From the Campaign to Elect Ahsha Safai<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\nJuly 20, 2008<\/p>\n
San Francisco – Ahsha Safai kicked off his campaign for District 11 Supervisor Saturday in the heart of District 11 at the Mission Childcare Consortium.<\/p>\n
Over 200 supporters and District 11 residents attended the kick-off, which included speakers Supervisor Sean Elsbernd, Olga Miranda, President of SEIU Local 87 (Janitor’s Union) and Rosario Anaya, former School Board Member and Executive Director of Mission Language and Vocational School.<\/p>\n
Safai vowed to improve the quality of life for working families in District 11, which is home to the most children of any district in San Francisco.<\/p>\n
“I will no longer allow District 11 to be the forgotten district of San Francisco,” Safai said. “As Supervisor, I will fight for our fair share of resources in combating crime, improving our schools and cleaning up our parks and streets.”<\/p>\n
Safai went on to highlight his history of community activism, such as his fight to save St. Luke’s Hospital from discontinuing essential services and his role in raising $1.5 million for Balboa Park.<\/p>\n
Safai has been endorsed by Mayor Gavin Newsom, Assemblywoman Fiona Ma, Assessor-Recorder Phil Ting, School Board Member Hydra Mendoza and Supervisors Carmen Chu and Michela Alioto-Pier.<\/p>\n
About Ahsha Safai<\/strong><\/p>\nAhsha Safai is a passionate advocate for children and working families. His career has been defined by his commitment to improve city services and elevate the living standard for all working families in San Francisco.<\/p>\n
At the San Francisco Housing Authority, Ahsha spearheaded the development of a youth center, championed legislation to help immigrant families remain in public housing and worked on new programs to promote environmental conservation.<\/p>\n
As Deputy Director to the Mayor’s Office of Community Development, Ahsha secured a $4 million loan for an Excelsior childcare center. He also managed the grants application process for over 200 non-profits citywide that deliver vital services to San Francisco residents in need.<\/p>\n
And as part of the Department of Public Works’ Clean Corridors team, Ahsha directed a citywide summer youth employment program for young adults, introducing them to the principals of urban forestry and public works projects.<\/p>\n
Ahsha is a graduate of Northeastern University and MIT. Ahsha and his wife Yadira are homeowners in the Excelsior District where they plan to start a family.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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