SMALL BUSINESS
Small businesses are part of the fabric of our neighborhoods. Dean is the only former small business owner on the Board of Supervisors. He was previously a co-owner of Cafe Du Nord, an historic music venue in San Francisco. On the board, Dean has been a leader in fighting for small businesses.
Early supporter of the shared spaces program
Passed local ordinance to prevent eviction of businesses during the pandemic
Passed a first-in-the-nation law to forgive back rent for small businesses that were completely shut down during the pandemic
Launched the first crime victim assistance program for small businesses, with grants for vandalized small businesses, piloted in District 5 and then expanded citywide
Partnered with D5 merchant and neighborhood associations to pass an ordinance to waive signage and awning fees to support small business corridors
Nominated ten D5 businesses to San Francisco’s legacy business registry