Official Ed Lee Dems Endorsements
November 5, 2024 General Election
We are excited to announce the Edwin M. Lee Asian Pacific Democratic Club’s (ELDC) official endorsements for the November 5, 2024 election! The ELDC PAC and Board interviewed candidates and reviewed the SF Democratic Party questionnaires. Members voted to approve the PAC’s recommendations, and we are excited to share our finalized endorsements below.
For questions, please contact Selina Sun, President info@edleedems.org
Updated Sept 9, 2024
🇺🇸 Federal 聯邦
✅ Kamala Harris: Committed to building an opportunity economy and lowering costs for families.
✅ Tim Walz: As Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz has been a leader in healthcare, education, and labor rights.
- Economic Opportunity: Cutting taxes for middle-class families and creating good-paying jobs by expanding support for small businesses and entrepreneurs
- Affordable Housing: Plans to build 3 million new affordable homes and rental units to combat the housing crisis
- Healthcare Reform: Expanding the Affordable Care Act, lowering prescription drug costs, and capping insulin prices
- Healthcare Access: Expanded healthcare in Minnesota and continues to fight for affordable and accessible healthcare nationwide
- Labor Rights: Advocate for unions and working families, helping to raise wages and secure fair labor standards.
- Education: Focused on improving public education and expanding opportunities for higher education and career training
A trailblazer and longtime advocate for San Francisco, Nancy has dedicated her career to fighting for healthcare, climate action, and protecting democracy. Her leadership in Congress has delivered countless victories for our district and the nation.
- Pioneered healthcare reform with the Affordable Care Act, expanding coverage for millions.
- Fiercely advocates for climate action to combat the ongoing climate crisis.
- Proven leader in protecting democracy and human rights, both at home and abroad.
A proven leader in Congress, Adam Schiff has been a strong voice for democracy, national security, and human rights. He’s dedicated to fighting for the American people and defending our Constitution.
- Led the investigation into election interference and defended democracy in the face of threats.
- Champion for healthcare reform and environmental protection policies.
- Committed to national security and ensuring American leadership on the global stage.
A strong advocate for environmental protection, affordable housing, and economic growth, Kevin has served the Bay Area with dedication and is committed to improving the quality of life for all Californians.
- Advocated for affordable housing policies to tackle the Bay Area’s housing crisis.
- Champion for clean energy and environmental sustainability efforts in California.
- Focused on creating local economic opportunities and jobs for working families.
A champion for civil rights, affordable housing, and LGBTQ+ equality, Evan has been a leader in the fight for social justice and economic opportunity. He is dedicated to making a positive difference for his district and the state.
- Advocated for affordable housing solutions and tenant protections in California.
- Leader in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and equality, promoting inclusion for all communities.
- Fought for small business recovery and economic opportunity throughout the pandemic.
🏛️ California 加州
San Francisco needs an experienced and forward-thinking leader to drive real change in California.
- Champion for housing reform, supporting policies that increase affordable housing supply.
- Advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, working to protect and expand equality for all.
- Focused on tackling climate change through clean energy initiatives and sustainable policies.
San Francisco’s Eastside needs a bold leader who will tackle our toughest challenges, from housing to public safety.
- Strong advocate for affordable housing development and tenant protections.
- Leading the charge in addressing the city’s drug crisis and supporting recovery programs.
- Committed to improving public safety through common-sense reforms and partnerships with local law enforcement.
San Francisco’s Westside needs a strong, results-driven leader to fight for our community in Sacramento.
- Advocate for public safety, championing policies that reduce crime and ensure safe neighborhoods.
- Committed to affordable housing solutions to address the ongoing housing crisis.
- Proven track record on gun control legislation, making our communities safer from gun violence.
State Ballot Measures
加州選票措施
✅ Yes on Prop 2 $10B School Facilities Bond
支持2號提案 100億學校設施債券
Proposition 2: $10B School Facilities Bond
- Problem: Many schools are outdated, with critical infrastructure failures like broken windows, plumbing issues, and deteriorating classrooms. These problems affect student safety and learning.
- What the prop aims to solve: This $10 billion bond will fund repairs and upgrades to school buildings across the state, including adding modern safety features, updating classrooms, and making schools more energy efficient.
- Position: Yes – The club supports this investment, believing it will improve the learning environment and provide necessary upgrades for student safety
✅ Yes on Prop 3: Marriage Equality
支持3號提案: 婚姻平權
Proposition 3: Marriage Equality
- Problem: Some areas still experience discrimination against same-sex couples, which threatens marriage equality despite previous progress.
- What the prop aims to solve: Proposition 3 ensures legal protections for same-sex marriages across the state, embedding marriage equality into state law.
- Position: Yes – The club stands firmly for equality and the protection of marriage rights for all
✅ Yes on Prop 4: $10B Climate Resilience Bond
支持4號提案: 100億對抗氣候變化債券
Proposition 4: $10B Climate Resilience Bond
- Problem: California faces increasing threats from climate change, including wildfires, droughts, and rising sea levels. Communities are unprepared to handle these disasters effectively.
- What the prop aims to solve: This bond will provide funding for climate resilience projects, including wildfire prevention, drought preparedness, and infrastructure to mitigate flooding.
- Position: Yes – Supports investing in climate adaptation to safeguard communities and critical infrastructure
❌ No on Prop 5: Ease Passing Local Housing Bonds
反對5號提案: 放寬通過地方住房債券的限制
Proposition 5: Ease Passing Local Housing Bonds
- Problem: The current requirement of a two-thirds vote to pass local housing bonds has slowed efforts to address the housing crisis.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure would lower the threshold to 55% approval for local housing and public infrastructure bonds, making it easier to fund affordable housing projects.
- Position: No – The club opposes this change, citing concerns about increasing debt without clear oversight
✅ Yes on Prop 6: End Slavery
支持6號提案: 終止奴隸制度
Proposition 6: End Slavery
- Problem: Involuntary servitude is still allowed as a form of punishment in California’s prison system, despite the state’s progressive stance on human rights.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure will fully abolish any remaining legal provisions allowing slavery or involuntary servitude, even as punishment.
- Position: Yes – The club supports ending all forms of slavery
⚪ No Endorsement on Prop 32: Raise Minimum Wage
32號提案 - 無推薦: 提高最低工資
Proposition 32: Raise Minimum Wage
- Problem: Low-wage workers are struggling to meet the high cost of living in California, with wages that haven’t kept pace with inflation.
- What the prop aims to solve: This proposition will raise the minimum wage, providing better income for workers across the state.
- Position: No Endorsement – The club did not take a position, balancing concerns over potential impacts on small businesses
❌ No on Prop 33: Repeal State Regulations On Rent Control
反對33號提案: 廢除關於租金管制的州法規
Proposition 33: Repeal State Regulations on Rent Control
- Problem: Some argue that statewide rent control regulations limit the flexibility of local governments to address housing affordability.
- What the prop aims to solve: Repealing state regulations would allow local governments to implement or change rent control policies according to local needs.
- Position: No – The club believes that repealing rent control laws could harm tenants and exacerbate the housing crisis
✅ Yes on Prop 34: Close A Loophole In Our Health Care System
支持34號提案: 堵住我們醫療保健系統中的漏洞
Proposition 34: Close a Loophole in Our Health Care System
- Problem: Loopholes in the current healthcare system allow some providers to avoid offering essential services, which affects patient access to care.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure will close these loopholes, ensuring that all patients can receive necessary care from healthcare providers.
- Position: Yes – Ends abuse of current healthcare system loopholes
✅ Yes on Prop 35: Permanent Medi-Cal Funding
支持35號提案: 永久的Medi-Cal資金
Proposition 35: Permanent Medi-Cal Funding
- Problem: Medi-Cal, California’s health program for low-income individuals, faces uncertainty in long-term funding, which threatens consistent access to healthcare for millions.
- What the prop aims to solve: This proposition ensures permanent, stable funding for Medi-Cal services, providing reliable healthcare support for vulnerable populations.
- Position: Yes – Supports permanent healthcare funding for low-income residents
✅ Yes on Prop 36: Reform Prop 47
支持36號提案: 改革第47號提案
Proposition 36: Reform Prop 47
- Problem: Proposition 47, passed in 2014, has led to increases in certain crimes, such as drug and property crimes, by reducing penalties.
- What the prop aims to solve: This reform will allow felony charges and increase sentences for certain crimes, addressing concerns about the rise in crime under Prop 47.
- Position: Yes – Supports sensible reforms to address crime while maintaining justice reforms
🌉 San Francisco 三藩市
Proven leadership in guiding San Francisco through tough challenges.
- Homelessness Solutions: Spearheaded new programs for supportive housing and mental health services to help reduce homelessness.
- Public Safety: Improved law enforcement strategies to reduce crime and keep neighborhoods safer.
- Economic Recovery: Led efforts to support small businesses during the pandemic and promote job growth in San Francisco.
Steady, experienced leader ready to tackle San Francisco’s toughest problems.
- Fiscal Responsibility: Known for managing the city’s budget effectively, ensuring financial stability.
- Public Safety: Strong advocate for improving safety in every neighborhood, with practical solutions for crime prevention.
- Housing & Homelessness: Focused on expanding affordable housing and providing comprehensive support for homeless individuals.
A results-driven District Attorney focused on justice and safety.
- Crime Reduction: Achieved a 30% reduction in crime since taking office, with a focus on drug-related offenses and public safety.
- Community Engagement: Worked closely with local communities to address safety concerns and improve law enforcement transparency.
- Justice Reform: Revamped plea deal policies to ensure serious offenders are held accountable while supporting rehabilitation efforts.
A legal advocate who fights for San Francisco’s values.
- Major Legal Wins: Led efforts in winning settlements for workers’ rights and consumer protections, including the Walgreens opioid case.
- Defending the Public Interest: Protected San Francisco against frivolous lawsuits and fought for justice on behalf of residents.
- Government Accountability: Focused on ensuring the city follows ethical practices and defends transparency.
A reform-focused Sheriff dedicated to public safety.
- Community Trust: Prioritized building trust between law enforcement and the community through transparency and engagement.
- Public Safety: Committed to reducing crime while focusing on rehabilitation programs for those in the justice system.
- Criminal Justice Reform: Led efforts to modernize the Sheriff’s Department and implement progressive criminal justice reforms.
A trusted leader managing San Francisco’s finances with a focus on equity.
- Financial Stability: Maintained the city’s financial health by managing budgets and investments responsibly.
- Financial Empowerment: Implemented programs to promote financial security and inclusion for all residents, particularly underserved communities.
- Innovative Solutions: Launched initiatives like the Kindergarten to College program, which helps families save for their children’s education.
Dedicated to making BART safer, cleaner, and more reliable for all riders.
- Public Safety: Committed to improving safety measures throughout BART stations and trains to protect riders and staff.
- Service Improvements: Focused on enhancing reliability and cleanliness, ensuring a better experience for daily commuters.
- Transit Expansion: Plans to expand public transit options, making BART more accessible and efficient for all Bay Area residents.
Board of Supervisors 市議員
District 1 needs an experienced leader who will prioritize public safety, housing, and supporting families.
- Longtime Richmond District resident with deep knowledge of local issues.
- Committed to improving public safety and ensuring safer streets for families.
- Advocates for affordable housing solutions and supporting small businesses in the district.
District 3 needs a leader who understands the community and is ready to take on tough issues like housing and small business recovery.
- Proven track record of supporting local businesses and boosting neighborhood safety.
- Focused on housing affordability and increasing access to quality housing.
- Committed to revitalizing District 3’s diverse communities by fostering economic opportunities.
District 5 needs innovative leadership to tackle housing, homelessness, and climate issues.
- Tech entrepreneur with fresh ideas to address the housing crisis and homelessness.
- Advocate for climate action and sustainable policies that protect the environment.
- Committed to improving public safety and addressing drug crises with community-based solutions.
District 7 deserves a leader focused on public safety, housing, and supporting local businesses.
- Small business owner with deep ties to the community, focused on economic recovery.
- Committed to improving public safety and reducing crime in the district.
- Advocates for affordable housing and creating family-friendly neighborhoods.
A dedicated community advocate and educator, Trevor is focused on improving public safety, affordable housing, and providing resources for families in District 9.
- Focused on improving public safety through practical, community-based solutions.
- Committed to increasing affordable housing options and tenant protections.
- Advocate for better access to resources for families, including education and child care.
A longtime community leader and activist, Roberto is passionate about cultural preservation, housing justice, and advocating for marginalized communities.
- Strong advocate for cultural preservation and neighborhood integrity.
- Committed to housing justice and fighting for more affordable housing solutions.
- Focused on uplifting marginalized communities and ensuring their voices are heard in local government.
District 11 needs fresh leadership that understands the challenges of our community and is committed to real solutions.
- Educator and small business advocate focused on improving public safety in District 11.
- Committed to expanding affordable housing opportunities and supporting local businesses.
- Dedicated to bringing new energy and practical solutions to address community issues.
Community College Board (vote for all 4)
社區大學董事會成員（投票給所有4名候選人）
A public policy expert dedicated to keeping City College financially stable and accessible.
- Financial Expertise: Committed to making smart budget decisions that protect City College’s future.
- Access to Education: Focuses on maintaining affordable education for all students, ensuring no one is left behind.
- Community Engagement: Advocates for strong connections between City College and the local community to meet student needs.
A longtime student advocate committed to expanding educational access at City College.
- Affordable Education: Dedicated to keeping tuition low and accessible for all students, especially those from underserved communities.
- Student Support: Advocates for stronger support services to help students succeed in their academic and career goals.
- Inclusive Leadership: Focuses on making City College a welcoming and inclusive place for all, ensuring diverse voices are heard.
A passionate advocate for equity and inclusion, fighting for underserved students.
- Equity in Education: Focused on closing the achievement gap by ensuring equal access to resources and opportunities for all students.
- Inclusion: Advocates for a more inclusive environment at City College, where every student feels valued and supported.
- Student Success: Committed to implementing policies that help marginalized students succeed academically and professionally.
A former CCSF student and current SF Community College Board member, Chisti is a community leader dedicated to creating more opportunities for young and adult learners.
- Student Experience: Brings firsthand experience as a former CCSF student to advocate for policies that improve the student experience.
- Education Access: Committed to expanding educational pathways, especially for adult learners and non-traditional students.
- Community Leadership: Focused on building stronger partnerships between City College and the community to ensure educational programs meet local needs.
Board of Education (vote for all 4)
教育委員會成員（投票給所有4名候選人）
A dedicated public school parent focused on fiscal responsibility and student success.
- Budget Reform: Committed to ensuring SFUSD’s financial stability by making smart, accountable budget decisions.
- Academic Achievement: Advocates for improving student outcomes through better support and educational resources.
- Inclusive Education: Prioritizes equity in schools, ensuring all students have access to quality education regardless of their background.
SFUSD mom focused on accountability and transparency in school governance.
- Financial Oversight: Dedicated to fixing SFUSD’s financial issues by promoting transparency and responsible spending.
- Back-to-Basics Education: Supports improving core academics to ensure students are well-prepared for the future.
- Parent Engagement: Advocates for more parent involvement in school decision-making, making schools more responsive to community needs.
An experienced tech executive ready to bring innovative solutions to SFUSD.
- Budget Management: Brings business expertise to address the school district’s financial challenges and streamline operations.
- Teacher Support: Focuses on improving teacher hiring processes and creating a better working environment for educators.
- Innovative Programs: Committed to creating new, stimulating educational programs that engage students and enhance learning.
A parent organizer passionate about improving school safety and increasing enrollment.
- Enrollment Growth: Focused on increasing student enrollment by making SFUSD schools safer and more attractive to families.
- Safety and Well-Being: Advocates for improving school safety, mental health support, and student well-being.
- Grassroots Leadership: Brings years of grassroots organizing experience to champion policies that directly benefit students and families.
San Francisco Ballot Measures
三藩市市縣提案
✅ Yes on Prop A: Fix And Make Schools Safer
支持A提案: 修復並提高學校安全
Proposition A: Fix And Make Schools Safer
- Problem: Many schools in San Francisco are outdated and lack modern safety measures, putting students at risk and affecting the learning environment.
- What the prop aims to solve: This bond will provide funding to repair and upgrade school facilities, improving safety features such as earthquake retrofits, modernizing classrooms, and enhancing school security systems.
- Position: Yes – Supports necessary repairs and safety improvements to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students
✅ Yes on Prop B: Improve Healthcare, Streets, And Shelters
支持B提案: 改善醫療、街道和庇護所
Proposition B: Improve Healthcare, Streets, And Shelters
- Problem: San Francisco’s healthcare infrastructure, streets, and homeless shelters are strained and in dire need of updates and expansions.
- What the prop aims to solve: Prop B provides funding to upgrade healthcare facilities, improve street conditions, and expand shelter spaces for the homeless, addressing long-standing infrastructure and public health issues.
- Position: Yes – Supports this comprehensive investment to improve essential city services, especially for vulnerable populations
❌ No on Prop C: Creates Unnecessary Inspector General Job
反對C提案: 製造浪費且不必要的官僚機構
Proposition C: Creates Unnecessary Inspector General Job
- Problem: Establishing a new Inspector General position could add unnecessary bureaucracy, duplicating existing oversight functions without offering significant improvements to accountability.
- What the prop aims to solve: This proposition would establish an Inspector General position, but critics argue it duplicates existing oversight mechanisms without providing real value.
- Position: No – Opposes the creation of another layer of bureaucracy that may not improve government function
✅ Yes on Prop D: Reform City Commissions
支持D提案: 改革城市委員會
Proposition D: Reform City Commissions
- Problem: San Francisco has over 130 city commissions, many of which are seen as inefficient, duplicative, and unaccountable.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure will reduce the number of city commissions, increase oversight, and streamline government processes to ensure commissions are more effective and responsive.
- Position: Yes – Supports reforms to make city commissions more accountable and effective
❌ No on Prop E: Fake Reform With No Real Accountability
反對E提案: 虛假改革，缺乏真正的問責
Proposition E: Fake Reform With No Real Accountability
- Problem: Proposition E claims to reform city commissions but is seen as a political maneuver without substantive change.
- What the prop aims to solve: Unlike Prop D, this measure is viewed as maintaining the status quo under the guise of reform, lacking mechanisms for real accountability.
- Position: No – Opposes this measure for not delivering meaningful reform and maintaining inefficiencies
✅ Yes on Prop F: Increase Police Staffing, Deferred Retirement Plan
支持F提案: 增加警力配置，提供合理的退休計劃
Proposition F: Increase Police Staffing, Deferred Retirement Plan
- Problem: San Francisco’s police department is understaffed, leading to slower response times and reduced public safety.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure would provide a deferred retirement plan to retain experienced officers while increasing police staffing levels to ensure better public safety.
- Position: Yes – Supports strengthening public safety by increasing police staffing and offering a sensible retirement plan
❌ No on Prop G: Locks Money Into Certain Housing Programs
反對G提案: 將資金鎖定在某些住房項目中
Proposition G: Locks Money Into Certain Housing Programs
- Problem: Prop G would allocate funds to specific housing programs, limiting flexibility in how the city can address broader housing needs.
- What the prop aims to solve: The measure would restrict budget allocations, potentially stifling more adaptive and effective solutions to the housing crisis.
- Position: No – Opposes locking funds into programs that may not adapt to evolving housing challenges
✅ Yes on Prop H: Retirement Benefits For Firefighters
支持H提案: 為消防員提供退休福利
Proposition H: Retirement Benefits For Firefighters
- Problem: Firefighters face tough working conditions and deserve strong retirement benefits, but the current system may not offer enough support.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure enhances retirement benefits for firefighters, acknowledging their critical role in public safety.
- Position: Yes – Supports improving retirement benefits for firefighters who protect the community
⚪ No Endorsement on Prop I: Retirement Benefits For Nurses And 911 Operators
I提案 - 無推薦: 為護士和911操作員提供退休福利
Proposition I: Retirement Benefits For Nurses And 911 Operators
- Problem: The city is facing a staffing shortage of nurses and 911 operators
- What the prop aims to solve: Prop I proposes improved retirement benefits for these essential workers, though the financial implications are still debated.
- Position: No Endorsement – While enhanced retirement benefits are valuable, they do not address the root issue of long hiring wait times, and financial and operational concerns remain unresolved.
✅ Yes on Prop J: Accountability For Student Success Fund
支持J提案: 確保學生成功基金的問責
Proposition J: Accountability For Student Success Fund
- Problem: The Student Success Fund lacks adequate oversight, leading to concerns about how funds are being used.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure introduces stronger accountability measures to ensure that funds are spent effectively to support student outcomes.
- Position: Yes – Supports accountability to ensure that education funds are used to benefit students directly
❌ No on Prop K: Permanently Close Part Of Great Highway
反對K提案: 永久關閉日落區海旁公路的一部分
Proposition K: Permanently Close Part Of Great Highway
- Problem: The permanent closure of a section of the Great Highway has been controversial, as it affects traffic and access for many residents.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure would permanently close part of the highway to vehicles, transforming it into a pedestrian and bike path, but critics argue it limits essential transportation routes.
- Position: No – Opposes the permanent closure, advocating for maintaining access to this key roadway
❌ No on Prop L: Tax On Uber, Lyft, And Waymo Rides
反對L提案: 對 Uber、Lyft 和 Waymo 乘車徵稅
Proposition L: Tax Riders of Uber, Lyft, and Waymo
- Problem: Prop L introduces a 4.5% tax on rideshare and autonomous vehicle services like Uber, Lyft, and Waymo, which could raise costs for riders.
- What the prop aims to solve: The tax is projected to generate $25 million per year, providing temporary relief by delaying Muni driver layoffs for 1-2 years. However, it falls far short of addressing the $200 million budget deficit anticipated in 2026. Additionally, the revenue is restricted to operational expenses, meaning it cannot fund essential improvements like new buses or street safety upgrades.
- Position: No – Prop L offers a temporary fix without addressing the larger structural financial issues, leaving long-term transit challenges unresolved.
✅ Yes on Prop M: Update Business Taxes To Help Small Businesses
支持M提案: 更新商業稅以幫助小企業
Proposition M: Update Business Taxes To Help Small Businesses
- Problem: San Francisco’s tax structure is outdated and places a disproportionate burden on small businesses, hindering economic growth.
- What the prop aims to solve: Prop M updates business taxes, offering relief to small businesses while ensuring larger companies pay their fair share.
- Position: Yes – Supports tax reforms that will help small businesses thrive
❌ No on Prop N: Unnecessary Student Loan Program
反對N提案: 不必要的學生貸款項目
Proposition N: Unnecessary Student Loan Program
- Problem: The proposed student loan program is seen as duplicative of existing federal and state programs, adding unnecessary costs to the city’s budget.
- What the prop aims to solve: This measure would create a local student loan forgiveness program, but critics argue it overlaps with existing programs without clear benefits.
- Position: No – Opposes the creation of this unnecessary and potentially costly program
✅ Yes on Prop O: Protect Reproductive Rights
支持O提案: 保護生育權
Proposition O: Protect Reproductive Rights
- Problem: Reproductive rights are under attack across the country, and California wants to safeguard access to abortion and reproductive health services.
- What the prop aims to solve: Prop O enshrines the right to reproductive health care, including abortion, in California law, protecting it from future federal rollbacks.
- Position: Yes – Strongly supports protecting reproductive rights and ensuring access to healthcare
🗳️ Voter Resources 選民資源
For more information on the November 5, 2024, Consolidated General Election, explore the following resources to help you stay informed and prepared for the upcoming election:
- Voter Registration: Register to vote
- Voting Locations: Find your polling place
- Candidate Information: Learn more about the full list of candidates
- Ballot Measures: Understand the issues
- Election Calendar: Important SF dates and deadlines
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Oct 7, 2024: Early Voting Begins & Vote-by-Mail Ballots Mailed
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Oct 21, 2024: Last day to register and receive a mail ballot. Can still register and vote through Election Day.
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Oct 29, 2024: Last Day to Request Vote-by-Mail Ballot
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Nov 5, 2024: Election Day & Vote-by-Mail Ballots must be postmarked
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For more details, visit the California Secretary of State’s website.
