列治文區市參事侯選人- 鄺深明

• 定居列治文區四十多年
• 建築業小商家，辦工室在唐人埠三十多年
• 精通粵語和懂得書寫中文

鄺深明出生於香港，在英華書院中學畢華後移民舊金山。就讀市立大學，進修加省百克萊大學，建築設計學士畢業。在灣區公司工作直至一九八五年創立自已公司。

鄺深明精通中文，了解三藩市政治和營商情況，對本地華人缺乏政治力量感到痛惜，同時希望列治文區有更理想的發展，所以決定參選市參事。

除了在華埠工作，鄺深明在僑社活躍，經常參加華人團體和非謀利機構的活動。他是華裔民主黨協會前任主席和現任董事，也義務兼任花園角停車場董事十多年，更是遡源總堂職員和上屆原宗公所主席。

鄺深明是個職業建築師，經常到市府申請加建和裝修。他又是一個小商人，十分了解舊金山住房問題和小商業的艱難。若成為市參事，會提議改善政府複雜的條例，合理地建更多的房子，解決全市住屋問題。

鄺深明在六月競選了民主黨中央委員沒法入圍，卻激發了他競選市參市的雄心。他意識到民主黨中央委員會已脫離了培養新人的初衷，變成現任和前任政客控制和傾扎的小圈子，以及作為無限量籌款和自我宣傳的工具。這是真正的民主行為嗎？是時候還政於民!

鄺深明是一心在列治民區扎根的市民，是在唐人埠經營建築設計公司的專業人士，是精通中英文活躍僑社的華人一份子。他腳踏實地，不是一個政客。他希望能用其專業才能，在市参事會改善三藩市和列治文區的現狀。

Sam Kwong for Board of Supervisors at District #1

• “An integral member of the Chinese Community”

• Resident of the Outer Richmond for 40 years

• Occupation: Architect (Owner of the ARCUS Architecture & Planning) - Year in business: 31

  Born and raised in Hong Kong until graduating high school, Mr. Kwong immigrated to San Francisco in 1974. He continued his education at City College of San Francisco and graduated with a BA degree in Environmental Design from the University of California, Berkley. Mr. Kwong worked for several architectural design firms until he started his own business in 1985.

  Mr. Kwong is fluent in reading and writing Chinese. He reads the local Chinese Newspaper often and helps others with English difficulties in translation. He also volunteers his time in many community organizations; among them are The Chinese American Democratic Club (President in 2011, 2003, 2004), Chinatown Portsmouth Square Garage (Past President and current Vice-President), Past President of the Asian American Architects and Engineers Association, and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Soo Yuen Benevolent Association (A fraternal family association).

  Being a professional architect having hands-on knowledge of the building and planning codes, he is well aware of the frustrations of the building process in San Francisco. When elected, he would likely be the only licensed building professional on the Board of Supervisors that can offer realistic solutions to the housing crisis the City is experiencing.

  “Who else is better to help resolve the shortage of housing in San Francisco than someone who is dealing with it everyday, We need him” said Philip Ryan, a Richmond resident and friend.

  Mr. Kwong ran in the DCCC election in June, although he was not successful, he is encouraged to run for the District #1 Supervisor because the DCCC has unfortunately become a club of two fractions, run by elected officials. They will be endorsing themselves in the November election. “Is this true democracy? I would at least represent independence, and will be an individual that can actually communicate with members of the Chinese community on that Board.” Sam said recently. It is time to take back our community. 

  Mr. Kwong also has close relations with many in the Russian community as he is the design architect for the Archimedes Banya in Bayview Hunters Point. This is a favorite health spa many members of the Russian community frequent. He also goes to the spa himself, as he believes there is definitely great health benefit using the Banya.