Nelson’s Will Make San Francisco the Safest City in the World

Car Break-ins

Car break-ins cost our residents significantly, including the expenses for repairing broken windows and the subsequent rise in auto insurance premiums. Many have seen their auto insurance rates increase by 30% to 50% due to these thefts. Nelson's plan is to completely eliminate car break-ins, ensuring that thieves not only think twice but think ten times before attempting such crimes.

Increase Police Patrols: Allocate resources to boost police presence in high-risk areas.

Reward Program: Implement a reward program for residents who provide evidence or assist the police in apprehending and prosecuting individuals involved in car break-ins, encouraging community participation and support.

Stiffer Penalties: Advocate for legislation that imposes harsher penalties on those convicted of car break-ins, including mandatory minimum sentences.

Shoplifting

Proposition 47, passed in 2014, classifies theft of property worth less than $950 as a misdemeanor. Despite this, Nelson is committed to implementing policies that will effectively address and overcome this limitation, ensuring that shoplifting is taken seriously and that appropriate measures are in place to deter and punish these crimes.

This issue is one of the key reasons Nelson decided to become a politician, recognizing that many existing laws require reform to better protect and serve the community.

Zero-Tolerance Policy: Enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy against shoplifting, ensuring swift and severe consequences for offenders.

Rapid Response Units: Create dedicated rapid response units within the police force to handle shoplifting incidents promptly.

Hate Crimes

Nelson is committed to addressing the troubling rise in violent crimes targeting specific communities in San Francisco, particularly the Asian community, which makes up a significant portion of the city's population.

Improved Reporting Mechanisms: Implement easier and more accessible reporting systems for hate crimes, ensuring that victims can report incidents without fear or difficulty.

Multilingual Support: Provide multilingual support to cater to non-English-speaking members of the Asian community.

Stronger Legal Penalties: Advocate for stricter penalties for hate crimes to deter potential offenders.

Nelson's priority is to tackle and eliminate these pressing issues and reduce the overall crime rate of our city.

To restore safety and security in our community, we need to adopt a zero-tolerance policy towards these crimes. By doing so, we can protect our neighborhoods, support our local businesses, and make San Francisco a city where residents and visitors feel safe and welcome.

Building a Safer Community!