I’m proud to stand with
Gary McCoy in his campaign for District 8 Supervisor. I’ve said this before: I’m just one drag queen without a political action committee or big money backing me. I’ve been a part of San Francisco’s queer community since I was a teenager. I care about our City.
Recent
headlines about the District 8 Supervisor race have been extremely disturbing. What hasn’t been discussed is a real conversation about who brings the proven experience and leadership that District 8 needs.
Gary has spent over 15 years shaping San Francisco politics, most notably as a trusted congressional aide for Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi. While his journey includes challenges that might lead some to question his fitness for office, these very experiences are what make him uniquely qualified—and why I support Gary McCoy for District 8 Supervisor.
McCoy’s story is not scandalous—it’s one of resilience and survival. His early years in San Francisco were marked by drug use, homelessness, theft, and an HIV/AIDS diagnosis—challenges that remain all too familiar in our community today. Yet Gary found the strength to turn his life around, fighting for recovery during the darkest times. He has never forgotten these hardships, and I know he will channel that lived experience to champion and uplift our City’s most vulnerable residents. Gary puts it best: “I’m running for District 8 Supervisor because our district doesn’t need someone who sits on the sidelines. We need a leader who understands how to cut through bureaucracy, step up for the community, and get things done. The role of Supervisor isn’t a trophy—it’s a privilege to serve our neighborhoods, our district, and our City. We need someone who organizes, legislates, and delivers.”
Join me, the Alice B. Toklas Democratic Club, and the Harvey Milk LGBTQ Democratic Club in standing with Gary McCoy for District 8 Supervisor this November. Let’s elect a leader who embodies the strength and compassion our City deserves.
In 2011, I created “
Juanita Eats Out“, a blog about my true love – food. It has been a great place for me to share recipes, restaurant reviews, and more! I was excited to hear Gary McCoy, the candidate for District 8 Supervisor, answer the foodie questionnaire.
Gary McCoy Eats Out
What is your favorite dessert?
Homemade banana pudding.
What restaurant would you call your home?
Fable.
What is the strangest or most inspiring thing you’ve ever eaten?
I find it inspiring when my husband, Kory, cooks so I don’t have to – shout-out to his oven-baked buttermilk chicken!
What was your favorite breakfast cereal as a kid?
Cocoa Krispies.
What is your favorite food to pig-out on after the club?
Breakfast food, usually eggs and bacon. If I’m still out at 3 a.m., something’s getting scrambled.
What is your favorite beverage?
Sweet iced tea.
Feature image: Juanita MORE! & Gary McCoy at San Francisco City Hall, Photo by Gooch
Juanita MORE! is a denizen of the limelight. For almost three decades, the laudable hostess has blitzed San Francisco with high glamour, drag irreverence, and danceable beats that have illuminated the entire city. MORE! continues to be a heaping dollop of generosity and a sprinkle of nerve. She inspires those around her to make positive differences in their lives and communities — and doing it all with timeless elegance and an innovative spirit. Most recently, after her reign, Miss MORE! holds the title of Absolute Empress 56 of the Imperial Council of San Francisco –– one of the oldest non-profit organizations globally.
To date, MORE! has helped raise over 1 million dollars for local charities — among them GBLT Historical Society & Archives, Our Trans Youth, Q Foundation, Queer Lifespace, Transgender Law Center, and more. In addition, MORE! tirelessly fundraises for organizations in San Francisco that are adamant about helping communities in the seven-by-seven thrive, all while shining light and offering support to those who’ve been overlooked for far too long.
MORE! embodies what it means to be a conduit of connection. MORE!’ brings the people together to fundraise, celebrate community, and demand social change around San Francisco and elsewhere. Her culinary expressions are an extension of what mothers have been doing in their kitchens for generations — which, simply states, is sharing “loads of love.”
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