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Theo Ellington grew up in the area and is running for the District 10 supervisor’s seat. He said the community deserves transparency from the Navy and the city.

“We’ve lived with contamination, pollution, broken promises and unanswered questions,” Ellington said. “Every time we think we’re getting closer, we learn that there is still more work to do. And so today, we are demanding that our government do right by the people it serves.”

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(Theo Ellington, who’s running for supervisor in District 10, said revitalizing the Bayview relies in part on cleaning up the neighborhood. | Source:Manuel Orbegozo for The Standard)

In the Bayview, public affairs consultant and candidate for District 10 supervisor Theo Ellington said illegal dumping comes up constantly while he’s on the campaign trail. He said the Bayview is a magnet for the problem because it has a high concentration of warehouses and industrial zoning, and is an afterthought to many in City Hall.  

“We’re overlooked by the city because we don’t bring in the money,” said Ellington, who lives in the Hunter’s Point shipyard community. “It’s an underserved community but has the greatest opportunity to be revitalized.”

Indeed, the same qualities that bring trash could bring opportunity, attracting autonomous vehicle and robotics companies that need warehouses and open space. But an influx of tech money would be more likely if the streets were cleaner, he said.

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A San Francisco legend–really, a national legend–has joined us! I’m so honored to announce that former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown is endorsing our campaign for District 10 Supervisor.

Mayor Brown needs no introduction, but I’ll do one anyway: Willie Brown is our former two term Mayor (and the first Black mayor of San Francisco) and a former longtime California State Assembly Speaker.

In the State Assembly, Willie Brown was a strong champion for civil rights, including for our LGBTQ+ community at a time when many leaders wouldn't speak out. As Mayor, he appointed more women, Black people, Asians, Latinos, and LGBTQ+ people to his administration than any mayor in our history. And he oversaw a period of incredible growth for San Francisco in terms of housing, infrastructure, and city beautification. He is really one of the founding fathers of modern San Francisco. 

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The View asked three top contenders running for District 10 Supervisor to respond to a series of questions. Their answers are being published in the April, May, and July issues.

Q: What’s the proudest moment of your life?

Theo Ellington: Being a father to three boys, Lennox, Hendrix, and Maxwell has been the proudest moment of my life. I would also say becoming the first in my family to graduate from college. My grandfather worked as a laborer on roads and bridges in San Francisco. My mom raised my brother and I working as a concessioner at Candlestick Park for $18,000 a year. All that I am today I owe to the sacrifices they made. I can now pass along the values of hard work and determination to my own children.

Q: Who is your best friend?

Theo Ellington: My best friend is my brother, Edwin Gipson. He’s always been my biggest confidant and the person who has shared every part of growing up in Bayview with me—from the loss of our cousin who was shot and killed in the neighborhood, to telling stories through the documentary film work I did in high school about the 24 bus line and the homelessness crisis we saw every day. Those experiences shaped how we see San Francisco and why this work matters to me. My brother has always kept me grounded and reminded me that this work–whether organizing neighbors to fight for environmental justice at the Hunters Point Shipyard or standing against the discriminatory policing practice of stop and frisk–is ultimately about people, dignity, and community.

Q: What do you like most about District 10?

Theo Ellington: Our greatest strength is the diversity of our residents. In no other district in San Francisco do you have a historic Black neighborhood, a burgeoning immigrant community, the new AI/Tech capital of the world, makers and creatives, first generation Americans, and working-class families all living side by side. District 10 is a welcoming neighborhood that has a real opportunity to grow without displacing longtime residents. We’ll soon have the best waterfront in the world, with development sites at Pier 70, the Power Station, the Shipyard, Candlestick, India Basin, and Schlage Lock. We need leadership that will actually fight to get these projects over the finish line and to make sure the people who live in, work in, and love this district share in its future.

District 10 Supervisor Q & A continues in the June issue.  

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April 28, 2026

Janitors Union Joins United Food and Commercial Workers and Stage Employees in Backing Campaign

(San Francisco, CA) – Today, Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 87–the Janitor’s union–endorsed Theo Ellington for District 10 Supervisor. 

“When San Francisco’s downtown workforce ends their shift, our janitors are just beginning, powering the buildings, businesses, and systems that keep San Francisco’s economy running. I’m proud to earn this endorsement and proud to stand in solidarity with the men and women who keep the city we love moving forward each and every day,” said Theo Ellington. “As Supervisor, I will fight to make sure they are respected, protected, and paid what they deserve.”

Leading San Francisco labor unions are uniting behind Ellington’s campaign. SEIU, Local 87 joins the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), Local 648, and The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 16 in endorsing Ellington for Supervisor. 

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April 16, 2026

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees Says it’s “Proud to Stand With Him As He Fights for Working Families Across District 10 and San Francisco.”

(San Francisco, CA) – Today, International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), Local 16 endorsed Theo Ellington for District 10 Supervisor. 

“We know firsthand that when you invest in arts and culture, you’re investing in real jobs, real skills, and real opportunity. Theo understands that,” said IATSE Business Agent Jim Beaumonte. “He knows strong neighborhoods are built by creating pathways to employment, supporting local talent, and making sure growth benefits everyone within the creative economy. Theo brings people together, delivers results, and leads with purpose. We are proud to endorse him for Supervisor—and proud to stand with him as he fights for working families across District 10 and San Francisco.”

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The View asked three top contenders running for District 10 Supervisor to respond to a series of questions. Their answers are being published in the April, May, and July issues.

Q:  Why do you want to be Supervisor?

Theo Ellington: I’m a third-generation San Franciscan and Bayview native. I grew up on Third Street. My mom raised my brother and me on $18,000 a year working concessions at Candlestick Park. I’m the first in my family to graduate college, and I’ve dedicated my life to giving back and making a difference for the city that made me. I’m running for Supervisor because I know our city can do better for the people who live here, work here, and love southeast San Francisco neighborhoods. District 10 deserves the same focus, urgency, and investment as the rest of San Francisco. My wife and I are raising our three boys here, and I want to ensure our city is a place where all families can afford to live, feel safe, and thrive for generations to come.

Q:  Why should District 10 residents want you to be Supervisor?

Theo Ellington: I’ve spent my career delivering for District 10. As a City Commissioner, I helped build more than 1,000 new affordable homes. As the Golden State Warriors’ Director of Public Affairs, I built a coalition of 30,000 residents and helped bring 3,000 good-paying jobs to San Francisco through the Chase Center development. At the Salvation Army, I doubled homeless services, led the organization’s  COVID-19 response, and built a mental health respite center for unhoused residents. Today, I’m leading a cultural renaissance at the Ruth Williams Bayview Opera House, our city’s most historic theatre. I’m not making promises about what I’ll do, I’m building on what I’ve done. These issues are personal to me because I lived them.

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三藩市第10區市參事選舉競爭漸趨激烈，包括訪谷、三街走廊及灣景等地華裔居民人口持續增長，卻長期面對語言隔閡與政治代表不足的困境。候選人艾霖敦（Theo Ellington）周三（18日）在訪谷區接受本報專訪，就華裔社區最關切的溝通、文化保育、公共安全及交通等議題，作出一系列具體承諾。

艾霖敦表示，若當選，辦公室人員配置將反映選區的人口結構，確保有能以中文溝通的工作人員。他亦計劃引入即時翻譯科技，讓他能與華裔居民直接對話，而非依賴翻譯員轉達。「我要的是讓居民與我建立關係，不是與翻譯員建立關係。」

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