San Francisco’s District 1 includes the heavily Asian Richmond District. The incumbent, Supervisor Jake McGoldrick, has been criticized for not being in touch with the neighborhood yet has garnered many citywide endorsements. Retired Judge Lillian Sing is the leading challenger, but some fear the APA vote will be split, with Chinatown radio commentator Rose Tsai also in the race.
Matt Tuchow, attorney
“My campaign is about refusing to accept mediocrity. It’s about refusing to buy into the divisive politics as usual in San Francisco. It’s about refusing to accept the status quo. At its core, I want this campaign to about believing again.”
Lillian Sing, retired judge
“I’ve been in the community for over 40 years. I’ve been an educator and also on the Community College Board. I’ve been on the Human Rights Commission [and the] Civil Service Commission. I have been a judge for 22 years, and my specialty is also in solving problems.”
Jake McGoldrick, incumbent
“I promised when I was elected four years ago that I would neither be an obstructionist nor a rubber stamp for anyone. I have kept that promise. My independence has also been my strength in terms of coalition building and working to build solidarity among different peoples.”
David Heller, president of the Geary Boulevard Merchants Association
“I got 18 years of neighborhood merchants and also was president of the neighborhood merchant association for 10 years. I’ve dealt with almost every issue related to the Richmond. But the next four years, it is really important to make sure our kids could go to school in the Richmond.”
Rose Tsai, radio commentator
“I’ve lived in this neighborhood for almost 20 years. My children grew up in this neighborhood. They’re going to school [here]. I love this neighborhood. I’ve worked with many people [here]. I’m running because ordinary people must take a stand against government inefficiency, government unresponsiveness to our needs.”
Jeffrey S. Freebairn, consultant
“I quickly navigate government red tape. That’s my daily objective. I consult federal agencies on network security projects. I make recommendations that keep us secure as a nation. But I just want to let you know that I’m free to represent you and not the special interests.”
Leanna Dawydiak, attorney and police officer
“I want you to know that I intend to have my district office in this district. … I intend to have a Russian-speaking person in my office. I’ve learned to speak a few things in Chinese as well. I did not seek very many endorsements because you are my endorsements. You are the ones that count.”