Remarks by Alan Wong
19 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 1
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“Hello. I'd like to invite up the Battalion 6 Neighborhood Emergency Response Team. Colleagues, September is National Preparedness Month, a time to remind all of us of the importance of being prepared and ready to respond when an emergency happens. Today, I'm proud to recognize members of the San Francisco Fire Department's Neighborhood Emergency Response Team, or NERT, for their important work they do to help keep our communities across San Francisco safe and prepared. NERT brings together residents, volunteers, fire department personnel, and longtime community leaders who dedicate their time…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Yes, I'd like to thank KTSF as well. I grew up with my parents watching KTSF and it was, for my family, it was a source of news in addition to just them reading the Sing Tao daily every day and it's really important that we have our community ethnic media because there's so many stories are not covered by mainstream media and things that we need to get out there to the Chinese community and to the broader community. And just in the work that we do, I constantly see KTSF and our ethnic media covering stories that normally other mainstream sources won't. And that's so important that we're…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Colleagues, today I'm introducing two related items concerning the safe use of e-bikes, e-scooters, and other electric mobility devices in San Francisco. Micromobility is an important and growing part of our transportation system. It gives people more ways to get around, reduces reliance on cars, and can make our city more accessible and connected. But we're also hearing increasing concerns about safety, particularly involving high-speed, high-powered, modified, or misclassified devices and unsafe riding in places where pedestrians and other users are especially vulnerable. The first item is…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“OK. May I have vet votes come up? OK. Colleagues, today I'm honored to recognize VetBoats for their extraordinary work supporting our veterans. And as we mark Suicide Prevention Month, we also recognize the vital role that community connection and a renewed sense of purpose can play in veterans' lives. VetBoats is a veteran-led organization that brings veterans together through therapeutic sailing, hands-on boat restoration, maritime skills, and camaraderie. Their programs give veterans an opportunity not only to learn and work together, but also to rebuild confidence, develop meaningful…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 1, 2026
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“Colleagues, I'm introducing a resolution to support Congressmember Kevin Mellon's AV Emergency Response Coordination Act. San Francisco has been on the front lines of autonomous vehicle deployment, and we've also seen firsthand what can happen when these vehicles encounter extraordinary circumstances. During last December's major PG&E power outage, and again following the 4th of July fireworks, autonomous vehicles became stranded and in some cases interfered with traffic and emergency operations. This legislation takes a practical approach. It would establish clear national standards for…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 1, 2026
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“Madam Clerk, there are no callers in the queue.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 1, 2026
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“Supervisor Wong. I'd like to add my name as a co-sponsor to item 31. OK.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 1, 2026
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“Colleagues, this ordinance comes before the full board with the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee, which approved it on July 9th. The term safe and sane can create a dangerously misleading impression. These fireworks may be lower powered and approved by the state fire marshal, but they are not harmless, especially in a dense city like San Francisco. Sparklers, fountains, and other consumer fireworks can cause serious burns, ignite clothing, injure eyes, and start vegetation or structure fires. Fireworks marketed as safe and sane have caused severe…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Can we have art with elders come up? Good afternoon, President and colleagues. Today we honor a program that enriches the journey of aging and a leader whose work reflects the very best of District 4 in San Francisco. As we celebrate Disability Pride Month, I'm honored to recognize Art with Elders and Executive Director Mark Campbell for their extraordinary work supporting older adults and people living with disabilities. Art with elders embodies the spirit of disability pride by creating spaces where creativity, connection, and a self-expression allow every participant to be seen, heard, and…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Colleagues, as a former hospital union organizer, I believe workers deserve a fair voice at the bargaining table. But this issue goes beyond labor relations. It is also about keeping San Francisco safe, stable, and functioning. Families expect that when a loved one needs behavioral health care, a trained professional will be available before a manageable problem becomes an emergency. When treatment is delayed or interrupted, families are left struggling and situations that should be handled in a clinician's office can instead end in an emergency room, a 911 call or a response from police and…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Colleagues, this ordinance also comes before the full board of the recommendation public safety and neighborhood services committee. This measure is part of my office's broader effort to clean up outdated provisions in San Francisco's codes, including through our dumb laws contest. The law concerns circulating libraries, private businesses that rented books and other printed materials. This industry disappeared long ago before Blockbuster came along, and now Blockbuster itself has been gone long enough to inspire nostalgia, yet San Francisco is still regulating it. Under the current police…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Supervisor Wong. Colleagues, this ordinance also comes before the full board of the recommendation of the Public Safety and Neighborhood Services Committee. Like in the previous item, it grew out of our dumb laws contest and is part of my office's broad effort to clean up outdated provisions in San Francisco's codes. This ordinance repeals two sets of old health codes. The first prohibits transporting bread, cake, or pastries through city streets in open baskets, exposed containers, or exposed vehicles. This provision appears to come from an era when San Francisco was confronting very real…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Supervisor Wong. I just wanted to say I'm pleased to support Lydia So's reappointment to the Planning Commission. Many of us have had the opportunity to work with Lydia over the years and know firsthand the professionalism, integrity, and steady leadership she brings to public service. She has earned the trust of colleagues across City Hall through her thoughtful judgment, collaborative approach, and unwavering commitment to serving the people of San Francisco. I want to thank Lydia for her years of dedicated service to her city and congratulate her on her well-deserved reappointment. Thanks.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you supervisor Wong I Want to thank president Madelman and city attorney David Chu for working on this large piece of legislation Identifying the things that need code to clean up in our city city code it's very It's a very large code, and there's just so many requirements that city departments have. I also want to thank and acknowledge the groups, supervisors, and folks that reached out to President Mandelman and other folks to get this fixed so that we have more feedback on it and so that we can get it closer to moving forward. As a legislative aide, I worked on some legislation that…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Colleagues, today I'm proud to recognize Lycée Francais de San Francisco in celebration of French American Heritage Month. It is especially fitting that we present this commendation today on Bastille Day, as we celebrate the enduring French ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity, as well as the longstanding friendship between France and the United States. Lycée has been part of our city for nearly six decades. It was founded in 1967 by a small group of parents and teachers, beginning with just 27 elementary students in a one-room schoolhouse on Geary Boulevard. Today, the Lycée serves…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Colleagues, I'm proud to co-sponsor this measure. Thank you to Supervisor Malgar and her office for their leadership and hard work on this and bringing people together. We all agree that San Francisco needs to build more housing, but as we work to make it easier to build, we also need to make sure that working families, seniors, and young people can afford to remain part of our city. The Housing Trust Fund has helped create and preserve affordable homes and supported opportunities for first-time homebuyers. This measure will strengthen that fund over time while including reasonable…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Colleagues, San Francisco is in a housing production crisis. Over the past several years, construction costs have climbed, interest rates have increased, financing has become more difficult, and housing production has slowed dramatically. The city's own technical advisory committee concluded that our existing inclusionary requirements have become a significant barrier to new residential development under today's economic conditions. We cannot collect affordable housing fees from projects that are never built. We cannot require below market rate units in buildings that never leave the drawing…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Colleagues, I'm proud to cosponsor this measure because at its core it is about giving people a chance. People working to overcome addiction deserve a chance to live somewhere that supports their recovery. Families with children, seniors, and residents who simply want a home free from illicit drug use deserve that chance too. San Francisco has tried many approaches with good intentions, but good intentions alone are not enough, and the results speak for themselves. Too many people remain trapped in addiction, too many residents feel unsafe in their own buildings, and too many people trying to…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“There are no more callers. Thank you, Madam Clerk.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026