My Priorities

A practical, community-focused plan for District 2.

Public Safety

Prevention and early intervention
Faster response and clear accountability
Safer school zones and better lighting
Completing promised safety projects

Safety is a basic right. Families and seniors should be able to live, walk, and gather without fear. My focus is on prevention, faster response, accountability so safety efforts lead to real results—not empty promises.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee speaking at a community gathering focused on public safety.

Clean, Well-Maintained Neighborhoods What residents should expect:

Faster graffiti removal
Clean sidewalks and public spaces
Better lighting
City departments working together

Clean streets and well-maintained public spaces are essential to neighborhood safety and quality of life. I will push for faster graffiti removal, cleaner sidewalks, better lighting, and stronger coordination between city departments so residents see progress, not excuses. Basic city services should work reliably in every neighborhood.

Public Stairway in a San Francisco neighborhood in need of safety and maintenance improvements.

Housing That Fits District 2

Growth where it makes sense
Protection for quiet residential blocks
Strong anti-displacement protections
Support for seniors aging in place

Housing should support families and seniors without overwhelming neighborhood character. I believe growth must be smart, balanced, and fair.

I support housing near transit corridors and commercial streets, while protecting quiet residential blocks from out-of-scale development. I will fight for strong anti-displacement and tenant protections so long-time residents can stay in their homes. Housing should strengthen District 2 not push people out.

Protecting neighborhood character and helping long-time residents stay in their homes.

Families, Seniors & Schools

Safe routes to school
Youth and after-school programs
Senior safety and protection
Easier access to city services

District 2 should be the best place to raise a family and age with dignity.

I will advocate for safe routes to school, safer streets near campuses, after-school and youth programs, and stronger protections for seniors. I will also work to make city services easier to access for families, caregivers, and older adults.

Families and seniors deserve a city that listens and responds.

Small Business Revival

Simpler permits
Cleaner and safer corridors
Better lighting
Clear city communication

Local businesses are the backbone of District 2 and essential to safe, thriving neighborhoods. I will work to simplify permits, reduce unnecessary delays, and help small businesses navigate city processes more easily. I will support safety upgrades, better lighting, and clean sidewalks along commercial corridors so businesses can succeed and customers feel welcome. I will stand up for neighborhood businesses not corporate interests.

Accountable City Hall

I am running as an independent because District 2 deserves leadership that answers to residents not insiders.

As Supervisor, I will:

Hold regular community meetings
Listen directly to residents’ concerns
Publish clear progress updates and timelines
Focus on results, not politics

Accountability starts with transparency and follow-through.

Immigrant Services & Language Access

Supported citywide efforts to improve language access
Helped families and seniors navigate city services
Language should never be a barrier

I have supported citywide efforts to improve language access and protect community rights, helping immigrant families and seniors navigate city services. I believe language should never be a barrier to safety, services, or dignity. As Supervisor, I will protect language access, expand translation support, and make sure city departments clearly communicate with all communities.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee with seniors and community members at the Southeast Asian Development Center.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Safer crosswalks and intersections
Reliable transit and safer stops
Faster sidewalk and curb repairs

Fix the basics first. I will push for safer intersections, better lighting, reliable transit, and street designs that protect seniors, families, and small businesses. My focus includes safer crosswalks, improved transit stops, traffic solutions that respect neighborhood life, and faster repairs to sidewalks, curbs, and street hazards.

Fixing the basics: safer walkways, better lighting, and accessible infrastructure for all.

Community Work & Public Service

Monthanus has served San Francisco through years of community advocacy.

Includes:

Vicha Ratanapakdee Way unveiling (community memory & safety)
Justice for Vicha mural (healing & awareness)
Standing with families impacted by violence
Supporting language access and immigrant families

My leadership is grounded in community experience and a commitment to results not political moments.

Community Safety & Elder Advocacy

Justice for Vicha community safety and elder-protection work

SFist (Oct 23, 2024): Mosaic-Tiled Stairway Tribute to Grandpa Vicha

Justice for Vicha community work: Supported community safety and elder-protection advocacy after the loss of her father, Vicha Ratanapakdee.
SF Getting Another Mosaic Tiled Stairway, This One In Anza Vista, as a Tribute to ‘Grandpa Vicha’ Ratanapakdee

Public Memory & Healing

Community recognition: Supported community initiatives honoring Vicha Ratanapakdee, including public remembrance efforts. San Francisco Standard (Oct 1, 2022) — “New SF street signs honor ‘Grandpa Vicha’”
New SF Street Signs Honor ‘Grandpa Vicha,’ Thai Man Killed Last Year in an Attack

Justice for Vicha mural efforts

Public art & public memory: Helped lead community efforts connected to the Justice for Vicha mural. NextShark — “Vicha Ratanapakdee Gets Mural in Chinatown”
Vicha Ratanapakdee, Face of Stop Asian Hate, gets a new mural in San Francisco Chinatown

Public Service

Previously served as a Commissioner on the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission, contributing to language access and community rights efforts. Sing Tao USA (Sep 10, 2024) — “Turning grief into action”

The unveiling of Vicha Ratanapakdee Way, honoring his life, legacy, and memory.