London Breed

“When I was in college, the bell tolled for us. Just as my grandmother, the woman who had cared for me all my life, started needing me to care for her, we were told our home was being torn down, and we would need to find another place to live.”

“If we are ever going to fix our housing affordability crisis, we have to make significant changes to how we plan and construct, and we have to be open to solutions that make it easier and faster to build much-needed housing.”

“I have been a transportation leader and advocate my entire public career.”

“Our work is not done until everyone is safe and celebrated not just in San Francisco, but also across the country.”

“As a young girl growing up in poverty, I know firsthand how much a paycheck from a summer job can make a difference.”

“To our health care workers and essential employees: Thank you for everything you are doing.”

“As investments and as an energy source, fossil fuels have nowhere to go but down.”

“Fighting for tenants' rights has never been about political posturing for me. It's very personal. It's why I fight for everyone who's struggling to stay in San Francisco.”

“There must be real consequences for those who commit crimes in our neighborhoods.”

“I will fight for affordable housing for teachers, police, fire fighters, and families in all our neighborhoods.”

“Every day on our streets there are people who are facing a combination of homelessness, mental illness, and addiction. Each of these conditions is challenging alone, but when experienced at the same time it creates a downward spiral that makes it even more difficult for the person to get treated and housed.”

“As the COVID-19 situation evolves, we need to make sure we have enough medical professionals to care for people in need.”

“As someone who grew up in public housing, I've known these conditions.”

“Some consider bicycling an 'alternative' mode of transportation, but it should not be considered alternative. It should be an easy choice for getting around in our City, and we need to do more to make that a reality.”

“San Francisco deserves to be a great bicycling city where every day is Bike to Work Day.”

“Students should feel excited and prepared for the new school year.”

“Too many people are suffering from severe behavioral health and substance use issues on our streets, which puts a strain on our hospitals and our criminal justice system instead of treating the root cause.”

“Young people experiencing homelessness often have a difficult time accessing services, including shelter, medical care, and employment. This is due to the stigma of their housing situation, lack of knowledge of available resources, and a lack of services targeted to young people.”

“Our streets should be inviting and safe so anyone can feel comfortable choosing to ride a bike, walk, or take transit, and so it is clear which space is for which mode of travel.”

“As a kid growing up in public housing, I didn't always get show up at the first day of school with a new backpack full of supplies. Having the school supplies I needed would have made me feel more prepared and ready to learn.”