is the new District 4 Supervisor, replacing Beya Alcaraz, who resigned after one week in office, and Joel Engardio, who was recalled by voters in September 2025.

Wong is a lifelong Sunset resident, has served in the Army National Guard since 2009, and was on the Board of anti-crime group Stop Crime SF. Most recently, he was elected to the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees in November 2020 and served two terms as the board's president. Wong had to resign from City College to accept his new role as supervisor.

One day after being sworn in, Wong joined a 7–4 Board majority to approve Lurie’s “Family Zoning” plan.

The Context

Mayor Lurie revamped his vetting process after the Alcaraz episode, requiring a detailed questionnaire and broader community outreach before choosing Wong.

The former Supervisor, Joel Engardio, was recalled over backlash to 2024’s Proposition K, which closed the Upper Great Highway to cars to create the Sunset Dunes park. Wong opposed Prop K and will now be responsible for navigating its aftermath and any proposed compromises.

The GrowSF Take

Wong's history as a member of Stop Crime SF and his military service all indicate he will make public safety a keystone of his tenure. And his experience on the City College board shows he understands the importance of good governance and fiscal responsibility, alongside good education.

We don't know exactly where Wong stands on housing and small business, but Wong’s vote for Family Zoning is a very encouraging sign that the Sunset’s new supervisor understands that more homes are essential to keeping families in San Francisco.

Given everything the Sunset has gone through this year, Wong should work closely with the community and take time to listen rather than escalate fights over big changes. He still has to run in June and again in November to keep his seat, so building trust now will put him in a stronger position to pursue larger policy goals later.