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| Alan Wong steps into new post as San Francisco's newest Supervisor. |
Well, the ongoing soap opera in San Francisco's District 4 just got its latest cast member. Mayor Daniel Lurie has tapped Alan Wong, a local guy and City College board member, to be the new interim supervisor for the 4th District.
Wong is the third supervisor representing District 4 this year. After Joel Engardio was recalled after a roadway was converted to a park and Lurie appointee Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz, a Filipino American political neophyte, had to resign due to alleged business irregularities.
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He’s was sworn in on Monday, Dec. 1. It's a temporary gig, serving until a special election next June, but he's stepping into a situation fraught with local drama.
Wong is a San Francisco native, which matters a lot around here. He grew up in D4, went to Lincoln High School, and seems to have his roots firmly planted in the community he's about to represent. He's got a background in education policy and currently works for the Children's Council of San Francisco as their senior director of public policy communications.
On paper, he's got experience: a City College of San Francisco trustee since 2020 (serving as board president, no less), and a former aide to past Supervisor Gordon Mar. He even serves as a first lieutenant in the California National Guard – showing a commitment to both local and national service. And he's been involved with the community safety group Stop Crime SF.
Wong will join three other San Francisco Supervisors who are of Asian descent: Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen, and Bilal Mahmood.
He’s was sworn in on Monday, Dec. 1. It's a temporary gig, serving until a special election next June, but he's stepping into a situation fraught with local drama.
Wong is a San Francisco native, which matters a lot around here. He grew up in D4, went to Lincoln High School, and seems to have his roots firmly planted in the community he's about to represent. He's got a background in education policy and currently works for the Children's Council of San Francisco as their senior director of public policy communications.
On paper, he's got experience: a City College of San Francisco trustee since 2020 (serving as board president, no less), and a former aide to past Supervisor Gordon Mar. He even serves as a first lieutenant in the California National Guard – showing a commitment to both local and national service. And he's been involved with the community safety group Stop Crime SF.
Mayor Lurie is banking on Wong to be a "strong, steady voice" and "build bridges." He’ll need to, given the political turbulence. This is no easy job. The public is fed up with corruption and political games. Wong is stepping into a minefield and has a very short time to prove he's the real deal and not just another political appointee. The community will be watching closely to see if he can navigate the political landscape and deliver without getting caught in the crossfire.
Wong will join three other San Francisco Supervisors who are of Asian descent: Connie Chan, Chyanne Chen, and Bilal Mahmood.
Meanwhile Filipino Americans, who are the second largest Asian ethnicity in the city, must wait for one of their own to make it onto the city's governing board. They celebrated during Alcaraz's brief appointment, but a week later, their balloons were popped and they are back to square one.
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