Who is new Supervisor Beya Alcaraz? And what does District 4 think?

Isabella “Beya” Alcaraz was sworn in as San Francisco's new city supervisor on her 29th birthday, representing District 4. Appointed by Mayor Daniel Lurie, her candidacy has drawn criticism due to her lack of political experience, especially after the recall of her predecessor, Joel Engardio, for supporting the closure of the Great Highway. Alcaraz, a former pet shop owner and arts teacher, is relatively unknown in the political landscape, with some community leaders expressing disappointment over her appointment. Former supervisor Gordon Mar acknowledged her strong community ties but labeled her appointment as "unusual" given the complexities of local governance. Alcaraz faces pressing issues, such as the reopening of the Great Highway and the mayor's controversial upzoning proposal.

She stated her commitment to representing the community authentically, saying, "We want to be represented by real, down-to-earth people. " A recent poll indicated that a candidate with a background similar to Alcaraz's was well-received by District 4 voters. With her appointment, Alcaraz steps into a challenging role that will require quick adaptation and community engagement.