David Ganezer

David Ganezer served in the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve from 1980 to 1986. He earned a high school diploma from the University High School Los Angeles, a graduate degree from Stanford University in 1983, and a law degree from the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law in 1987. His career experience includes working as a newspaper publisher.[1]

Who are you? Tell us about yourself.

I am a longtime newspaper publisher, former attorney, and Republican candidate for California’s 11th Congressional District.While a student at Stanford University in the early 1980s, I served as a reservist in the United States Coast Guard at Station Fort Point in San Francisco’s Presidio. As a Second Class Boatswain’s Mate, I performed search and rescue operations on the challenging waters of San Francisco Bay. That formative experience gave me a deep appreciation for the city and reinforced my belief in disciplined, results-oriented public service.For more than 20 years, I have been the publisher of the Santa Monica Observer. Prior to that, I practiced law. I am a social moderate who supports gay marriage and abortion rights, and I believe strongly that government should focus on making life easier for working people through practical solutions on housing, public safety, and economic vitality.

Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?

Increase housing supply and affordability by cutting excessive government red tape and regulation so working families, teachers, and young people can afford to live in San Francisco.

Restore public safety and address homelessness with pragmatic, results-driven policies that emphasize treatment, accountability, and enforcement against open drug use and retail theft.

Keep San Francisco’s tech economy strong by making the city welcoming to talent and businesses instead of driving them away, while bringing accountability to Congress — including a ban on stock trading by members and their families.I am a social moderate and pragmatic reformer running as a Republican in one of the nation’s most Democratic districts. I support gay marriage and abortion rights. My campaign is focused on delivering real results on the issues that matter most to San Francisco residents: making housing more affordable, restoring public safety, effectively addressing homelessness, and keeping the tech talent and companies that power our economy from leaving the city.The only good reason to hold public office is to make life easier, not harder, for the people we serve. After nearly 40 years of one-party rule in San Francisco, it’s time to break from the failed status quo. I’m running to deliver pragmatic results on housing affordability, public safety, homelessness, and keeping our tech economy strong — while bringing real accountability to Congress, including a ban on stock trading by members and their families.

What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?

I am most passionate about housing affordability and urban governance reform. San Francisco has some of the highest housing costs in the nation, which is driving out working families, teachers, nurses, and even the tech talent that powers our economy. I believe we must dramatically cut red tape and increase housing supply while also addressing homelessness and public safety with pragmatic, results-driven policies rather than ideology. After decades of one-party rule, government at all levels must refocus on making life easier for everyday residents instead of harder. Public service should deliver tangible outcomes — safer streets, attainable housing, and a city where innovators and businesses want to stay.