San Francisco Green Party Supervisor Candidate Questionnaire 2020
Due Date: July 14


Instructions:

1. There are 10 sections to this questionnaire. Each section corresponds with the 10 Key Values of the Green Party.

2. Each section begins with a written question and ends with several multiple-choice questions. Please don't skip the written question.

3. The multiple-choice questions are answered by checking the box in the
appropriate column to indicate which is closest to your position:
+ = Support / Agree / Yes
- = Oppose / Disagree / No

: = Undecided / Don't know / No opinion

4. The world is too complex to always break down neatly into yes/no/maybe choices, so feel free to clarify any answers to multiple
choice questions with a few words.


Candidate Name: Daniel Landry
Phone Number: (415) 902-1009
Web site: www.daniellandry2020.com
E-mail: daniellandry4supervisor.com
Name of Campaign Manager: Trevor Green
Are you receiving public financing: No
Signed voluntary spending limit: Yes
2nd, 3rd endorsements in District: No
Major Endorsements: None
Incumbent Supervisor whose votes most reflect your values: Dean Preston
Incumbent whose votes least reflect your values: N/A
If the election were held today, who would you support as Board President: Shamann Walton

Who would be your second and third choices: Dean Preston & Hillary Ronen

Who did you endorse for Mayor in 2019 (all 3 choices, if applicable): London Breed

Who did you endorse for Mayor in 2018 (all 3 choices, if applicable): 1st. Jane Kim - 2nd. Mark Leno - 3rd. London Breed
Who did you endorse for Mayor in 2015 (all 3 choices, if applicable): Francisco Herrera

Who did you endorse for Sheriff in 2015: Ross Mirikarimi

1) Grassroots Democracy: What are your thoughts on Instant Runoff Voting, and District Elections? How have they worked to date? What would you change in the future?

I think Instant Runoff and district elections are great. This Is what I believe still gives hope to all San Franciscans that grassroots candidates like myself have a chance to
to challenge other candidates backed by big corporations. This is truly direct democracy with rank choice voting.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ +] [ ] [ ] Sub-government such as Neighborhood Assemblies, Networks or District Councils
[ +] [ ] [ ] Some commissions should be democratically elected
[ ] [ - ] [ ] The Mayor should appoint all commissioners
[ +] [ ] [ ] Voters' right to recall elected officials
[ +] [ ] [ ] Residency requirements for elected officials should be strictly enforced
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Ethics Commission should be disbanded
[ - ] [ ] [ ] Ethics Commission meetings should be televised
[ +] [ ] [ ] Ethics Commission should prioritize investigating violations from well-funded campaigns
[ ] [ - ] [ ] My campaign accepts corporate contributions
[ ] [ - ] [ ] My campaign accepts contributions from paid lobbyists or related entities having any interest in City and County of San Francisco

2) Ecological Wisdom: Please outline your view of the major environmental and ecological issues facing San Francisco and your proposed policies to address them.

I think greenhouse gases and car emissions are still a big problem in San Francisco. The other major challenge is to stop companies like Lennar from building on a toxic superfund site in D10 Bayview Hunter Point. This COVID-19 has shown us that we are not prepared for pandemics nationally, statewide, or even locally. I was a member in 2008 on the RAB Restoration advisory Board to the US Navy for BV/HP shipyard and that advisory board was disbanded by the BOS which was direct oversight of the development by the community. We need more oversight boards and committees that ensure Prop. 65 and CEQA laws are followed by outside developers.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ +] [ ] [ ] Phasing out all diesel buses (e.g., Muni, tour, shuttles)
[ +] [ ] [ ] Public Power
[ +] [ ] [ ] City should take over PG&E distribution in SF
[ +] [ ] [ ] Reducing or eliminating parking minimums in new housing and commercial developments
[ +] [ ] [ ] As in Bayview, halt all US Navy Treasure Island transfers of lands tested by Tetra Tech, to private developers
[ +] [ ] [ ] Natural Areas Program
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Tree Removals
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Use of Tier One herbicides in public parks
[ +] [ ] [ ] Addition of SF Groundwater to City's potable supply
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Artificial turf on City-owned athletic fields
[ +] [ ] [ ] Managed retreat and Coastal Zone protection in response to Global Warming

3) Social Justice: A) What is your assessment of homelessness in San Francisco, and what solutions do you propose?

This homelessness situation in San Francisco is a disgrace. In San Francisco we currently have 18 billionaires that reside in our city. If just one of them stepped up to really help we could solve most of the homelessness issues that plagues our City. However, I understand mental health and drug addiction is a root caused problem that can't just be solved by money. We must identify more sites to build more affordable housing units in areas where there is a high percentage of homeless people. In addition I I believe saying care not cash just doesn't work, it needs to be CARE and CASH if we really want to try to break the cycle of homeless.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ +] [ ] [ ] Project Homeless Connect
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Care Not Cash
[ +] [ ] [ ] Community courts
[ +] [ ] [ ] Healthy SF
[ ] [ - ] [ ] SF's sick leave requirements
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Law against sitting down on SF sidewalks
[ +] [ ] [ ] More frequent homeless counts
[ +] [ ] [ ] I support more homeless navigation centers in my district

B) What are your views on housing affordability, what public sector strategies have worked, which have failed, and what are your proposals?

I think the housing affordability for the most part needs improvement. Many housing programs are offered by the City every year, but we still see a small decline of the need
more affordable housing. We must remove the process that takes so long to build the much needed additional units in the public sector.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Building more market rate housing will lower housing costs for current SF residents
[ +] [ ] [ ] Impacts of all new development should be paid for in advance by fees on developers
[ +] [ ] [ ] Community Land Trusts
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Rent Control is too strong
[ +] [ ] [ ] Elected Rent Board
[ +] [ ] [ ] HOME-SF (density bonus program)
[ +] [ ] [ ] Social Housing (similar to https://www.sfcommunityhousingact.com/)
[ +] [ ] [ ] Ban on Airbnb and other short term rentals
[ +] [ ] [ ] Require full disclosure of all corporate/speculative interests in parties purchasing/developing property
[ +] [ ] [ ] Vacancy tax on empty homes
[ +] [ ] [ ] Pied-a-terre Tax on residential property owners who do not reside in SF
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Condo conversion is currently too difficult
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Eliminating transfer of entitlements in real estate transfers
[ +] [ ] [ ] #30RightNow - Fully funding direct access to housing for tenants in supportive housing, to lower rents to 30% of their income

4) Nonviolence: What are your solutions for SFPD accountability while making the streets safer?

In 2015 I pushed for Mayor Ed Lee to call for an investigation by the DOJ of the SFPD. Although at the time the BOS called in the DOJ to do a review, I was very disappointed in that decision because without a decree in-place it would be difficult to hold the department accountable. In 2005 myself working with former supervisor Ross Mirikarimi introduced more foot beat patrol to support building more trust with law enforcement and the communities they served. To make the streets safer for people we need to feel
that officers really care about our communities and are not just treating it as a job. Real policing is more than a job and we deserve safety and accountability from our police department.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Prioritize SFPD enforcement of moving violations
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Support expansion of foot patrols
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Demand stricter accountability in future MOUs with the SFPD
[+ ] [ ] [ ] The Board of Supervisors should be able to set policies and priorities for the SFPD through legislation
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Support a public safety program modeled after NYC's "Stop and Frisk"
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Prosecution of SFPD Officers involved in fatal shooting deaths of San Francisco residents
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Demilitarize SFPD - Removal of tactical military weapons (e.g., tear gas, assault rifles) and vehicles from SFPD's arsenal/fleet
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Defund SFPD - Commit to permanent reduction of the number of SFPD officers

5) Decentralization: What are your thoughts on the Kaufman Charter of 1996? Does it need revisiting?

I think decentralization really does need more teeth. Revising it would be in my judgment is a good thing. We must build off what is working and add to whatever needed to remove the red tape with better subsystems of governmental power.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Bring the Housing Authority under the Board of Supervisors
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Will you create formal district councils to advise you?
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Charter amendment allowing voters to choose the replacement of an elected official being recalled on the same ballot as the recall vote
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Immediately implement open-source voting system on the local level

6) Community Based Economics: What economic policies, including taxation and land use, would you propose that would drive capital into our communities and keep that capital here for residents?

Taxing the Tech community it's obviously to redirect some funds to support community economics. But with Covid-19 I think we need to be more created economically. I will
support any ideas that drive capital for our residents in our communities for better economics policies.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Legislation limiting formula retail outlets/chain stores
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Conditional Use permit required for big box stores
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Municipal broadband as a public utility
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Neighborhood cooperatives prioritized as a local supply chain for legalized marijuana
[+ ] [ ] [ ] I support recreational marijuana stores opening in my district
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Local hiring requirements should be enforced and expanded to include private projects
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Conversion of some golf courses into soccer fields
[ +] [ ] [ ] Commercial Rent Control

7) Feminism: Do you believe women are underrepresented in city government? If so, why do you believe this is the case? Is this a bad thing, and if so, what would you do to remedy the situation?

I think we have come a long way with having a women mayor London Breed, or city's administration Naomi M. Kelly and current chief of SF Fire Dept. Jeanine Nicholson. However, we still have a long way to go because women are still making less in terms of salaries compared to men. I will as a supervisor pay close attention to our Rules Committee candidates appointments, to ensure women are being considered more and appointed more to key City administrative positions.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ +] [ ] [ ] The City should help SFUSD provide child care for children of working parents
[ +] [ ] [ ] The DPH should provide reproductive health services
[ +] [ ] [ ] Require parental consent for minors seeking an abortion
[ +] [ ] [? ] Require parental notification for minors seeking an abortion

8) Respect for Diversity: Tell us what you believe are the best and the worst aspects of San Francisco's diversity. How would you try to protect the best while trying to change the worst?

The best of SF diversity as we see were still a great city that is very tolerant of different cultures, and unique communities. San Francisco in many ways is a small microcosm of the potential greatness of our country, the United States of America. Although the flip-side to this is that we got a long way to go because of racial hostility, and the wealth disparities. Very simple, reward what's working and punish was not.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Multilingual government and public education
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Undocumented immigrants should have equal access to education and health care
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Non-citizen residents should be able to vote in all local elections
[+ ] [ ] [ ] Full rights for transgender persons
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Boards and commissions now reflect the ethnic diversity of San Francisco
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Boards and commissions now reflect the political diversity of San Francisco
[+ ] [ ] [ ] My campaign reflects the diversity of San Francisco

9) Global and Personal Responsibility: A) What are your thoughts on the Board of Supervisors taking positions on state, national and international issues?

Yes, the entire world is one community and I get it. BOS can pass resolutions which are symbolic by nature that's good. However, I think the BOSs should never talk more about everything else - outside our city, and less on our issues which they were elected to represent.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ ] [ - ] [ ] City government cooperating with the PATRIOT Act
[ ] [ - ] [ ] City government cooperating with ICE/Secure Communities
[ ] [ ] [ ? ] City government should boycott Israel until it complies with UN resolutions
[+ ] [ ] [ ] SF supervisors should take a position on offshore oil drilling outside CA

B) Please describe how you make your political decisions. What is the main basis for your decision making (e.g., consultation with your constituents, political consultants, colleagues, unions, businesses, donors, or your gut feelings)?

I make decisions based on the facts. But as a representative of my constituents, I think, the golden rule of politics is always to communicate for those who you represent first and foremost. Of course, at the root of my decision making will be using my political experience and moreover my core values, as the foundation for a final decision.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Fleet Week and the Blue Angels flyover
[ ] [ - ] [ ] In a severe recession, environmental regulations should be suspended to create jobs
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Business taxes are too high

10) Sustainability: What does the Transit First City Charter provision mean to you? How has Transit First fared in recent years, and how would you enforce that Charter Provision if elected?

This Charter provision werther we want to admit it or not has really protected our
environment over the years. We know that Global Warming is real, and we probably would be worse off without this provision. Of course, we can do better when
see less cars on our city streets from Uber and Lyft and more people using alternative transportation. I will enforce this provision if elected and expand it even more to make our City streets more sustainable.

Multiple choice questions:
+ - ?
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Muni should be funded sufficiently to replace most car use, and be free to the rider
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Downtown Transit Assessment Tax to support Muni
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Citywide Transit Assessment Tax to support Muni
[ + ] [ ] [ ] More weekend closures of streets in/near my district to cars (e.g., Car-Free JFK in GGP)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Make "Slow Streets" permanent after the pandemic
[ + ] [ ] [ ] State law change that lets bicycles treat stop signs as yield signs and red lights as stop signs
[ + ] [ ] [ ] I ride Muni, bicycle and/or walk instead of driving on a regular basis
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Bus Rapid Transit expanded to all major transit corridors in SF
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Car hailing services like Uber and Lyft should be regulated as taxis, or banned
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Scooter/similar vehicle rentals should be required to store vehicles on private property
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Allow residents to park on the sidewalk without getting a ticket, unless their neighbors complain
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Congestion pricing for parking
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Power more City vehicles using biofuels (e.g., corn-based ethanol)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Residents should be allowed to park in the street in front of their own driveway for free
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Support expanding parking meter hours to include later evening hours and weekends
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Remove parking spots and car lanes to create dedicated bike and bus lanes or wider sidewalks

Your positions (at the time, if you took a position) on selected
current and past Propositions:
+ - ?
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2020 Split roll tax assessment (Prop 13 reform)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] March 2020 Prop E (Office development)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2019 Prop C (Vaping regulations)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2019 Prop D (Uber/Lyft tax)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] June 2018 Prop F (Eviction Defense)
[ ] [ - ] [ ] June 2018 Prop H (Tasers for SFPD)

[ ] [ - ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop D (Vacancy appointments)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop F (16-17 y.o. voting, local elections)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop N (Non-citizen voting, school board)
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop Q (Prohibiting tents on public sidewalks)
[ ] [ - ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop R (Neighborhood crime units)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2016 Prop 62 (Ending Death Penalty)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] June 2016 Prop B (Rec and Park legislation)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] 2015 Prop F (Short Term Rental Regulation)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] 2015 Prop I (Mission Luxury Housing Moratorium)

[ + ] [ ] [ ] Nov 2014 Prop H (Natural Grass in Parks)
[ + ] [ ] [ ] June 2014 Prop B (Waterfront Height Limits)