Overview
- Alcaraz, a lifelong Sunset resident and former owner of The Animal Connection, was sworn in Thursday to replace recalled supervisor Joel Engardio.
- She said she supports adding affordable housing but plans to propose amendments to Mayor Lurie’s rezoning plan to reflect concerns raised by Westside residents.
- Alcaraz signaled openness to restoring weekday car access on the Great Highway after the citywide vote that converted the corridor into Sunset Dunes Park.
- She will serve until the June 2026 election, when voters decide who completes the term; she intends to run and is expected to face Natalie Gee and Albert Chow.
- The city’s first Filipina American supervisor, Alcaraz introduced herself to Lurie at a Sunset night market after the recall and could influence whether the mayor secures board support and avoids potential state intervention on housing approvals.