You don't have to compromise.

John is not your typical candidate. Born in Jersey City, he grew up in one of that town's toughest public housing projects. John saw firsthand how crime, homelessness and drugs can break down the fabric of a community.

John’s parents, his father a longshoreman and mother a city hall clerk and Democratic Committeewoman, instilled in him a sense of pride in hard work and community. He worked in order to put himself through college, where he was student body president. In college he met his future business partners with whom he started Humanscale - one of the world's top 10 design firms, specializing in office seating.

Doing business around the world has given John invaluable experience working with transportation and other government agencies. He has worked in tech, and is currently a successful real estate developer. He is the only candidate with housing expertise, having actually been through the development process in San Francisco.

John Dennis is an American success story. From public housing to Pacific Heights, the accomplishment, wisdom and experience of John's journey is what San Francisco needs to shake up Washington DC.

John, his wife Heather and their daughter Devan live in their dog Augie’s house in Pacific Heights. John has been a San Francisco resident for 27 years.