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Bevan Dufty (born February 27, 1955) is an American politician and Director of HOPE (Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement) for the City and County of San Francisco. In 2012, Dufty was elected to serve as a Member of the San Francisco Democratic County Central Committee. Previously, he was a Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, and was elected in 2002 to represent the City's 8th District, succeeding Mark Leno. Dufty was re-elected as Supervisor in 2006 and was termed out in 2011.

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Early life

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Dufty is the son of the writer William Dufty and Maely Bartholomew, who had lost most of her family in the Holocaust. Dufty was raised in Harlem, New York City where his mother befriended jazz musician Billie Holiday, who would later become his godmother. His voice can be heard on a recording made in the Dufty household where Holiday makes jokes about his red underpants.[1]

After moving from Harlem to California at age 16, Dufty finished high school at Menlo-Atherton High School, south of San Francisco. Dufty graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a student body co-president and earned a degree in Political Science. [citation needed]

Political career

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Dufty served as Senior Legislative Assistant for Education in the office of New York Rep. Shirley Chisholm. Later, he served as Chief Legislative Aide to Rep. Julian Dixon, a post in which he helped craft legislation that created the Los Angeles Metro Rail system. In San Francisco, he worked for former Supervisor Susan Leal, served as a senior advisor for Mayor Willie Brown and as Director of Neighborhood Services.

A Democrat, Dufty was elected a supervisor from the city's eighth district in 2002 before being re-elected in 2006. He served as Chair of the San Francisco County Transportation Authority, Chair of the City Operations & Neighborhood Services Committee as well as a Representative on the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Board.

Personal life

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Dufty is openly gay. His election campaigns have often won the backing of the Gay and Lesbian Victory Fund.

In 2006, Dufty and lesbian friend Rebecca Goldfader (an Ob/Gyn nurse practitioner and Pilates instructor) had a child, Sidney.[2]

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Bevan Dufty (born February 27, 1955) is an American public servant and politician with over four decades of experience in government, primarily in San Francisco, focusing on housing, homelessness, and transit policy. He began his career in 1976 as a staffer for U.S. Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress, before relocating to California and earning a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Dufty served on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 8 from 2003 to 2011, where he advocated for neighborhood services and community engagement in areas including the Castro district. Elected in a 2002 special election and re-elected in 2006, his tenure emphasized responsive local governance amid the city's progressive political landscape. Following his time on the board, Dufty held key administrative roles, including Director of Neighborhood Services and later Director of HOPE SF, a program aimed at developing affordable housing on public land to combat homelessness. In recent years, Dufty has extended his influence to regional transit as a member and president of the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) District Board of Directors for District 9, elected in 2018 and addressing operational challenges such as maintenance and ridership recovery. He also serves on San Francisco's Homelessness Oversight Commission, scrutinizing efforts by the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. An openly gay Democrat, Dufty ran unsuccessfully for mayor of San Francisco in 2011, prioritizing practical solutions to social issues over ideological divides. His career reflects a commitment to empirical problem-solving in urban policy, often navigating tensions between stakeholder demands and fiscal realities in one of America's most challenging municipal environments.

Early Life and Background

Childhood and Family Influences

Bevan Dufty was born on February 27, 1955, in to , a , , and union organizer, and Maely Dufty Lewis (née Daniele), a civil rights activist. co-authored Billie Holiday's autobiography Lady Sings the Blues, and Holiday served as Dufty's godmother, exposing him to jazz culture and Harlem's artistic milieu from infancy. Maely Dufty Lewis, who married seven times including to child actor , instilled early exposure to through her work, such as running a voting rights storefront emphasizing literacy training during the summer of 1964. That same year, at age nine, Dufty accompanied his mother to the in , observing key political events. Raised in amid these familial influences, Dufty experienced his father's absence throughout much of his childhood, with William Dufty's professional commitments limiting direct involvement. His mother's and relocations shaped a peripatetic early life, culminating in a move at age 16 to , in November of his high school junior year (Menlo-Atherton class of 1973), after she secured employment at . This transition from urban New York to suburban marked a shift from Harlem's cultural intensity to a more structured educational environment, though Dufty later noted forgoing typical adolescent activities like bicycle riding due to his preparatory school's constraints.

Education and Formative Experiences

Dufty was born in in 1955 to Maely Dufty Lewis, a civil rights activist who operated a voting rights storefront. His godmother was the singer , exposing him early to cultural influences including soulful music and ethnic vibrancy. In summer 1964, at age nine, he assisted at his mother's storefront, witnessing illiterate individuals seeking to register to vote, an experience he later described as "very moving." He also attended the in , further immersing him in political activism. In November of his junior year of high school, Dufty relocated from New York to , partly to enable in-state tuition for college, a decision influenced by his mother's sacrifices for his education. At , where he graduated in 1973, he was voted "most radical" by classmates for his activism, including protesting to retain Black teacher Jake Carter and changing the prom song to "" by . Upon arrival, lacking experience riding a or driving, he commuted by tricycle, reflecting an unconventional adaptation to his new environment. These activities, which he characterized as "always stirring the pot," built on familial influences and reinforced his commitment to social causes. Dufty enrolled at the , to study , benefiting from low tuition of $212.64 per quarter. There, he served as a member of the student senate and later co-president, advocating for policies in collaboration with regents amid debates over admissions equity. He also interned with U.S. Representative , gaining practical exposure to national politics. These university experiences, combined with earlier civil rights encounters, solidified his interest in and legislative processes, shaping his subsequent career trajectory.

Entry into Politics

Federal Government Service

Dufty began his federal government service in 1976 at age 21, joining the congressional staff of , the first Black woman elected to the U.S. from New York's 12th district. His role involved legislative work on during Chisholm's tenure, which emphasized among other progressive priorities. In 1979, Dufty moved to the office of Julian Dixon, representative of California's 28th district, where he served as chief legislative assistant. In this capacity, he collaborated with Dixon on securing federal funding for transit infrastructure projects, reflecting an early focus on transportation policy that later influenced his California-based career. These positions provided Dufty with experience in legislative operations and federal appropriations processes before he transitioned to state and local roles in the West.

Transition to Local Politics

In 1993, following over a decade of federal service in Washington, D.C., and , Bevan Dufty relocated to , marking the beginning of his pivot to local governance. He leveraged personal connections from his days to support his friend Susan Leal's successful appointment to the by Mayor , after which Dufty served as Leal's legislative aide at City Hall. Dufty's local engagement deepened when Willie Brown assumed the mayoralty in 1996. He transitioned into Brown's administration as a senior advisor and was appointed Director of Neighborhood Services, a role he held for approximately five years. In this capacity, Dufty managed community outreach initiatives, coordinated with neighborhood groups on issues such as public safety and urban development, and facilitated direct constituent services, thereby gaining hands-on experience in municipal operations distinct from his prior national-level legislative work. This period of city government service, spanning from 1993 to 2002, equipped Dufty with intimate knowledge of San Francisco's political landscape and policy implementation challenges. It positioned him to launch a successful campaign for the in the November 2002 election, culminating in his appointment to represent District 8 effective December 2002 following a ranked-choice voting process.

Service on San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Election and Key Responsibilities

Bevan Dufty was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for District 8 in a December 2002 runoff election, succeeding Mark Leno after topping the field in the November general election. Campaigning as a moderate and leveraging his experience as director of neighborhood services under Mayor Willie Brown, Dufty focused on practical governance and district-specific concerns in neighborhoods including Noe Valley, the Castro, Glen Park, Diamond Heights, Duboce Triangle, Dolores Park, and Buena Vista Heights. Dufty secured re-election on November 7, , capturing 64 percent of the vote against challengers Alix Rosenthal and Starchild in the district's , which did not require a runoff due to his majority. This victory extended his tenure through term limits until January 2011, during which he represented a politically diverse district encompassing significant LGBT communities and residential areas. As a , Dufty's core responsibilities aligned with the Board's legislative functions, including drafting and passing ordinances, approving the city's annual exceeding $8 billion in his era, overseeing executive departments, and appointing members to commissions such as the Local Agency Formation Commission, to which he was named in 2009 for a term ending February 2011. He served on key standing committees, notably the Budget and Finance Committee, where he participated in deliberations and allocation decisions impacting city services. District representation entailed advocating for local priorities like public safety enhancements, neighborhood infrastructure, and constituent services in response to issues such as street conditions and community events in the Castro and surrounding areas.

Policy Initiatives and Achievements

During his tenure on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 8 from 2003 to 2011, Bevan Dufty focused on neighborhood-specific improvements, public safety, environmental incentives, and support for vulnerable populations, often collaborating with community groups and city departments. He served on key committees including Budget and Finance, Public Safety, and and , as well as the Select Committee on Ending and Violence, influencing fiscal oversight and violence prevention efforts. Dufty advocated for enhanced transportation and pedestrian safety in the Castro district, securing $3.5 million in federal funds in the mid-2000s to address transit, traffic, and pedestrian issues, and pushing for expanded bicycle lanes citywide. He also supported cultural preservation by promoting the establishment of a gay and lesbian museum. In , Dufty sponsored in 2008 that received initial board approval to create incentives for installations, aiming to boost adoption in . Additionally, he co-sponsored measures advancing large-scale solar projects, such as the photovoltaic installation at Sunset Reservoir, which became California's largest at the time of approval. On social welfare, Dufty played a pivotal role in launching the Castro Youth Housing Initiative around 2004 in partnership with Larkin Street Youth Services, providing for 18- to 24-year-old experiencing . He sponsored legislation in 2005 that prohibited tethering dogs outdoors for extended periods, passing the board 9-2 and enhancing protections based on recommendations from the Commission of Animal Control and . Dufty co-sponsored a 2005 measure allowing pharmacies to dispense over the counter without a prescription, expanding access to reproductive health services. Earlier, he encouraged Mayor Willie Brown to initiate the Program, a Saturday forum that provided direct public access to city leadership, resolving numerous constituent issues through personalized engagement.

Controversies and Policy Criticisms

Dufty faced criticism from progressive activists and opponents for adopting positions perceived as insufficiently left-leaning during his tenure representing the progressive-leaning District 8, which encompasses the Castro and Noe Valley neighborhoods. In a ahead of his re-election, a guest editorial in Beyond Chron, a progressive , argued that Dufty's voting record aligned more closely with conservative supervisors on 145 issues, including tenant rights protections and the Municipal Railway (MUNI) budget, at a ratio of 3:1 compared to progressive colleagues. The editorial highlighted Dufty's support for all five vetoes issued by Mayor during that period, as well as opposition to measures enhancing environmental leadership and prioritizing City Hall initiatives over district-specific interests, such as restrictions on vehicle access in under the "Healthy Saturdays" proposal. Challenger Alix Rosenthal specifically faulted Dufty for rejecting the park initiative at Newsom's behest, framing it as deference to executive pressure over community priorities. These ideological critiques portrayed Dufty as ideologically flexible or "mushy," lacking a bold vision amid San Francisco's polarized , though he defended his independent evaluations on issues rather than strict bloc voting. Despite such attacks from the left, Dufty secured re-election in November with 64% of the vote against Rosenthal and libertarian challenger Starchild, suggesting voter tolerance for his moderation in a with a high Progressive Voter Index. A notable interpersonal controversy arose on July 18, 2007, when Dufty and progressive Chris Daly engaged in a heated verbal exchange during a meeting, escalating to near-physical confrontation as Daly approached Dufty aggressively. The incident, witnessed by colleagues, stemmed from ongoing tensions and occurred amid discussions of proposed codes of conduct for supervisors; Dufty later described it as a response to Daly's "," while no formal sanctions resulted. This episode underscored broader board divisions but did not lead to disciplinary action or derail Dufty's legislative work.

2011 Mayoral Campaign

Campaign Platform and Strategies

Dufty's platform centered on fiscal discipline and targeted economic revitalization. He supported pension reform to curb rising public employee costs, which had contributed to San Francisco's structural budget deficits exceeding $300 million annually in the early . To control healthcare expenditures, he proposed emphasizing preventative care over reactive treatments, aiming to reduce long-term city spending on employee and indigent services. For job growth, Dufty advocated tax breaks and incentives for businesses in distressed areas like the Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood, alongside enforcement of local hire policies requiring a percentage of jobs for city residents. He also addressed social equity issues, pledging support for African American communities facing displacement and from 96,000 residents in 1970 to under 50,000 by 2010, through bolstering black-owned businesses and culturally sensitive services. featured prominently, with Dufty calling for pragmatic interventions beyond shelter expansion, drawing from his supervisory experience in coordinating responses to encampments and street conditions. His overarching slogan, "He gets the big picture," framed these as interconnected priorities requiring comprehensive leadership rather than siloed fixes. Campaign strategies included an initial commitment in December 2009 to limit donations to $200 from residents only, positioning Dufty as grassroots-oriented against wealthier rivals. On March 1, 2011, facing fundraising shortfalls in a field of 16 candidates, he lifted these restrictions, enabling out-of-city and larger contributions; this yielded $229,000 in new funds within months, with $116,000 from non-residents, though it drew a single ethics complaint with negligible voter backlash. The change secured an endorsement from the Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund, which conditioned support on broader donor access. Dufty hired Strategies for budget development, messaging, and scheduling, while emphasizing his identity as an openly gay father commuting with his daughter to humanize his candidacy and appeal to moderate Democrats and LGBT voters. He differentiated by praising interim Mayor early, avoiding intra-progressive attacks that fragmented the field.

Electoral Outcome and Post-Campaign Analysis

In the November 8, , Bevan Dufty received 9,208 first-choice votes, equivalent to 4.74% of the 197,242 total valid ballots cast under ranked-choice voting. His support grew modestly through subsequent rounds as lower-ranked candidates were eliminated—reaching 9,220 votes in round 2 (+12), 9,230 in round 3 (+10), 9,244 in round 4 (+14), 9,583 in round 5 (+339), 10,133 in round 6 (+550), and 10,455 in round 7 (+322)—before his elimination in that round. Interim ultimately prevailed with 84,457 votes (59.64%) in the 12th and final round, benefiting from strong second- and third-choice transfers in a field of 16 candidates. Dufty's campaign had emphasized appealing for second- and third-choice rankings to leverage the ranked-choice system, positioning him as a pragmatic moderate amid ideological divides between progressives and Lee's establishment backers. However, his first-round performance placed him seventh among viable contenders, reflecting limited base mobilization in a fragmented race where no candidate exceeded 30% initially and Lee's incumbency drew broad transfers. The decision to accept non-local contributions, reversing an earlier pledge to rely solely on San Francisco donors, drew criticism for diluting his "local roots" appeal but enabled fundraising that sustained visibility without altering the outcome. Post-election, Dufty's showing underscored challenges for centrist candidates in San Francisco's progressive-leaning electorate, where vote splitting among 16 entrants amplified frontrunners' advantages under ranked-choice mechanics. While he garnered some transfers, the modest gains indicated weak secondary preferences compared to higher-profile rivals like or John Avalos, whose ideological clarity better captured ranked ballots. Dufty did not publicly contest the results and transitioned to advisory roles, signaling acceptance of the electorate's preference for Lee's continuity amid economic recovery priorities following the 2008 recession.

Later Public Service Roles

Director of Homelessness Services

In January 2012, Mayor appointed Bevan Dufty as Director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships and Engagement (), the City of San Francisco's dedicated office for coordinating responses to . The role positioned Dufty as the city's primary policy advisor on the issue, overseeing efforts to house approximately 5,000 unsheltered individuals amid persistent challenges like mental illness, , and limited permanent stock. HOPE emphasized innovative, low-barrier interventions over traditional shelter models, aiming to connect people directly to services without preconditions such as sobriety requirements. Dufty's tenure focused on expanding non-congregate options and partnerships with nonprofits. A signature initiative was the creation of Navigation Centers, starting with the first 75-bed facility at 1950 , which opened in March 2015. Unlike conventional shelters, these centers permitted stays of up to 90 days, allowed pets and partners to co-locate, and provided on-site case management, storage, and hygiene services to reduce street encampments. The model, developed under Dufty's leadership, prioritized rapid rehousing and was credited with influencing similar programs across and beyond, though early data showed variable success rates, with some participants returning to the streets due to extended average stays exceeding intended limits. Despite these efforts, San Francisco's homeless population did not decline significantly during Dufty's time in the role, with point-in-time counts reflecting ongoing growth driven by factors including high housing costs and inflows from surrounding regions. Dufty advocated unconventional approaches, such as conditional tolerance of supervised encampments in underused parks and incentives like providing dogs for companionship to encourage engagement with services, though these faced criticism for potentially enabling rather than resolving chronic issues. He departed the position in October 2015, citing a personal decision to retire at age 60 and spend more time with family, with his last day on November 7; his deputy, Sam Dodge, succeeded him. The office continued under subsequent administrations, but Dufty's Navigation Center framework endured as a core component of the city's strategy.

BART Board Directorship and Leadership

Bevan Dufty was elected to the (BART) in November 2016, representing , which encompasses eastern neighborhoods of including the Mission District, Bayview-Hunters Point, and portions of Noe Valley. He was re-elected in 2020 and served through 2024, opting not to seek a third term amid BART's ongoing challenges with ridership recovery and fiscal pressures. During his tenure, Dufty emphasized addressing social issues on the system, such as , mental illness, and addiction, which he observed were transforming BART stations into environments reminiscent of New York City's subway system. Dufty ascended to leadership roles on the board, serving as president in and again elected to the position for 2024 on December 21, 2023, following a vote among directors. In this capacity, he advocated for innovative measures, including energy-efficient operations that contributed to 88% of BART's deriving from gas-free sources by 2023, and highlighted the agency's progress in integrating with rider experience enhancements. He also led efforts to pioneer non-traditional security approaches, spearheading an ambassador program deploying unarmed personnel trained in to manage disturbances related to behavioral health issues rather than relying solely on armed policing. Dufty's policy positions reflected a focus on and over punitive measures. He opposed proposals to ban nonaggressive panhandling and busking on trains in , arguing that such actions would polarize riders without resolving core operational challenges like safety and cleanliness. In 2020, amid national debates on policing, he expressed distress over the "villainization" of and pushed to reorient BART police priorities toward prevention and community engagement, while supporting the board's adoption of policies opposing discriminatory state laws affecting LGBTQ+ rights. Critics, including analyses of BART's persistent crime and maintenance issues, have faulted Dufty's approach for underemphasizing enforcement amid rider concerns over lingering safety fears from high-profile incidents like the 2009 Oscar Grant shooting, with Dufty maintaining that the agency was "doing the right things" despite public perceptions. His tenure coincided with BART's broader struggles, including a post-pandemic ridership drop to below 40% of pre-COVID levels by 2023 and debates over a potential fiscal cliff requiring state bailouts, though Dufty expressed optimism for recovery under his 2024 presidency.

Recent Political Involvement

Post-BART Activities

Following his departure from the BART Board of Directors on November 29, 2024, after an eight-year tenure that included serving as board president in 2024, Bevan Dufty shifted focus to oversight of San Francisco's homelessness initiatives. Dufty continued serving as a commissioner on the city's Homelessness Oversight Commission (HOC), to which he had been appointed by the Board of Supervisors in March 2023 for a term expiring May 1, 2027. The HOC, established to monitor the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), evaluates departmental budgets exceeding $100 million annually, reviews policy implementation, audits performance metrics such as shelter bed utilization rates (targeting 85-90% occupancy), and assesses outcomes like permanent housing placements, which numbered approximately 4,000 in fiscal year 2023-24 amid a homeless population estimated at 7,800 by the 2024 point-in-time count. In this capacity, Dufty has emphasized data-driven accountability, including scrutiny of HSH's expenditure of over $1.4 billion in 2024-25 on services like street outreach and interim housing, while advocating for interventions targeting root causes such as untreated mental illness and , which federal data attributes to 30-40% of chronic homelessness cases in urban areas. He participated in a July 2025 public forum hosted by the Piedmont-Exedra Foundation, where he discussed historical parallels to the AIDS and crack epidemics, stressing the need for coordinated enforcement and treatment over encampment tolerance, drawing on his prior experience directing the city's homelessness program from 2012 to 2015. Dufty's HOC involvement has included supporting retention of effective members amid 2025 Board of Supervisors debates on reappointments, positioning him as a voice for pragmatic reforms amid criticisms of HSH's outcomes, where only 25% of participants in some programs achieved stability per independent audits. No additional elected or appointed roles have been reported as of October 2025, though Dufty remains active in community events related to and LGBTQ+ advocacy.

Positions on Current Issues

Dufty has highlighted the racial disparities in San Francisco's homelessness crisis, stating in July 2025 that it represents "overwhelmingly an African American challenge" in the city and that people avoid discussing race in this context. He supports targeted interventions such as veteran voucher programs and the state Homekey initiative, which have housed individuals without widespread recognition. As director of the Housing Opportunity, Partnerships, and Engagement office from 2012 to 2015, Dufty pioneered the Navigation Center model, providing short-term housing that allows residents to retain pets and possessions to avoid the "prison-like" conditions of conventional shelters. During this period, his efforts resulted in housing over 500 formerly homeless veterans and partnering to launch youth housing at the Perramont Hotel. Dufty opposes coercive measures like jailing those experiencing homelessness, mental illness, or , arguing that their prevalent negative interactions with render such approaches ineffective. On public transit, he backed non-police engagement at BART stations through unarmed ambassador programs and specialists to address unhoused individuals and improve safety. In one instance, Dufty personally cleaned a station in protest against management inaction on maintenance, underscoring his push for accountability in service quality.

Personal Life and Identity

Family and Relationships

Dufty was born to Maely Dufty Lewis, a civil rights activist and who fled Nazi persecution in , and a father who came out as gay during the final two decades of his life. His godmother was the jazz singer , with whom his mother maintained a close friendship; a photograph from the early 1950s depicts Holiday with Maely Dufty and infant Bevan in their apartment. Openly gay throughout his public career, Dufty has not entered into a romantic partnership or documented in available records. In April 2006, he announced a co-parenting agreement with Rebecca Goldfader, a friend and attorney, to conceive and raise a together without romantic involvement; Goldfader carried and gave birth to their daughter, Sidney Dufty Goldfader, on October 6, 2006. The arrangement involved shared residency and parenting responsibilities, reflecting a deliberate family structure amid Dufty's political role on the . Dufty has featured Sidney prominently in his public life, including in a 2011 mayoral campaign advertisement emphasizing fatherhood. As of 2023, he continued co-parenting Sidney, then a teenager.

Public Persona and Advocacy

Bevan Dufty has cultivated a public persona as a pragmatic, hands-on public servant with over four decades of experience addressing urban social challenges, beginning his career in 1976 as a staffer for Congresswoman . Often described as an "idea man" for innovative policy solutions, particularly in , Dufty emphasizes outcome-oriented approaches over traditional methods, such as establishing low-barrier service models to connect individuals to housing and support. His style includes , exemplified by personally cleaning a station in 2018 to protest management inaction on maintenance. In advocacy, Dufty has focused on , serving as Director of Housing Opportunity, Partnerships, and Engagement () from 2012 to 2015, where he pioneered San Francisco's Navigation Center model—the first permanent low-threshold shelter in the United States, opened in 2014 to provide immediate aid without sobriety requirements. Under his leadership, the initiative housed over 500 homeless veterans and partnered with organizations like Larkin Street Youth Services to create housing for young adults, aiming to address root causes through rapid rehousing and service connections rather than indefinite encampment tolerance. As an openly gay politician representing San Francisco's Castro district on the from 2002 to 2011, Dufty advocated for LGBTQ community interests, including job creation programs for LGBT youth and broader inclusivity efforts that earned him humanitarian recognition from Equality California in 2016 for advancing equality in . His involvement extended to Democratic clubs like the LGBTQ Democratic Club, reflecting a commitment to marginalized groups within a progressive political framework. Dufty's transit advocacy, during his BART Board tenure from 2016 onward, prioritized safety and rider experience, launching an unarmed ambassador program and crisis intervention teams to handle disturbances without escalating to armed policing, drawing from his earlier supervisory experience balancing neighborhood concerns. This approach underscores his persona as a bridge-builder between policy ideals and practical implementation in high-stakes public roles.

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