We recommend voting for Marjan Philhour as your #1 choice. Marjan has demonstrated a deep commitment to addressing San Francisco's public safety challenges and helping small businesses thrive.

Running for District 1 Supervisor is an opportunity to make a significant impact in the Richmond, a community I have been a part of for decades. Our community faces unique challenges that I am committed to addressing effectively as District Supervisor. My top concern is public safety. Our police department is woefully understaffed, which is making the challenges we face in our neighborhood worse. We must also focus on supporting our local businesses, housing creation, and quality education. Families and working people have been pushed out of the City for years - it’s time for a new direction to ensure everyone can find opportunity in San Francisco.

Marjan PhilhourCandidate for Supervisor; Neighborhood Business Owner

On the issues

Here's where the top candidates stand on the issues that matter most to residents of District 1:

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Why vote for Marjan Philhour?

Her top policy goals are:

1. Public Safety

Marjan's top priority is rebuilding and fully resourcing San Francisco's public safety infrastructure to immediately address the safety concerns of residents in the Richmond District. She advocates for increasing police staffing to recommended levels, enhancing police presence in neighborhoods, and using modern technologies to improve law enforcement effectiveness.

2. Small Business

Marjan emphasizes the need to revitalize and protect local small businesses. She proposes initiatives such as providing grants, business development services, and incentives for local hiring. Her approach includes reducing bureaucratic barriers, streamlining the permitting process, and fostering public-private partnerships, which are crucial for economic recovery and growth.

3. Community Engagement

Marjan plans to hold regular office hours in the Richmond and establish resident-led committees to ensure diverse voices are heard and policies are inclusive and effective. This commitment to direct communication and collaboration aligns with GrowSF's mission for vibrant community life.

On other issues: Marjan supports building new housing at all income levels all across the city. She supports reforming the onerous rules and regulations that stop people from building new homes. She supports pro-family policies like the existing Free MUNI program for children and students, which helps them get to school and after-school activities without needing their parents to drive them, and without burdening their families with higher costs. And she believes in fare enforcement for adults to ensure our transit system is well-funded and safe for all riders. She takes a holistic approach to public transit and car traffic, supporting both parking for cars and bike lanes to keep cyclists safe.