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Dean E. Preston (born 1969) is an American attorney and member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. In November 2019, Preston won a special election to finish Mayor London Breed's term on the Board of Supervisors. He was re-elected in the November 2020 election.
Supervisor Dean Preston is a progressive champion working to address economic and racial equity in our city, with a focus on anti-displacement and tenants rights advocacy. Sign up for updates on news, issues and our district!
Nov 5, 2019 · Supervisor Dean Preston represents District 5. He is the first Democratic Socialist elected to the SF Board of Supervisors in over 40 years. A tenant rights attorney and one of California’s leading affordable housing advocates, Dean has spent 20 years working to strengthen the tenant rights movement and ensure that everyone has a right to ...
A tenant attorney prior to being elected in 2019, Dean has fought against displacement and for affordable housing for more than 20 years. Dean wrote the nation’s strongest right to counsel law for tenants facing eviction, which has prevented thousands of tenants from losing their homes.
Championed overdose prevention sites to move drug use off the streets, prevent overdose deaths, and connect people to treatment and resources. Created new trauma response protocol to help communities and neighbors impacted by gun violence. Leading voice on the board for Vision Zero and reducing traffic fatalities.
As a Democratic Socialist, Dean advocates for fundamental change at the local, state, and national levels. He believes everyone deserves a dignified, productive, and healthy life through universal policies like Medicare for All, social housing, and free education.
Mar 4, 2024 · Ahead of a difficult reelection battle, Democratic Socialist Supervisor Dean Preston is Enemy No. 1 among the city’s moderate faction. Is his reputation deserved?
