Rules Committee advances five mayoral appointments, including downtown financing board seats

At a September meeting, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee voted unanimously to forward five mayoral nominations to the full Board of Supervisors with positive recommendations.

The committee advanced the nomination of Jordan Wilson to the Entertainment Commission, reappointment of Bianca Newman to the Building Inspection Commission, appointments of Antonio (Tony) Tolentino and Christie Wong to the newly created Downtown Revitalization and Economic Recovery Financing District Board of Directors, and Amanda Pyle to the Children's and Families First Commission. Each motion to replace language rejecting the nomination with language recommending approval passed without objection.

The nominations drew short statements from candidates and public support from community members. Jordan Wilson told the committee he was "privileged to be considered for the Entertainment Commission" and said he wants "the city to remain the greatest place for everyone who calls it home," citing his background in city service and recent work with Bay FC. Danielle Adams, executive director of San Francisco Achievers, said Wilson has helped the organization expand programs and "has been able to outreach and be able to support over 2,500 young men in San…