Video: Get to know your District 1 Supervisor Candidates

Last week, we met with each candidate in the District 1 Supervisor race – Sherman DSilva, David Lee and Supervisor Eric Mar – and asked each of them the same set of questions about key issues in the Richmond District.

For each question they were limited to just one minute of answer time. We’ve included the questions and their responses below.

Watch the videos to learn more about the candidates’ views on issues, and then be sure to come out to the District 1 Supervisor Candidate Forum this Wednesday night at the Richmond Recreation Center from 7pm until 8:30pm.

Sarah B.

Q1: Among city neighborhoods, the Richmond District has the highest vacancy rate among commercial, storefront properties. If elected Supervisor, tell us in detail what you would do to bring new businesses into the neighborhood.

Q2: In the last few years, dozens of lawsuits – which some might call frivolous – have been filed against Richmond District businesses for Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) violations, resulting in many businesses closing, relocating or spending thousands of dollars on upgrades. As Supervisor, tell us in detail what you would do to prevent more businesses from being sued.

Q3: The Geary Bus Rapid Transit prpject is coming to the Richmond District. Tell us whether you are in favor of or against BRT and why, as well as what you will do as Supervisor to affect the project.

Q4: As a neighborhood Supervisor, you serve two masters so to speak – the city at large, and your own neighborhood constituents. If elected Supervisor, tell us how you would prioritize neighborhood-specific issues versus those of the city.

Q5: Tell us 5 words that communicate why you should be elected the next Supervisor of the Richmond District.