Connie Chan

Connie Chan (; born October 3, 1978) is an American politician serving as a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors for District 1 since January 8, 2021, after defeating Marjan Philhour, who ran for the seat in 2016, in a narrow race. Chan is generally considered a progressive. Early life and education Chan was born in Hong Kong and migrated to San Francisco at the age of thirteen with her mother and brother. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Davis. After graduating from college, Chan participated in various forms of social activism, serving as a community organizer in a youth center, and working in a legal outreach program. She worked for the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department. In 2006, Chan was recruited to be an aide to Supervisor Sophie Maxwell and later served as an aide to then-District Attorney Kamala Harris, followed by Supervisor Aaron Peskin in 2016. San Francisco Board of Supervisors After incumbent Supervisor Sandra Lee Fewer announced she would not seek re-election, Chan announced her candidacy for the seat. In the November 3rd General Election, Chan won by 134 votes against challenger Marjan Philhour. She was sworn into office on January 8, 2021. Upon assuming office, she supported legislation by Supervisor Dean Preston to create a city-run public bank. Chan has voiced her support for redirecting some police resources to public health, schools, and other city services. In Late February 2021, Chan supported a plan to provide free Summer Activities for San Francisco's elementary school students.