CHILDREN, FAMILIES & YOUTH

Dean is a public school parent raising his family in District 5. He cares deeply about our neighborhoods and making sure families and children can thrive here in San Francisco.

  • Wrote legislation to stop school year evictions of students and educators

  • Created 58-room shelter for homeless families 

  • Co-sponsored Student Success ballot measure bringing millions of dollars to public schools to improve student academic achievement and social/emotional wellness.

  • Broke ground on supportive housing for transitional aged youth

  • Successfully advocated to make Free Muni for Youth pilot permanent

  • Consistent and strong support in the budget process for children and family services, youth programming, childcare, and early childhood education

  • Champion for car-free JFK, slow streets, Golden Gate Greenway, parks, and other safe spaces for recreation for children and families