Street and park trees provide tremendous benefits to cities.

As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive

We recognize that the arts are an essential part of San Francisco's cultural vitality.

City government can and must help San Franciscans prepare for emergencies in order to avoid tragedy where possible and minimize loss of life and property when emergencies occur

Like any small business owner, I experienced the pressures of building a company from the ground up - developing a business plan, balancing the books, meeting payroll and building a customer base

This president Barack Obama has done more for the LGBT community than any president in history. It's just an objective fact. And his legacy is secure in terms of the advancement of the rights of the LGBT community, from 'Don't Ask', 'Don't Tell' to his support for overturning the Defense of Marriage Act, and of course marriage equality, work on HIV and AIDS, and other things.

Livable neighborhoods with a vibrant street life will stimulate our economic life as well.