Dean Preston reflected on his five years in office, stating, "I feel very good about what we were able to do in a five-year term, both the community-led work and the work coming out of our office." He acknowledged that the pandemic defined much of his work, highlighting the challenges faced during that time.
Preston noted, "When I was elected it was a special election. I was the first democratic socialist elected in 40 years in San Francisco. We had a lot of big goals, and felt very much like we had a mandate to fight for working-class people, to stop evictions, to tax billionaires." This perspective reflects the ethos behind his priorities.
Looking back, he stated, "we actually were able, especially during our first few years, to achieve some pretty major things, particularly around housing and homelessness, which, as I look back, are among the areas where we had the biggest impact in office." His emphasis on these issues showcases his commitment.
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