From now until the November election, Mission Local will ask each District 3 candidate one question a week, and each candidate will receive a 100-word response. To help voters get a complete picture of the candidates' positions, we compile all the answers to the 40-odd questions on an “About the Candidates” page.
Six candidates have filed to run for the District 3 seat, which includes North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, the Financial District, Russian Hill and Nob Hill, as Superintendent Aaron Peskin's term ends next January. are doing.
This week's question: Tell us about your campaign finances — where do you get your money from and how do you use it?
Living in Ward 3 since May 2014
Mo Jamil
Deputy City Attorney, San Francisco City Attorney’s Office
My campaign has received significant donations from Teamsters 350 and individual contributors. This grassroots support comes from people who share my vision for the future of District 3 and want to help my team spread that vision to fellow San Franciscans. My campaign priorities will foster meaningful connections with District 3 residents and create opportunities to listen to their ideas for the future of our community, while also meeting my priorities as the next superintendent candidate. The idea is to create a platform to clearly explain the
Supporters: UFCW 648, Joint Council of Teamsters 7, Former Assistant Police Chief Garrett Thom, Board President Aaron Peskin…more.
I have lived in D3 since 2023 and first moved to SF in 2005.
Sharon Lai
World Economic Forum Economic Recovery Leader, Former San Francisco Department of Transportation Director
We are proud to run grassroots campaigns focused on people and do not accept donations from corporate PACs. More than 20% of his funds raised come from all corners of the 3rd District, and more than 70% of his donors are San Franciscans and apply for public funding. We carefully manage donations and are supported by volunteers. We only spend about 15% of the funds we raise, mostly on bilingual campaign materials and accounting fees. We will use these funds to advance grassroots campaigns that focus resources on bilingual field work.
Approved by: Community Tenant Association, Teamsters Joint Council 7, Current Board of Supervisors 7… Details.
Resident in Ward 3 from December 2021
Eduardo Navarro
Founder of a technology startup
We host small community gatherings of 30-40 people and come together to make authentic paella. This Valencian classic is celebrated for the way each ingredient helps the others to create a delicious, cohesive dish and its ability to bring people together, making it the perfect metaphor for our campaign. Here we discuss issues that are important to our neighbors and the district. Get your tickets at Navarro.vote and come join us. Once we have a quorum, we set aside a date, usually on a weekend, to celebrate paella. The response was great. As a grassroots movement, it has helped recruit volunteers, raise money, and foster community.
Resident of Ward 3 from December 2021
JConr B. Ortega
Self-proclaimed former homeless man, leatherman, boxer
Mr. Ortega declined to respond.
Living in Ward 3 since 2014
Danny Sauter
Executive Director, Neighbor Centers Together
We are proud to have been the first candidate to receive public financing, which is a testament to the diverse coalition of our everyday supporters. We have received donations from over 500 individuals, 85% of whom are San Francisco residents.
Based on the latest submission data, our campaigns are:
- Most donors to San Francisco of all candidates
- Most donors to District 3 of all candidates
- Smallest donation of all candidates
We will use these funds to engage with District 3 voters and share our message of safer neighborhoods, economic recovery, and more housing.
Supporters: Sen. Scott Wiener, State Treasurer Fiona Marr, Supervisor Matt Dorsey, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto…more.
Moved to District 3 for the first time in 2007. From 2007 to 2009 while in high school, from 2014 to 2016 after graduating from college, and from 2023 to present with his wife.
Matthew Sask
Former leader of Divvy Homes
Our funding comes from a wide range of supporters united by our belief in our vision for San Francisco.
My professional colleagues from my 10 years in the private sector, my family and friends who believe that my deep love for this city will lead us to better days, and my family and friends at house parties and neighborhood gatherings. New friends and neighbors also generously supported our campaign.
Funds raised and spent in District 5 supervisor race
Source: San Francisco Ethics Commission, as of April 3, 2024. Graph by Junyao Yang.
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