Candidate for
Board of Supervisors; County of San Francisco; Supervisorial District 5

Our elected representatives no longer make decisions that are in the best interests of the majority of San Francisco residents.

Instead, their votes benefit wealthy land developers, corporations, and other special interests; approve development of million dollar condos when we need affordable housing; give themselves raises while asking us to pay more taxes; avoid compliance with the spirit of campaign finance laws while criticizing the Super PACs created by Citizen's United; and privatize our parks.

When will we "throw them all out", stop electing their hand-selected replacements, and elect a representative that is one of our peers?

If you do not believe our elected officials have done a good job, then make a difference. Vote for me, an honest, independent candidate for District 5 Supervisor instead of the same career politicians and their handpicked heirs.

I will bring much needed integrity to City Hall.

As Chair of San Francisco's Sunshine Ordinance Task Force during the past year, I have volunteered long hours to ensure public access to the operations of local government. Such access is imperative if we are to know if our elected representatives are making decisions that are in our best interests or merely selling out to the highest bidder.

I have a public record of voting, demonstrating fair examination and vetting of issues. I am not afraid to ask the tough questions and require substantive answers.

As Supervisor, I will continue to ensure our government acts in our best interest and strive to prevent the abuse of authority. I will provide leadership that educates and empowers the residents of San Francisco to exercise their civil rights.

As a renter, public transit rider, and private sector employee, I understand the challenges present in our diverse District 5. I will require affordable housing, strengthen tenant rights, support small business jobs, improve Muni, and increase pedestrian and bicycle safety. I will continue the legacy of accountability in community policing in our quest to end violence in our streets.

I respectfully ask for your support.

Hope Johnson