In San Francisco, residents currently cannot be evicted from any of the city\u2019s permanent supportive housing solely because they are using drugs.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Supervisor Matt Dorsey wants to change that. This March, Dorsey re-introduced legislation<\/a> that would require new permanent supportive housing built by the city to allow evictions for illicit drug use.\u00a0<\/p>\n As Dorsey told The Examiner<\/a>, the current \u201cdrug tolerant\u201d housing approach \u201cposes some real problems for people who are in recovery or seeking to get into recovery, because we\u2019re putting them in environments where they\u2019re not succeeding.\u201d<\/p>\n But the legislation has drawn criticism from homelessness advocates like Jennifer Friedenbach, who told The Examiner<\/a> that the legislation \u201cclearly\u201d allows people to be evicted for relapsing. \u201cIt brings up just a lot of tenant-rights issues,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n Dorsey said that while his legislation does not make a hard and fast rule about what amount of drug use would warrant an eviction, his intention is that \u201ca relapse is not treated as a one-and-done. People are offered services and a chance to come back.\u201d<\/p>\n This week\u2019s question: Would you vote for Dorsey\u2019s sober housing legislation? Why or why not?<\/p>\n Mission Local color codes the answers to yes\/no questions. A blue background means the candidate answered yes, an orange background means no, and a yellow background means that the candidate dodged the question.\u00a0<\/p>\n Stephen Sherrill<\/p>\n Job: Appointed District 2 Supervisor<\/p>\n Age: 39<\/p>\n Residency: Homeowner, has lived in District 2 since 2015<\/p>\n Transportation:\u00a0Driving, public transportation, biking<\/p>\n Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree from Yale University<\/p>\n Languages: English<\/p>\n I co-sponsored this legislation because I believe our permanent supportive housing stock needs to meet the needs of all unhoused individuals, including those who are recovering from substance use disorder. Housing is the biggest hurdle to helping stabilize unhoused individuals, but for those suffering from addiction, the wrong housing situation can exacerbate addiction issues and lead to an individual relapsing. <\/p>\n We need to make it city policy to prioritize housing opportunities that support individuals on the path to sobriety free from addiction, and this ordinance will accomplish this necessary goal.<\/p>\n Endorsed by: Mayor Daniel Lurie, GrowSF, Nor Cal Carpenters Union, San Francisco Police Officers Association, SF YIMBY, Northern Neighbors \u2026 read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Lori Brooke<\/p>\n Job: President, Cow Hollow Association<\/p>\n Age: 62<\/p>\n Residency: Homeowner, moved to the district 31 years ago<\/p>\n Transportation:\u00a0Driving and walking<\/p>\n Education: Bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara<\/p>\n Languages: English<\/p>\n I support the goal of making permanent supportive housing safe, stable, and recovery-oriented. Too often, these buildings struggle with open drug use and unsafe conditions, which undermine outcomes for residents and neighbors alike.\u00a0<\/p>\n I would consider Supervisor Matt Dorsey\u2019s legislation if it is realistic, enforceable, and paired with access to treatment, mental health care, and strong case management. Simply declaring housing \u201cdrug-free\u201d without support won\u2019t work.\u00a0<\/p>\n We need clear expectations, accountable operators, and real pathways to recovery, moving away from a system that warehouses people toward one that prioritizes stability, safety, and long-term success.<\/p>\n Endorsed by: Former District 2 Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier, former State Senator and Supervisor Quentin Kopp, AFT 2121, Local 38 (#2) \u2026 read more here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Candidates are ordered alphabetically and rotated each week. Answers may be lightly edited for formatting, spelling, and grammar. If you have questions for the candidates, please let us know at io@missionlocal.com.\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Cartoon](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Sherrill-Blue-640x640.png\")
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