Because incumbents Alex Randolph, a gay man, and straight ally Ivy Lee both opted not to seek reelection, the deadline for candidates to enter the race was extended to August 12.
While 12 people qualified for the ballot, Dawson Cooper informed the Bay Area Reporter they had decided to suspend their campaign.That leaves nine newcomers vying to join the board along with trustees Shanell Williams, who is bisexual and currently president of the community college's board, and Tom Temprano, a gay man who is board vice president, seeking reelection.
The out leaders have garnered broad support, with both of the city's two LGBTQ political clubs endorsing them.Last week, the Alice B.