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Jonathan Lyens
Image of Jonathan Lyens

Nonpartisan

Elections and appointments
Last election

November 6, 2018

Education

Graduate

East Carolina University

Personal
Profession
Senior contract analyst
Contact

Personal website

Jonathan Lyens ran for election to the Bay Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors to represent District 8 in California. He lost in the general election on November 6, 2018.

Lyens was a candidate for the District 1 seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in California. Lyens was defeated in the general election on November 8, 2016.

Although elections for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors are officially nonpartisan, Lyens is known to be affiliated with the Democratic Party.[1]

Biography

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Lyens holds an M.P.A. from East Carolina University.[2]

As of his 2016 run for the board of supervisors, Lyens was a senior contract analyst for the San Francisco Department of Public Health.[3] His professional experience also includes work as an employee relations representative for the San Francisco Department of Human Resources, a fiscal and policy assistant for the Mayor's Office of Public Policy and Finance, a policy adviser for the Janet Reilly for Supervisor campaign, the campaign manager for the Eric Holm for San Rafael City Council campaign, and a resource center specialist for LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired.[2]

Lyens, who has been blind since childhood, has also served as vice president of the board of directors of the Richmond District Neighborhood Center, president of the FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco, and a member of the local board of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities and the Richmond District Community Police Advisory Board. He lives in the Richmond with his wife and two guide dogs, Benito and Turbo.[3]

Elections

2018

See also: Municipal elections in San Francisco, California (2018)

General election

General election for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors District 8

The following candidates ran in the general election for Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Board of Directors District 8 on November 6, 2018.

Candidate
%
Votes
✔
Image of Janice Li
Janice Li (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
32.0
 
39,997
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Eva Chao (Nonpartisan) Candidate Connection
 
19.7
 
24,525
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Melanie Nutter (Nonpartisan)
 
19.0
 
23,659
Image of Brian Larkin
Brian Larkin (Nonpartisan)
 
13.2
 
16,527
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Jonathan Lyens (Nonpartisan)
 
11.8
 
14,688
Image of William Walker
William Walker (Nonpartisan)
 
4.1
 
5,070
 Other/Write-in votes
 
0.3
 
343

There were no incumbents in this race. The results have been certified. Source

Total votes: 124,809
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2016

See also: Municipal elections in San Francisco, California (2016)

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San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 1, General Election, 2016, Final Round
Candidate Vote % Votes Transfer
Samuel Kwong 0% 0 0
Sherman D'Silva 0% 0 0
Marjan Philhour - Eliminated 47.6% 10,634 0
Richie Greenberg 0% 0 0
David Lee 0% 0 0
Brian Larkin 0% 0 0
Jonathan Lyens 0% 0 0
Sandra Lee Fewer - Winner 52.4% 11,687 0
Andy Thornley 0% 0 0
Jason Jungreis 0% 0 0
Write-In 0% 0 0
Exhausted 2,661 0
Total Votes 24,982 0
Note: Negative numbers in the transfer total are due to exhaustion by overvotes.


Legend:     Eliminated in current round     Most votes     Lost






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San Francisco Board of Supervisors District 1, General Election, 2016, Round 1
Candidate Vote % Votes Transfer
Samuel Kwong 2.4% 592 0
Sherman D'Silva 1.8% 443 0
Marjan Philhour 35.3% 8,777 0
Richie Greenberg 3.2% 803 0
David Lee 10.7% 2,662 0
Brian Larkin 2.4% 604 0
Jonathan Lyens 1.9% 465 0
Sandra Lee Fewer - Most votes 39.1% 9,726 0
Andy Thornley 1.2% 286 0
Jason Jungreis 2% 491 0
Write-In - Eliminated 0% 0 0
Exhausted 133 133
Total Votes 24,982 133
Note: Negative numbers in the transfer total are due to exhaustion by overvotes.

Campaign themes

2016

Lyens' 2016 campaign website highlighted the following issues:

“

Making San Francisco More Affordable

In these tough times, we need someone on the Board of Supervisors with the dedication and experience to preserve our city's diversity. San Franciscans are struggling and working harder every day to stay in this city. And it'll take the right kind of leadership inside City Hall to make vital decisions that will help the greatest number of residents.

The City’s nearly $9 billion budget is the biggest policy document in the city. While in the Mayor's Budget Office at the height of the perilous Great Recession, Jonathan Lyens learned fast how to manage the city's budget. He knows firsthand the hard realities when it comes to setting priorities and making tough decisions.

As a Senior Contract Analyst and an on-the-ground community advocate, he knows that every dollar counts – and he has the negotiation experience to make sure the City gets the best deal, so we can have the resources we need to fund vital city services. In these tough times, we need someone on the Board of Supervisors with the right experience to make this city more accessible, welcoming and diverse.

Let's Get Muni Working

Public transportation needs to work for everyone.

The 38-Geary, 1-California, 5-Fulton and other public transit routes are lifelines for residents and businesses in the Richmond District. Jonathan knows – he and his guide dog, Benito, ride the 38 every day. Families, seniors, people with disabilities and so many others rely on a Muni system that is safe, convenient and reliable to live and work in the Richmond District.

We need to ensure that public transportation is safe and accessible to everyone in our neighborhoods – seniors, the disabled, kids and residents in every district.

Real Solutions on Public Safety

Public safety is a critical issue not only in District 1, but throughout the city.

Public safety is a critical issue not only in District 1, but throughout the city, especially when it comes to pedestrian safety, safe routes home for kids after school, protected bike lanes and making sure our neighborhoods are safe for families.

Jonathan's experience in public safety, public and mental health and in the nonprofit world has given him a unique perspective. He understands that we need to preserve and strengthen our homelessness and mental health counseling programs, but also enhance the interconnectedness between these programs and our police officers. This will ensure residents needing services are connected with experts in these fields quickly and allow our police officers to focus on law enforcement.

Jonathan knows that many San Franciscans have great ideas when it comes to making their own neighborhoods safer. That's why as President of the FDR Democratic Club, he regularly coordinates town hall meetings with elected officials and policy leaders on issues on increasing public safety for all residents. He is also civilian advisor to the Richmond district’s station captain as an active member of the Community Police Advisory Board.

An Advocate for Underrepresented Communities, Seniors and People with Disabilities

Most candidates talk about helping seniors and people with disabilities – but for Jonathan it's deeply personal.

After losing his sight at a young age, defying the odds and dedicating his life to public service, Jonathan is committed to fighting every single day to protect those underrepresented communities most in need.

As President of the FDR Democratic Club of San Francisco for seniors and people with disabilities, he has repeatedly fought ensure that the City's rebounding economy empowers all of us. He's also setting the agenda for the California Democratic Party's disability platform, and Governor Jerry Brown has appointed him twice to the local Board of the State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Jonathan's life as an advocate and person with a disability has given him a truly unique appreciation for the challenges of the under-represented. As Supervisor, Jonathan will be a strong voice for the majority of San Franciscans, especially those who feel their voices aren't being heard in City Hall.[4][5]

”

Endorsements

2016

Lyens received endorsements from the following in 2016:[6]

  • San Francisco Examiner
  • FDR Democratic Club
  • Local Laborers 261
  • San Francisco Latino Democratic Club
  • Sierra Club of San Francisco
  • Richmond District Democratic Club
  • Black Young Democrats of San Francisco
  • Evolve California
  • California State Board of Equalization Chair Fiona Ma
  • California Assemb. Phil Ting
  • California Assemb. David Chiu
  • San Francisco Supervisor Aaron Peskin
  • Former California Sen. Carole Migden

Recent news

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Jonathan Lyens - Google News

See also

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ Facebook, "Jonathan Lyens," accessed November 1, 2016
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 LinkedIn, "Jonathan Lyens MPA," accessed November 1, 2016
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Jonathan Lyens for Supervisor District One, "Meet Jonathan," accessed November 1, 2016
  4. ↑ Jonathan Lyens for Supervisor District One, "On the Issues," accessed November 1, 2016
  5. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  6. ↑ Jonathan Lyens for Supervisor District One, "Endorsements," accessed November 1, 2016
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