Cultural tourism surveys consistently rate San Francisco's art industry as a core reason for visiting

San Francisco businesses face many challenges, including high rents, regulatory burdens, and the rising cost of workers compensation insurance and employee health plans

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

As mayor of San Francisco, I will provide the vision and work hard to make San Francisco a beautiful, well-planned city with excellent housing and transportation options

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

But living in uncertain times does not mean San Franciscans must live in fear

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