2/6/12 - San Francisco needs to act now to shore up its housing stock before the next earthquake. the Loma Prieta quake revealed how vulnerable some buildings were and the necessity of preparing ourselves before the next 'big one'. SPUR has released a study that looks at how we can do just that by expanding our potential emergency shelters and retrofitting 'soft-story' buildings.

1/26/12 - I recently wrote a guest Op-Ed for the Bay Times about my legislative priorities for 2012. I will continue to work hard for our community by supporting smart transportation, the City's committment to those living with HIV/AIDS, moderate-income housing, our vibrarnt entertainment industry, improvements to public spaces, and small neighborhood businesses. 

1/25/11 - I was happy to join Mayor Lee and Board of Supervisors President Chiu in announcing the availability of new funding for the Small Business Revolving Loan Fund. This modest investment made by the City offers small loans (between $5,000 and $50,000) to small, neighborhood businesses, where they can make a big impact. This successful program has expanded the opportunities available to entrepreneurs in San Francisco and I am glad to see it continue. 

1/15/12 - The Bay Area Reporter recently ran an article about four pieces of legislation that I had authored and were passed by Board of Supervisors. The new ordinances will regulate professional dogwalking, create a new public park, create a commission to help determine criminal sentencing guidelines, and increase the prevailing wage, with expected benefits for custodians. Now I'm working on legislation that helps clarify the rules that apply in public plazas and parks in the city. 

12/20/11 - I'm currently pursuing legislation to govern Harvey Milk Plaza and Jane Warner Plaza in the heart of the Castro.  These are critical public spaces for our neighborhood, and we need to ensure that everyone has access to them.