Dear Mayor-Elect Daniel Lurie,

On behalf of the Chinese American Democratic Club (CADC), I would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations on your election as the mayor of San Francisco. Your commitment to making our city safer, cleaner, and more inclusive has inspired countless residents across our diverse communities. We are eager to partner with you in bringing about the positive change that is so urgently needed. 

As the oldest political club for Chinese Americans in the United States, CADC has spent the past 66 years promoting upward mobility for families, small businesses, youth, seniors and working people in San Francisco. Our club has a proud history of advocating for civil rights, social justice, and equality. From advancing the Civil Rights movement to supporting the recent Stop Asian Hate campaign, we have always been on the frontlines of fighting for a more inclusive and just society.

We share your vision of a city that is safe, clean, and just for everyone, where all San Franciscans can thrive. We are particularly enthusiastic about your focus on public safety, ensuring that our neighborhoods are secure, and tackling issues related to homelessness and drug addiction with compassion and effectiveness. 

We support your commitment to improving public education. We have a long history of advocating for academic intervention for students who need more help, while championing excellent and rigorous curriculum for those who can do more. CADC is proud to be the cornerstone of the grassroots Chinese Parent Advisory Council (CPAC), which led to SFUSD’s establishment of the Asian Parent Advisory Committee (Asian PAC), a long overdue step in its 173-year history.

We are excited to work alongside you on the housing issue. We need housing at every price point to serve seniors as well as young professionals. We must also create ownership opportunities for the missing middle - the immigrants and families, who could use two- to three-bedroom units with onsite parking. 

We look forward to joining forces with you in advocating for all modes of transportation, from Vision Zero to public transit to safe bike lanes. We also believe it is imperative to support families who rely on cars as essential tools for taking their children to school, elders to shopping, and themselves to work.

We support your goal of revitalizing the economy of San Francisco.  One crucial aspect of ensuring the viability of small businesses and merchants is to provide good access to storefronts including public transit and ample parking. We must also bring tourism back because it is a multiplier for our economy.

In public safety, we share your value for Smart Justice. While we support rehabilitation and second chances, we must also ensure accountability for those committing crimes including anti-Asian violence.

CADC stands ready to support you in these efforts, and we look forward to being a strong partner in making San Francisco a city where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and live with dignity.

Once again, congratulations on your election victory. We are eager to meet and listen to you on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Chinatown YMCA (located at 855 Sacramento Street). 

Sincerely,
Josephine Zhao
Josephine Zhao
President, Chinese American Democratic Club