Supervisor Katie Tang sworn in, outlines neighborhood priorities for Sunset District and citywide work

Katie Tang was sworn in as the District 4 member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors during the board’s inaugural meeting and used her remarks to highlight neighborhood planning, public‑realm projects and civic programs she said she will continue to pursue.

Presiding Judge Cynthia Lee administered the oath of office. Mayor Ed Lee attended and offered congratulations; President Chu introduced the judge and recognized city officials and former District 4 supervisors who joined the ceremony.

Supervisor Tang thanked colleagues and city department heads and highlighted projects her office carried out during her first year: a district‑wide strategic planning effort called the Sunset District Blueprint; the city’s first front‑yard ambassador program to help residents with front‑yard landscaping and reduce sewer burdens; and installation of the city’s first pedestrian hybrid beacon on Sloat Boulevard to improve crossings while allowing traffic flow. She also cited a back‑to‑school supply drive that collected supplies for about 100 children, measures aimed at combatting establishments operating as fronts for human trafficking, and corridor‑cleaning funds for neighborhood business districts.

Tang said her office has secured funding to work with the San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association and other agencies to revitalize Ocean Beach and that she looks forward to building on that work during her elected term. She thanked campaign staff, family and legislative aides and acknowledged that she will run in the next election to win a full four‑year term.

Ending: The board recessed for a short break after the oath to allow Supervisor Tang to greet family members and return for votes later in the meeting.