David L Ganezer

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>David Ganezer completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ganezer's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" id=\"heading-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI 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.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease 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?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>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.\r\n<p>Restore public safety and address homelessness with pragmatic, results-driven policies that emphasize treatment, accountability, and enforcement against open drug use and retail theft.\r\n</p>\nKeep 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.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352920-2026-05-05\" id=\"heading1-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-352920-2026-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-352920-2026-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-352920-2026-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI 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.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDavid Ganezer completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2026. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Ganezer's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho 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.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]