November 2024: Vote for Bilal Mahmood for District 5 Supervisor
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Environmental and Housing Record: District 5, encompassing diverse neighborhoods with varying housing needs and environmental challenges, demands a Supervisor who can balance development with sustainability. Bilal Mahmood has proven his dedication to these priorities through his leadership in initiatives like Electric Action and the Upgrade California campaign. By championing building decarbonization and advocating for state legislation to streamline green initiatives, Mahmood directly addresses the district’s pressing environmental concerns. His commitment to increasing housing density supports efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring affordable housing for future generations.
Transportation Initiatives: Mahmood has consistently supported green transportation policies. He advocates for improved public transit reliability by streamlining the hiring process to address staffing shortages at MTA and by enhancing service frequency. His focus on road safety includes supporting automated speed enforcement cameras and the conversion of hazardous intersections. Additionally, Mahmood endorses the transformation of key routes into transit-only bus lanes and supports the development of protected bike lanes, enhancing cyclist safety and reducing car dependency. These initiatives are crucial for improving public transit efficiency and fostering a more sustainable urban environment.
We at SFLCV appreciate his focus on often-underlooked details that can act as a lever to accomplish the bigger changes he proposes. When we asked what “streamlining the hiring process” actually looks like, he made specific observations about obstacles in the current system. One example is that civil service exams must be taken by paper and are only available once per month. On a wide variety of topics, he drew our attention to seemingly minor issues that can slow progress.
Bilal Mahmood’s robust track record on climate policy, housing, and transportation makes him the standout candidate for environmental voters in District 5. His proactive proposals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public transit safety and reliability highlight his capability to lead San Francisco toward a more sustainable and equitable future.