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American entrepreneur, musician, and public official
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Sharky Laguana (born 1970) is an American entrepreneur, musician, and public official based in San Francisco, California. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Bandago, a passenger van rental company, and serves as a commissioner on the San Francisco Homelessness Oversight Commission.[1]
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Laguana first gained prominence as a member of the indie rock band Creeper Lagoon and later as a business owner and public figure involved in policy discussions related to transportation and homelessness.[2]
Early life and music career
Laguana was active in the San Francisco music scene in the late 1990s and early 2000s. He was a guitarist for the indie rock band Creeper Lagoon, which was part of the Northern California alternative music movement.[2]
The band toured nationally and released multiple albums, gaining recognition within the independent music scene.[2]
Business career
Laguana founded Bandago in 2003, a company specializing in passenger van rentals, particularly for touring musicians, film productions, and group travel.[3]
The company expanded into a nationwide operation and developed a niche serving touring bands and entertainment clients.[4] [5]
Laguana has also been involved in policy and industry discussions affecting the rental car sector, including privacy and vehicle tracking issues.[6]
Coverage of the rental car industry, including pricing practices and customer disputes, has also appeared in national media outlets such as The New York Times.[7]
Public policy and advocacy
In 2018, Laguana gained wider attention after documenting the recovery of a stolen rental van in a viral social media thread, highlighting limitations in California law regarding overdue rental vehicles.[3]
The incident contributed to legislative changes in California, including a law reducing the waiting period before rental companies can activate GPS tracking on overdue vehicles.[8]
The issue also drew national attention and became part of a broader debate over privacy and surveillance in the rental car industry.[6]
Public service
Laguana serves on the San Francisco Homelessness Oversight Commission, where he is involved in oversight of homelessness programs and policy implementation.[1]
His work has included participation in public discussions about data systems and accountability in homelessness services.[9]
He has spoken publicly about homelessness, drawing in part on his own experiences with housing instability earlier in life.[10]
Media coverage
Laguana has been the subject of local and national media coverage related to business, public policy, and urban issues. Reporting by the San Francisco Chronicle and other outlets has documented his role in highlighting legal gaps in rental vehicle theft and recovery.[3][8]
Additional coverage has focused on his personal background, business career, and involvement in San Francisco civic issues.[2]