A biography for London Breedhasn’t been written yet.
“Far too many LGBTQ individuals are the victims of violence and hatred, and we must all fight together to ensure that no one is erased or marginalized because of how they identify or who they love.”
“I grew up in a San Francisco very different from what many have experienced: a place called Plaza East, notoriously one of the most dangerous public housing developments in the City.”
“Children who attend high-quality early care and education programs before kindergarten perform better on assessments of reading and math skills and socio-emotional development. However, since early care and education programs are so expensive, low-income families face significant barriers.”
“Homelessness isn't just an issue in San Francisco. It's an issue throughout California and up and down the West Coast. We need to support policies that address our twin troubles of housing affordability and homelessness at the state-level.”
“Our young people need safe, permanent housing, so they can focus on their education or job, live healthy lives, and pursue their interests - without fear of where they'll sleep at night.”
“Homelessness and behavioral health challenges affect every neighborhood in San Francisco.”
“We need to improve our public transportation and invest in physical infrastructure changes so that people can safely choose alternatives to driving like walking, riding a bike or even, yes, electric scooters.”
“In San Francisco, we strive to be a beacon of progressivism for the rest of the country and the world, whether it is leading the way on gay marriage, immigrants rights, or combating climate change.”
“Bureaucracy and red tape should not delay our efforts to bring help to those in need.”
“In my sophomore year of high school, I watched my friend Loretta leave in a U-Haul headed for Oakland. She and her mom had been tenants in a nearby apartment, forced out by rent they couldn't afford anymore.”
“Despite my work, I know some in politics will never support me. I see them distort my record.”
“No child should be deprived the opportunity to excel.”
“We are fighting for an affordable, diverse community where all of us can thrive.”
“We have so much work to do to meet the challenges of people living on our streets. But every day we are out there doing the work, finding solutions not only to help those living on our streets, but to prevent more people from ending up there in the future.”
“We share common values as San Franciscans: we help each other; we welcome newcomers; we innovate and learn; we focus on facts; we work together; and we find creative solutions.”
“Our own bureaucracy should not and cannot get in the way of our efforts to get people sheltered.”
“No family should feel they need to leave San Francisco to find a great public education.”
“We have to cut the red tape, eliminate barriers, and reduce bureaucracy - for all housing, for everyone.”
“Improving our transportation infrastructure reduces car trips, helps us reach our carbon emission reduction goals, is healthier for our residents, and saves lives. Too often in the past we have been slow to make these common sense improvements to our streets.”
“Technology is rapidly changing our transportation systems, and if we craft smart regulations, these changes can be for the better.”