London Breed
| London Breed | |
|---|---|
| President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Katy Tang |
| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 5 | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office January 8, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Christina Olague |
| Personal details | |
| Born | San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | African American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | San Francisco, California |
| Occupation | Politician |
London Breed (born 1974) is an American politician currently serving on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 5.[1]
Breed was raised by her grandmother in public housing in the Western Addition.[2] She is a graduate of Balboa High School. Breed earned a bachelor's degree from the University of California Davis in 1997 and a master's degree in public administration from the University of San Francisco in 2012.[3]
In 2002, Breed became the executive director of the African American Art & Culture Complex,[1] where she raised over $2.5 million to renovate the complex's 34,000 square foot space, including an art gallery, theater space, and a recording studio.[2]
Breed was named to the San Francisco Redevelopment Agency Commission in 2004. In 2010, Mayor Gavin Newsom appointed her to the San Francisco Fire Commission.[2]
In November 2012, Breed was elected to the District 5 supervisor seat after she defeated incumbent Christina Olague, who had been appointed to the seat that year by Mayor Ed Lee after Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi was elected sheriff.
On January 8, 2015 Breed was elected president of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, defeating fellow supervisor David Campos. Breed replaced District Four Supervisor Katy Tang.[4]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Lagos, Marisa (December 26, 2012). "London Breed's emphasis: kids' lives". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved January 8, 2013.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Board of Supervisors - London Breed bio
- ↑ Nevius, C.W. (November 10, 2012). "London Breed is S.F.'s election shocker". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2013-09-19.
- ↑ http://www.sfgate.com/politics/article/London-Breen-elected-president-of-S-F-Board-of-6002416.php
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