Welcome to our weekly “Meet the Candidates” series, in which we ask local candidates who have filed to run for office to respond to a question in 100 words or fewer. Answers will be published each week.
It’s election season in the Sunset again. Currently, five people have filed to run for District 4’s next supervisor. Over the next four months, Mission Local will ask each of these candidates a weekly question, and publish their answers.
On June 2, after less than a year with Alan Wong as their mayorally-appointed supervisor, Sunset voters can take to the polls and vote on whether they want to keep Wong on through the end of 2026, or go with someone else.
In the Nov. 3 general election, the voters of the Sunset will get the chance to weigh in yet again — this time concerning who will be District 4’s supervisor from Jan. 2027 through the end of 2030.
Presumably district residents will vote for the same person in both elections, but anything’s possible. It seems like just months ago that former District 4 Supervisor Joel Engardio was voted out of office in a recall election, because it was just months ago.
The next district supervisor, appointed by Mayor Daniel Lurie in November, was a music teacher and former pet shop owner with no prior political experience. After she turned out to have been poorly vetted and resigned, the mayor’s office released a shortlist of possible replacements, which included three of the five candidates in this race, Wong, Natalie Gee and Albert Chow.
Gee emerged as a front-runner, but her status as a legislative aide to a vocal critic of Lurie made her an unlikely pick. After other vetting issues emerged with more contenders on the mayor’s shortlist (Chow included) Wong was successfully appointed to the position.
This week’s question: What is your No. 1 issue in this election and what do you plan to do about it? Please be specific.
Albert Chow
Job: Owner of Great Wall Hardware
Age: 58
Residency: Homeowner, living in District 4 since 1978
Transportation: Driving and walking
Education: Bachelor’s degree from UC Berkeley
Languages: English, semi-fluent in Cantonese
My top priority as supervisor will be providing the district with real representation and leadership. The recent happenings in our district such as Prop. K, the Engardio recall, and the mismanagement of the appointment process, have left us feeling shut out and without proper representation.
I will bring an authentic representation that will focus on uniting the Sunset, restoring our voice, and ensuring that the values and needs of our residents are being met. I will focus on strengthening public safety, funding and expanding education for our next generation, supporting our small businesses, growing our district in a way that … read more here.
Endorsed by: Retired SFPD Commander Richard Corriea, Retired SFPD Commander Peter Walsh, President of United Irish Cultural Center Liam Reidy
Natalie Gee
Job: District 10 legislative aide
Age: 40
Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2021
Transportation: Driving, walking and Muni
Education: Bachelor’s degree from San Francisco State University
Languages: English, Cantonese
Affordability. It’s too expensive to live here, especially for families. As supervisor, I can help tackle this problem three ways:
I will get more officers (especially bilingual ones) back on the streets to deter crime and reduce financial setbacks like having your car window smashed or your small business vandalized.
I will ensure that the ultra-wealthy (not everyday residents) pay more to keep our public services (like Muni) running so folks don’t need to resort to more expensive alternatives.
Make the Sunset affordable by building workforce housing that is affordable for the working families that keep our city running.
Endorsed by: Former Mayor Art Agnos, Assemblymember Matt Haney, Supervisor Connie Chan, Myrna Melgar, Jackie Fielder, Shamann Walton, Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Gordon Mar, IFPTE 21, SEIU 1021, AFT 2121, San Francisco Tenants Union … read more here.
Jeremy Greco
Job: Campus coordinator at Presidio Hill School
Age: 53
Residency: Renter, living in District 4 since 2001
Transportation: Driving
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Cabrillo College, the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and San Francisco State University
Languages: English
My No. 1 issue is protecting Sunset Dunes. When I heard about closing the Upper Great Highway, I opposed it. I worried about traffic, seniors, and neighborhood impacts. But seeing what Sunset Dunes has become changed my mind. People walk, bike, gather, and connect there daily.
After my mother-in-law passed away, my family attended an Ocean Calling ceremony at Sunset Dunes, where neighbors spoke names of loved ones at sunset. It was deeply moving. As supervisor, I will fight to keep the park a park, ensure safe access for seniors and families, and protect it by bringing neighbors together.
Endorsed by: N/A
David Lee
Job: Educator at Laney College and San Francisco State University
Age: 57
Residency: Homeowner, living in D4 since September 2025
Transportation: Driving, biking, public transit and walking
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College, Master’s degree from San Francisco State University
Languages: English. Can understand Cantonese, Mandarin, and Toishanese, but limited fluency.
The No. 1 issue in this election for the Sunset is infrastructure and emergency planning. The infrastructure is aging and in dire need of repair and improvements. The city isn’t prepared for a major emergency. The PG&E blackout was a big test, and the city failed it.
We need to make sure vulnerable populations get welfare checks and are served first. The Sunset needs an emergency plan and emergency protocols so that when vital services are cut off, first responders and emergency workers can get to people and provide help.
Endorsed by: Retired judge Quentin Kopp, Lillian Sing, Julie Tang, Supervisor Chyanne Chen, Former Supervisor Aaron Peskin, Sandra Lee Fewer, Sophie Maxwell, Former SFPD Commander Richard Corriea
Alan Wong
Job: Current District 4 Supervisor / Commander in California’s National Guard
Age: 38
Residency: Renter. Born and raised in District 4, and moved back to District 4 from Inner Sunset in October 2025
Transportation: Driving, walking and public transit
Education: Bachelor’s degree from University of San Diego, Master’s degree from University of San Francisco
Languages: English, Cantonese
For San Francisco to thrive, public safety must be our number one priority. Brazen retail theft and vehicle break-ins scare residents and tourists, hollow out commercial corridors, and undermine neighborhood confidence. While many San Franciscans feel safer than before, we must do more to shut down open-air drug dealing, fully staff the Police Department, and focus enforcement on drug dealers.
At the same time, we must expand recovery and treatment programs that work. Public safety also means safer residential streets, fewer traffic dangers — especially around schools — and strong emergency preparedness so neighborhoods are ready for earthquakes, fires, and other disasters.
Endorsed by: Mayor Daniel Lurie, GrowSF, Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kounalakis, State Treasurer Fiona Ma, State Controller Malia Cohen, Congressmember Kevin Mullin, Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, Former Mayor Willie Brown, Sheriff Paul Miyamoto … read more here.
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