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Central City Democrats Central City Democrats increases political participation in San Francisco's central city neighborhoods among residents and those who work in the area.

10/05/2026

Central City Democrats
Endorsements for November 3, 2026

Candidates
US Representative, CD-11: Connie Chan
US Representative, CD- 15: Kevin Mullin
Governor: No Recommendation
Lieutenant Governor: Fiona Ma
Secretary of State: Shirley Weber
Controller: Malia Cohen
Treasurer: Eleni Kounalakis
Attorney General: Rob Bonta
Insurance Commissioner: Jane Kim
State Superintendent of Public Instruction: Richard Barrera
State Assembly, District 17: Matt Haney
State Assembly, District 19: Catherine Stefani
Assessor–Recorder: Joaquin Torres
Public Defender: Manohar Raju
Board of Supervisors, District 2: No Recommendation
Board of Supervisors, District 4:Jeremy Julian Greco
Board of Supervisors, District 6: Matt Dorsey
Board of Supervisors, District 8: #1 Michael Nguyen, #2 Gary McCoy
Board of Supervisors, District 10: J.R, Eppler, DJ Brookter (Non-ranked duel endorsement)
Board of Education (3 seats): Reina Tello, Virginia Cheung, Ryan Hazelton
Community College Board (Special Election): No Recommendation
Community College Board (3 seats): Leah LaCroix, Bunny McFadden, Jeremy Lee

Local Ballot Measures
NO on A – Charter Changes Affecting Various City Departments and Commissions
YES on B – Establishing a Municipal Finance Corporation and a Public Bank
YES on C – Contributions to the Housing Fund
NO on D – Changes to Ballot Measure Process
NO on E – City Administrator's Authority and Changes to City Contracting
NO on F – Changes to Executive Branch Management
YES on G – Allowing Private Vehicles on the Great Highway in Sunset Dunes Park
YES on H – Parcel Tax to Fund Public Muni Operations
YES on I– Changes to Real Property Transfer Tax
YES on J – Removal of Foreclosure Exemption for Real Property Transfer Tax
YES on RTM– Regional Transit Measure

State Ballot Measures
YES on Prop 1 – Housing Bond
YES on Prop 2 – Rainy Day Fund
YES on Prop 3 – Tax on High Incomes
YES on Prop 4 – Public Financing
YES on Prop 5 – Recall Reform
YES on Prop 37 – Homeownership Loans
YES on Prop 38 – Research Bond
NO on Prop 39 – Voter ID
YES on Prop 40 – Billionaire Tax
NO on Prop 41 – Tax Audits
NO on Prop 42 – Wealth Tax Ban
NO on Prop 43 – Local Special Taxes
NO on Prop 44 – Clinic Spending
NO on Prop 45 – CEQA Review

*Central City Democrats requires 60 percent for endorsements

https://www.sdaction.org/news/remembering-denise-doreyDenise Lima Dorey (also known as Denise N. Dorey or Denise Dorey) ...
07/06/2026

https://www.sdaction.org/news/remembering-denise-dorey

Denise Lima Dorey (also known as Denise N. Dorey or Denise Dorey) is a longtime resident of San Francisco’s Bay Area, particularly associated with the Tenderloin neighborhood. She has lived in the city for many years, with addresses including Eddy Street in the Tenderloin and other central locations.
sfgov.org

Dorey is an active community member in San Francisco, known for her participation in local civic and advocacy efforts. She has served as a video recorder for the city’s Medical Cannabis Task Force (Patient Advocacy Committee), documenting meetings in the early 2010s.
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She was also connected to the Tenderloin’s SRO (single-room occupancy) hotel scene, notably as a cousin and supporter of Kenneth Lima, a former Ritz Hotel resident. In 2015, she spoke at a memorial for Lima and another resident, Michael Arpan, sharing personal stories about family, health struggles, community life in the SRO hotels, and the financial and emotional toll of such losses.
hoodline.com

She has been deeply involved in SRO hotel advocacy in the Tenderloin, supporting vulnerable residents in single-room occupancy housing amid challenges like poor conditions, displacement pressures, and health issues common in the neighborhood. This work ties into broader grassroots efforts to preserve affordable housing and improve living standards for low-income and senior tenants in central San Francisco.
hoodline.com

Dorey has participated in public demonstrations, including a notable 2022 protest outside San Francisco City Hall against the San Francisco Police Department’s proposed use of remote-controlled robots equipped with lethal force (often dubbed the “killer robots” policy). The proposal, part of broader rules on SFPD’s military equipment deployment, allowed robots to be used as a last resort in extreme, life-threatening situations such as active shooter scenarios. It drew intense backlash over concerns about militarization of policing, potential hacking risks, disproportionate impact on communities of color, and ethical issues with lethal autonomous systems. Photos from the event show her reacting to speakers amid the protests; the lethal force provision was later paused and revised due to public outcry, though the Board of Supervisors ultimately approved a version of the policy.
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Professionally, Dorey has worked as a TV producer and media creator. She has been affiliated with the Bay Area Video Coalition (BAVC) and listed as a producer for SF Commons, contributing to local media projects. She maintains a presence as a digital creator on platforms like Facebook.
bavc.org

She has held leadership roles in several community and political groups, including serving as Co-President of the Central City Democrats. She is also a member of the Alliance for a Better District 6 and the Senior Action Network, among many other organizations focused on neighborhood improvement, progressive policies, and senior advocacy in San Francisco.
centralcitydemocrats.blogspot.com

Public records indicate she is in her late 60s to early 70s (born around the mid-1950s). She has been active on social media and community forums, commenting on local issues ranging from plants in sidewalk cracks to broader city events. Dorey appears connected to broader Bay Area networks, including friendships and community ties visible in public social media interactions.Overall, Denise Lima Dorey represents a dedicated, grassroots voice in San Francisco’s diverse urban fabric — blending media work, neighborhood advocacy in the Tenderloin (especially around SRO housing), and engagement on progressive policy issues like cannabis access, housing preservation, and police technology. She embodies the engaged, activist-oriented resident common in the city’s central neighborhoods. Information about her is drawn primarily from public records, city documents, news coverage, and community reports.

Español a continuación We at SDA mourn the loss of longtime member Denise Dorey, and we celebrate her legacy. Denise was an exemplary member of SDA, dedicating her life to sharing information and resources with others, and committing herself to the fight for social justice. Those of us who knew De

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