Notable personal detailsJim Garrity is an independent (No Party Preference) candidate for the U.S. House in California’s 15th Congressional District. He is a retired San Francisco Police Department Inspector (Detective) who served as a police officer for about 33 years, including work in major crimes. He has lived in the district for decades and has campaigned on cost-of-living, housing, immigration enforcement focused on criminals, public safety, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.