Meet Jackie Fielder, SF District 9's supervisor
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Five new members have joined the San Francisco Board of Supervisors this year and we're introducing you to them.
Zoom in: Jackie Fielder represents District 9, which encompasses neighborhoods like the Mission and Bernal Heights.
- At 30 years old, she's one of the youngest elected members of the Board of Supervisors and among the most progressive as a democratic socialist.
State of play: We asked her what her top priority is, what she loves most about her district and what constituents might not know about her.
- Responses have been edited for length and clarity.
Top priority: Protecting the immigrant community.
- As one of her first moves in office, the new supervisor introduced a resolution reaffirming the city's commitment to maintaining its status as a sanctuary city, which received unanimous support.
What she's saying: "As the supervisor of a district with a large and vibrant immigrant community, it is important that they feel safe accessing our city resources like schools, hospitals and emergency services, and improves public safety, public health, and community integrity," she told Axios via email.
What she loves about District 9: History of community organizing, its cultural diversity and "of course the food, art, and nightlife."
Favorite neighborhood spots:
Coffeeshop: Cafe de Olla
Restaurant: Regalito
Bar: Bar Part Time
Most important issues: Public safety, street conditions and immigrants rights.
- "People in the community have loved ones without papers, or are without papers themselves. There's a tremendous amount of anxiety and worry about what Trump will be able to do."
Interesting fact: She is Latina and Native American and the "proud daughter of a single mother. I'll never forget my roots coming from a working class and low-income background."
Read more: Stephen Sherrill, District 2