How will you support the seniors of District 1?

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Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, where District 1 supervisory candidates who have filed to run answer a question in 100 words or less.

Responses are posted weekly, but we also archive each response on this page for District 1, to make it easier for voters to navigate.

The senior housing project at 4200 Geary Blvd. is reaching its final phase of construction and will be open for applications this fall. The seven-story building, located at Geary and 6th, will provide 98 housing units for low-income San Francisco seniors, with on-site social work services.

This week, we asked the candidates: How will you support local seniors?

Sherman D’Silva

Job: Owner of a laundromat on Geary Boulevard
Age:51
Residence: Owner, resident in District 1 since 1973
Transportation: Driving
Education: Bachelor’s degrees from San Francisco State University
LANGUAGES: English

Tripling the number of officers available in the district allows for better traffic enforcement, making the neighborhood safer for seniors. Focusing on replacing worn sidewalks and roads will also allow seniors to navigate the streets safely. Finally, ensuring that every block of a commercial corridor has a traffic light will allow for increased safety.

Older people stay close to home. It will therefore be a priority to ensure that neighborhood businesses are supported and can operate with as little crime as possible. We will also support efforts to enable older people to stay in their homes as long as possible.

Jen Nossokoff

Job: Vice President of a healthcare company and medical assistant
Age:38
Residence: Owner, resident in District 1 since 2020
Transportation: Walking, cycling, public transport, car
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and master’s degree from Samuel Merritt University
LANGUAGES: English

As a supervisor, I firmly believe that caring for our aging population is a shared community responsibility. Given my experience in healthcare, I feel a deep personal duty to ensure our seniors are well supported.

I will advocate for policies that ensure stable housing, safe and reliable public transportation, and a host of additional programs to improve their quality of life. I have hands-on experience caring for seniors and volunteer weekly to deliver groceries to homebound seniors across the Richmond. My advocacy will prioritize meeting basic needs and creating an enabling environment that ensures our elderly neighbors live with dignity and respect.

Marjan Philhour

Job: Business owner, former advisor and fundraiser for London Breed
Age: 50
Residence: Owner, born in District 1 and returned there in 2006
Transportation: Cycling, walking, car and public transport
Education: Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, Berkeley
LANGUAGES: English

Growing up, we were so lucky to have my grandmother living with us. When my husband and I moved back to Richmond to start our own family, we felt very lucky to have my mother-in-law also living with us. It was such a special part of my children’s day to be able to see her after school and have her nearby. I have a deep respect and appreciation for the needs of older people. I have witnessed the challenges our seniors face as they age – whether it be access to health care, home care or general safety… learn more here

Approved by: San Francisco Police Officers Association… learn more here

Jeremy Boehner

Job: Marketing Specialist and US Army Veteran
Age:39
Residence: Tenant, living in District 1 since 2006
Transportation: Driving
Education: University of San Francisco
LANGUAGES: English

I will support seniors in two ways.

Make sure we have a fully staffed police department so our seniors are safe on the streets and in their homes.

Second, I will continue the City’s partnerships with the various nonprofit organizations that serve meals to seniors in our communities and provide other valuable services.

Connie Chan

Job: Regular Supervisor of District 1
Age:45
Residence: Owner, resident in District 1 since 2011
Transportation: Driving and walking
Education: Bachelor’s degree, University of California, Davis
LANGUAGES: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Throughout my tenure on council, I have worked with community organizations and residents to support services and initiatives for seniors. As budget chair, I led efforts to restore funding for access to food for seniors, programs to support our most frail seniors, and housing subsidies to keep people elderly at home. Earlier this year, I held a hearing regarding public safety support for Asian American seniors and other vulnerable groups, including funding and resources for senior escort programs. elderly, victim services with cultural and linguistic competence and public transport safety measures. I have convened hearings to address the security and infrastructure of our… learn more here

Approved by: San Francisco Labor Council, Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club, Local 21, Service Employees International Union 1021… learn more here

Money raised and spent in District 1 supervisor race

Source: San Francisco Ethics Commission, as of April 3, 2024. Graphic by Junyao Yang.

Applicants are listed alphabetically and rotated each week. Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling and grammar. If you have any questions for candidates, please let us know at [email protected].

Read the rest of the series here. Illustrations for the series by Neil Ballard.

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