Our elected representatives have demonstrated leadership in protecting our most vulnerable citizens through their support of rent control protections. We need to demonstrate the same leadership in promoting homeownership opportunities. We can do this with a two-pronged plan.
First: Build more neighborhoods for family housing. This was the original plan for Mission Bay and it makes sense. Neighborhoods with schools, shopping, and support services will help create new opportunities for San Francisco families.
Second: My parents bought their home with the help of the GI Bill. San Francisco can support a similar program that provides low-interest loans and grants for long-term San Franciscans, safety personnel, and educators.
