Aaron Peskin
Aaron Dan Peskin (born June 17, 1964) is an American elected official in San Francisco, California. He is a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors representing District 3. He was elected in 2015, having previously served two terms in 2001–2009.
Aaron Peskin | |
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Official portrait, 2016 | |
President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors | |
Assumed office January 9, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Shamann Walton |
In office January 8, 2005 – January 8, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Matt Gonzalez |
Succeeded by | David Chiu |
Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 3 | |
Assumed office December 8, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Julie Christensen |
In office January 8, 2001 – January 8, 2009 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | David Chiu |
Personal details | |
Born | Aaron Dan Peskin June 17, 1964 Berkeley, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Nancy Shanahan |
Education | University of California, Santa Cruz (BA) |
Website | Government website |
District 3 includes the neighborhoods of North Beach, Chinatown, Telegraph Hill, North Waterfront, Financial District, Nob Hill, Union Square, Maiden Lane, Polk Gulch and part of Russian Hill.
During his tenure on the Board of Supervisors, Peskin has been known as a "neighborhood preservationist", as he has persistently blocked new housing and other development in San Francisco.
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