Interview: Mrs. Chris Daly!!!
As it turns out SFist's favorite new political blogger has an awesome and incredibly game partner. We have to admit, not everyone enjoys the thought of having people running around wearing t-shirts (which you can buy here) with a title that is rightfully theirs emblazoned on them, but it turns out Sarah Low Daly is pretty darn cool about such matters. She's also incredibly nice about answering probing questions about what it's like to be married to one of San Francisco's most colorful politicos.
What's it like to BE Mrs. Chris Daly?
Great, FUN, amazing and CRAZY, all at the same time.
What do you think of SFist's obsession with your husband?
It is sort of fun, though I am not sure what started it.
What about our Mrs. Chris Daly shirts?
Seems odd that I could be walking down the street and see someone wearing one. If that happened I would feel the need to introduce myself. Though, I have never been called Mrs. Chris Daly, so that is a new thing all on its own. Really, though, who would actually pay for such a thing?
How did you meet Chris?
On a trip to the World Youth Festival in Havana, Cuba. Chris was doing a documentary on the festival, and I was a student at SF State. It's actually a fun story that involves cerveza, agua disco and a ride in a three seated taxi -- way too long to tell here.
What do you think would be the best thing your husband could accomplish during his term?
Build a city-wide coalition of progressive people and groups that have a unified stance on local issues and candidates.
What's your general view of San Francisco's political scene?
At City Hall it seems that many people have an over inflated sense of self-importance. At the more grassroots level I think it is vibrant and full of smart, committed, tireless people.
Mayor Newsom is single. Who are you going to set him up with and why?
I don't know him well enough to say. Though I would guess that it wouldn't be anyone I know. It's not like I hang out with Paris and Nicole.
What is it like to watch all those supe’s meetings, because every single thing we see about Chris Daly always says, "wife was forced to come in and calm him down after outburst of rage," and we always wonder, does she just go to all the meetings?
I am at City Hall more often than the average supe's partner, mainly because we live nearby and Jack likes hanging out at his dad's office. It is often times frustrating to watch the meetings, mostly because some in politics take the side of money and profits over the needs of people, groups with well-paid lobbyists are not forced to pay their fair share, our city leaders often lie, and impoverished communities are either overlooked or used as political pawns. Doesn't that piss you off?
Special thanks to crack SFist political correspondent Rita for that *genius* question
Any embarrassing anecdotes about the EssEfficist?
Sorry, not really -- Shane does eat a lot of toast though.
Apparently the Essefficist got to Sarah first -- sorry, we tried.
Did you ever get to hang out with Kimberly Guilfoyle in a spouse-of-politico capacity?
No, I don't go to a lot of those types of events. These days I have a hard time leaving the house with out my 5 month old's spit-up down my shirt.
Name
Sarah Low Daly
Introduce yourself in one sentence
Hi, I'm Sarah.
Age and Occupation
27, right now I am a full time mom. Prior to that I did fundraising for the Boys & Girls Club.
Home Town
Fairfield, CA
How long have you lived in the Bay Area and Where
I have lived in SF since 1995, first for college and then because I like the food, culture, and left-leaning politics. Also because my husband loves it here and would never want to leave.
Favorite website
www.babycenter.com -– great information for us new moms; www.sfusualsuspects.com -- good to get a quick update about the local political news; classmates.com -- I am helping to plan my HS reunion.
Favorite dot com or local business
Modern Times Books
What I'm currently Reading
The Baby Book By Sears and Sears
Best Deal in San Francisco
Taqueria Cancun's Mojado Burrito
Favorite mode of transportation
I like to walk. I also like the underground.
Best Band or Musician to come out of the Bay Area
Carlos Santana, Digital Underground, DJ Pause -- does a DJ count?
Favorite local hangout
Zeitgeist
SF has the BEST
FOOD
You've never lived in SF until
You have permanently put your "summer clothes" in storage -- BUT, you pulled them out one October to spend a sunny day in Dolores Park.
Favorite Bay area politician of past or present
Chris Daly, without a doubt!
You can tell someone is a local here IF
They are wearing a hooded sweatshirt in July.
SF would be soooo much better if only
The Central Freeway wasn't being rebuilt.
Best Burrito
Hmmm... that is a toughy. For a wet burrito I like Tacqueria Cancun. For prawns I like El Toro or Pancho Villa. For grilled chicken I like La Cumbre. For carnitas I think it is best to buy it at the corner store at 16th and Valencia and make the burritos at home with margaritas.
Best Restaurant
BY FAR, Valencia Pizza and Pasta. Their red pesto cream sauce is phenomenal.
Place you always tell visitors to check out
The Mission/Valencia Pizza and Pasta
Favorite Bridge in the area
The Bay Bridge -– it takes me to my parents' house.
Question you'd ask if you were doing this interview
What are some of your favorite movies?