Editor:

I read with interest a recent letter from Dodie Sutro Crawford on the District 1 candidate forums hosted by SOAR. I’ve been pleased to have the opportunity to speak to SOAR and their members at three Facebook forums over the last several weeks. A fourth forum was initially scheduled for June 30 and I confirmed my participation.

Unfortunately that forum was cancelled shortly before the event. The rescheduled forum was at a date and time I was unable to attend. However, I was glad to record a video earlier in the day answering the same questions that would be asked of the other candidates.

As a first-time candidate it has been my pleasure to participate in several forums hosted by Richmond and citywide organizations and I look forward to continuing to talk to my Richmond neighbors over Facebook, Zoom, tele-town hall and socially distant events to discuss further how we can help the Richmond District recover and give all of San Francisco a New Start.

I’d invite all residents to join us at our upcoming events and learn more about my campaign at ConnieChanSF.com.