Remarks by Chyanne Chen
30 remarks on the record, newest first · Page 1 of 2
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“Thank you, President Mendelman. May I ask Anne Ng from KTSS News Director to the podium? Colleagues, it's my great honor today to recognize KTSF Channel 26 for 50 years of outstanding broadcasting, news reporting, and services to the Asian American community. With their first podcast on September 4, 1976 in San Francisco, KTSF started their journey of becoming a pioneer of multi-ethnic and Asian language programming in the United States. KTSF launched the first nightly live Cantonese news podcast in the United States in 1989 and added Mandarin live programming in 1991. For generations of…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, President Mendelman. Colleague. To begin with, I want to once again thank Supervisor Fielder for calling the hearing on this contract. During the clearing, what made very clear is, and also during the fallout that came after, is that many of the issues that we have identified could have been avoided if we slowed down and communicated more transparently. And I understand the argument that we cannot let perfect be the enemy of good. And sometimes our city process can take more time. However, had this contract gone through a very standardized procurement process, we would know the…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Madam Clerk. Colleague, as I mentioned earlier, I'm introducing a hearing request on the progress of OpenGov contract. Through many hours of negotiation, we're able to negotiate a shorter term contract, reducing both the overall length of this contract as well as the total, not to exceed the amount. However, I and some of my colleagues still have great concerns. special around clear goal, deliverable timeline, staffing, and a plan B, just also in case we need it. Thus, I do not believe that I have the faith in this contract will be successful without direct and persistent oversight…”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, President Mendelman, for honoring the memory of Mei Ling Luo. Mei Ling and her husband, Judge Harry Luo, were both trailblazers in the Chinese-American community. They were deeply dedicated to community services through a number of organizations. Both their sons, Larry Lo and Alan Lo, have continued this legacy as lawyers who have dedicated time to serving the Chinese-American community with pro bono legal work and serve our city as appointed commissioners. My condolence to the Lo's family as they mourn the loss of their beloved mother and grandmother. Thank you.”
Board of Supervisors · Sep 15, 2026
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“Thank you, Board President. Colleagues, behavioral and mental health care is too important to take for granted. Today, I'm calling a hearing to provide public oversight to the potential consequences of Kaiser's proposals in collective bargaining with the National Union of Health Care Workers. This negotiation will have an undue impact on city residents and employees of the city and county who are Kaiser enrollees. and for behavioral health conditions employed by Kaiser. Today's hearing will also consider standards of behavioral health care professional practice. I want to thank my co-sponsors…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you. It's really clear to me. In this case, I think Kaiser is really using subcontracting and technology to paper over its care deficiencies, rather than spending times and ample resources to continue to recruit and retain enough therapists to meet patients' needs. Can you also elaborate on the extent to which Kaiser currently relies on staff therapists as opposed to subcontractors who provide behavioral health care, and also how the raw numbers and the ratio between them have shifted recently?”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Okay, unfortunately, Kaiser's not here. This would be a question that I also would love to ask Kaiser. So you told me that, you have told us, not just myself, about Kaiser's demand for concessions, but what is NUHW proposing in negotiation, and what has been Kaiser's response to your proposals?”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, and I think what you just shared, that it's really shortcutting clinical standards, and it's very concerning. What have you and your coworkers done to push back against these practices, and what does Kaiser say when you confront management? And what help have you gotten from professional bodies that establish generally accepted standards of care?”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“And had you actually did that practice of pushing, like, because we have to follow the legality of, like, the months, and then you actually push a patient and say that, you know, it's okay to see the revisit again in a couple months later? But it's very concerning to me.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“No, I do Let's go to public comment first and I'm gonna offer a closing remarks. I”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Board President Mendelman. I would like to take a moment to thank everyone who attended today's hearing. I especially want to appreciate the workers. Thank you. Thank you for taking time off to educate us on everything that you are going on at your workplace. Your commitment to patient care quality patient safety is loud and very clear. The things that we discussed today are infuriating, concerning, and unacceptable. It is a shame that Kaiser didn't send a representative to answer our questions, or at least to listen to testimony provided today. Next Tuesday, I will be introducing…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Supervisor Chen. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Colleagues, today I am introducing legislation that advances our housing element policy goals for the priority equity geographies. Neighborhoods from the Mission, Chinatown, Bayview, Fillmore, Excelsior, and Ocean Mills are home to communities particularly vulnerable to displacement. These are areas which the planning department, the Department of Public Health, and our housing element have defined as having residents experiencing health and housing risks, economic disadvantage, and other demographic and social indicators. why state and local policy…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 21, 2026
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“Thank you, Board President. Colleagues, when I first reviewed this legislation, I was concerned that it eliminated several vital reporting requirements that are foundational to informed policymaking on land use and housing. Many of these reporting requirements were crafted with input from communities and community-based organizations that rely on this information to protect tenants and expand affordable housing. Some examples include indicators to better understand how Progress towards meeting affordable housing is impacted by the loss of rent control unit through hundreds of no-fault…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Okay, I'm going to speak on item number 28. Colleagues, as many of you know, I have been working with the mayor's office to negotiate a spending plan for our city, our home funds that the mayor's team, the board of supervisors, and community could all support powerfully. This year's proposal was thoughtful and carefully balanced it, but my office heard from many providers and community stakeholders concerns about the lack of additional long-term subsidies in the plan. After many conversations with providers and advocates, and partnership from the Mayor's Office, we have negotiated a modest…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you, Board President. Carly, in the face of widening inequity and the historic and ongoing displacement of working class communities and communities of color, the city faces an extraordinary imperative to facilitate housing opportunity. This includes permitting more housing, facilitating its construction, ensuring affordability, and preventing further displacement. I want to support developers, to produce new housing, and I want to maximize our affordable housing. And that's why I have serious concerns about this legislation. It requires us to choose one over the other, rather than…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“Thank you, Board President. First, I also would like to acknowledge Supervisor Dorsey and the work that he and his team have put into this legislation. I recognize that he has spent a lot of time working on amendments to try to alleviate concerns from different stakeholders. I want to say that on the record that I am very supportive of sober housing solutions. At the same time, I do have some concerns about this legislation. I don't believe that our city should be implementing sober housing environments in a way that could cause harm to those who cannot live successfully in that environment.…”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026
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“I sincerely apologize. I would like to rescind my vote on item number 39.”
Board of Supervisors · Jul 14, 2026