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Welcome to our first District 4 newsletter, I hope you’ve had a wonderful holiday season. I'm Alan Wong, your new supervisor, and this is the first of what I hope will be many conversations between my office and you.
It is my honor to serve you as your representative at City Hall. I was born and raised in the Sunset — the son of Hong Kong immigrants who built a life here through hard work, perseverance, and the kindness of neighbors. I grew up strolling down Irving Street with my mom after school, shopping for groceries, and eating at the old KFC. I went to De Avila, Hoover, and Lincoln. The Sunset raised me and is the only place I have ever called home.
Since taking office, I've been hearing from many of you — at community meetings, inside small businesses, and on front porches. The message is clear: you want a government that shows up. Safe, clean streets. Responsive services. A representative who picks up the phone.
That's exactly what I intend to deliver. I hope you'll stay in touch — and I'll do the same.
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The recent power outages hit the Sunset particularly hard and placed many of our vulnerable neighbors at risk. Lives were disrupted, businesses were closed, and thousands of residents were left in the dark and in the cold for hours. I’ve called for a hearing to get clear answers on what happened, why communication broke down, and what needs to change so this does not happen again, especially for our seniors and small businesses.Â
If you were affected, you should receive an automatic $200 credit on your next bill and approximately $2,500 for business customers. You may also be able to submit a claim through the utility’s claims process here.
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When a dangerous sideshow at 48th and Kirkham ended with a U-Haul burning in the street, I went to the scene and heard directly from shaken neighbors. This isn’t something I’ll tolerate in our district.
I’ve been in contact with the Taraval Station Captain, and I’m pushing for preventative measures (including roundabouts and speed bumps), a fully staffed SFPD to improve response times, and co-sponsored recently adopted legislation to increase penalties on sideshows and street takeovers. Public safety comes first, and I’ll keep pressing until this is under control.
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Great Highway / Sunset Dunes
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Since taking office, I’ve heard from many of you about the Great Highway and Sunset Dunes. I’ve met with park supporters as well as those who want the road reopened. I recently shared my position that I would be prepared to be one of four sponsors to reopen the road to cars on weekdays and closed on weekends for recreation.
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More Parking for the Sunset
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Whether it’s fighting for a spot on Irving, circling Noriega, or trying to park anywhere near Taraval on a Saturday, you know how frustrating it can be. I’ve made parking access a priority for District 4, and have formally asked SFMTA to identify where we can add more parking across the Sunset with a target response date of January 15, 2026.Â
Know a stretch of road that could fit more spots? I want to hear from you — share your suggestions here.Â
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Earthquake Preparedness Bond
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We live in earthquake country, and too many of our essential buildings aren’t ready for the next big one. I co-sponsored legislation to place a $535 million bond on the June 2, 2026 ballot to fund seismic upgrades to police and fire stations, including high-risk buildings such as Taraval Police Station, and strengthen citywide disaster readiness. More to come as we approach the vote.Â
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More Practical Tree-Planting Rules
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Right now, if you're making changes to your property, the city requires you to plant a tree for every 20 feet of frontage, but the permitting process for those trees can stall projects for months or even longer. I'm working with Mayor Lurie on legislation that gives homeowners an alternative and simpler option: pay an in-lieu fee, and Public Works plants trees where they're needed most. More trees, less red tape.
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Easing Rules on Driveway Parking
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Believe it or not, under current SF rules, you can actually get ticketed for parking in your own driveway. I'm co-sponsoring legislation to change that, letting homeowners park up to two vehicles without unnecessary restrictions. Common sense, more flexibility, less pressure on street parking.
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Since being sworn in, I've been spending as much time in the neighborhood as I have at City Hall. I've met with merchants on Irving and Noriega, visited Taraval Station, joined community cleanups, and knocked on doors to hear directly from residents. If you've spotted me grabbing coffee or riding the N-Judah, that's not a coincidence — come over and say hi!
Here are a few moments from recent weeks:Â
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I’ll keep showing up. If you see me out there, say hello.Â
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My office is here to help. Whether it's a pothole, a permit issue, a safety concern, or you just want to share what's on your mind—reach out.
Email: WongStaff@sfgov.org | Phone: (415) 554-7460 | Office: City Hall, Room 282
Thanks for reading. I'm honored to serve this community—and I'm just getting started.
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