John, 

I’ve received a lot of questions about how we can solve the crisis of police violence against our Black & Brown neighbors — about what defunding the police really means. This is going to take more than just words. It’s going to take a willingness to fundamentally reimagine our public safety system. And it needs to happen now.

I’ve worked on community-based policing issues for years as a neighborhood activist and in volunteering with nonprofits in the Western Addition/Fillmore. 

I’ll tell you from firsthand experience: a different approach to public safety can work. Less traditional policing doesn’t mean less public safety. 

Here’s where I think we can start. →

Most importantly, John, these reforms need to happen with community input at every. step. of. the. way. I’m running for Supervisor to be a voice for all our neighborhoods at City Hall, but I need your help to get there. 

A contribution from you today will power this campaign for our neighborhoods, from the Inner Sunset and the Haight across the heart of our city to the Western Addition/Fillmore.

Together we can create a safer, more just and equitable District 5 and San Francisco.

Thank you,

Vallie