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Public voices concerns about harbor commission conduct, censure of commissioner and financial strain

5834489 · September 24, 2025
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Multiple public commenters told the board the Harbor Commission is dysfunctional, citing attempts to remove public attendees, a censure of a commissioner (Annie Niemer), alleged editing of meeting videos and missing insurance at the harbor — concerns the board did not act on at this session.

Several members of the public urged the Board of Supervisors to pay attention to ongoing problems at the Harbor Commission, saying the commission’s internal disputes and legal disputes threaten the harbor’s ability to operate and generate revenue.

Public commenters said a Harbor Commission chair had repeatedly tried to expel women from commission meetings earlier in the year and that a recent censure of Commissioner Annie Niemer (spelled variously in public…

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