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Sophie Maxwell
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| Member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors from District 10 |
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| In office January 2001 – January 2011 |
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| Preceded by | N/A |
| Succeeded by | Malia Cohen |
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| Born | April 9, 1950 San Francisco, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Relations | Enola Maxwell (mother) |
| Residences | San Francisco, California |
| Occupation | Politician |
Sophie Maxwell, born on April 9, 1950, is an American politician. She used to be a member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, representing District 10.
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About Sophie Maxwell
Early Life and Work
Sophie Maxwell has lived in the Bayview district of San Francisco, California, for over twenty years. Before she became a politician, she worked as an electrician for Amtrak, a large train company.
Her Time as a Supervisor
In 2000, Sophie Maxwell was elected to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. She won against Linda Fadeke Richardson. This election was special because San Francisco changed how it elected its supervisors. Instead of choosing them from the whole city, people started voting for supervisors from their specific districts.
Sophie Maxwell served a two-year term first. Then, she ran again in 2002 and won without anyone running against her. She was re-elected in 2006, winning against six other candidates.
What She Worked On
During her time as a supervisor, Sophie Maxwell focused on important issues. She worked on making sure everyone had a fair chance at public resources. She also supported clean energy and protecting the environment for all people.
She believed that building new homes and businesses at the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard would create many jobs. This area was once a naval base.
Recall Attempts
Some people tried to remove Sophie Maxwell from her position three times. This process is called a recall election. In 2004, one attempt failed because many of the signatures collected were not valid.
Another recall attempt happened in 2010. This was partly because she voted against bringing back a special board. This board was created to inform communities near the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard about its cleanup. Sophie Maxwell said she gave the Navy a choice: either bring back the board or find new ways to talk to the community. However, some people felt this was not a strong enough stand.
After Her Term Ended
Sophie Maxwell's term as a supervisor ended in January 2011. Malia Cohen took her place. In the 2010 election for supervisors, Sophie Maxwell supported Lynette Sweet.
In April 2019, Mayor London Breed appointed Sophie Maxwell to the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission. This commission helps manage water and power for San Francisco.
Personal Life
Sophie Maxwell's mother was Enola Maxwell. Enola was a community activist in Potrero Hill. She was also the director of the Potrero Hill Neighborhood House. In 2001, a middle school was renamed the Enola D. Maxwell Middle School of the Arts in her honor.
Sophie Maxwell has been divorced. Her son, Rama, passed away at the age of 30 from Hodgkin lymphoma.
