Introduction
On November 17, 2011, NOPNA conducted a brainstorming session as to the traits and priorities of our next District 5 Supervisor. The motivation behind this was to understand what neighbors feel are the traits and priorities of the next D5 supervisor. This came about because our present supervisor, Ross Mirikarmi, will leave his term early to become Sheriff.
Brainstorm
Attending neighbors (about 25) were asked to list traits and priorities for the next D5 supervisor on sticky notes. These sticky notes were then organized to see the themes that emerged. A discussion of these traits and priorities then ensued.
Results
The following traits were collected (in no particular order):
- Vision
- Integrity
- Passion
- Good Listener
- Has a Spine
- Honest
- Consensus Builder
- Transparent
- Tenacious
- Courageous
- Collaborative
- Progressive
- Public service track record
- Community Oriented
- Accessible
- Understand the diversity and issues of D5 neighborhoods
- Bike friendly
- Board leader
- District 5 focus but also a broader SF vision
The following priorities were collected (in no particular order):
- Affordable housing for low/middle income and families
- Keep our neighborhood inclusive
- Tenants rights
- Mixed use development
- Public Transit
- Safer Streets (Bikes and Pedestrian)
- Sustainability
- Local Hire & local businesses development including job development
- Seed funding for small business
- Community job development
- Promote Art
- Harding Theater
- Connecting the City (Bike Lanes)
- Hayes Valley Farm
- Gang Issues and public safety
- Infrastructure repair (streets, etc.)
- Look out for the 99%
