“As a kid growing up in public housing, I didn't always get show up at ...” — London Breed Quote

“As a kid growing up in public housing, I didn't always get show up at the first day of school with a new backpack full of supplies. Having the school supplies I needed would have made me feel more prepared and ready to learn.”

“Technology is rapidly changing our transportation systems, and if we craft smart regulations, these changes can be for the better.”

“As a young girl growing up in poverty, I know firsthand how much a paycheck from a summer job can make a difference.”

“It's definitely been a long, long... long, long, long, long, long journey since I was selling burnt CD's out of my backpack in downtown Oakland.”

“I always have my backpack.”

“Of course, when you climb, you have to carry your gear and so having a really light-but-strong backpack from Osprey has always been helpful for me.”