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London Breed unanimously elected president of San Francisco Board of Supervisors
Summary
After nominations and public comment, the Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to elect Supervisor London Breed as president. The board rescinded an initial vote to record a unanimous roll call and Breed delivered remarks highlighting her background and priorities.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors unanimously elected Supervisor London Breed as board president during its Jan. 8, 2015 inaugural meeting.
Breed won the post after supervisors nominated two candidates — Supervisor London Breed and Supervisor David Campos — and heard public comment. The board briefly rescinded an initial tally to retake a roll-call vote, which produced 11 “aye” votes and a formal unanimous selection of Breed.
The nomination process began when Supervisor Malia Cohen formally put Breed’s name forward. Supervisor David Campos was also nominated. After public comment and discussion, the board conducted a roll-call vote in which each supervisor stated their preference aloud; the clerk recorded the final vote as 11 ayes. The clerk announced: “There are 11 ayes.”
In remarks after the vote, Breed said she was “truly honored, excited and humbled” and thanked colleagues, staff and residents of District 5. Breed discussed growing up in public housing and urged the board to pursue a set of practical priorities: balanced budgets, safe streets, clean parks, functioning public transit, job opportunities and affordable housing. “We need affordable and safe housing for our residents, and we can achieve all of these goals together,” she said.
The board paused the initial result when Supervisor Jane Kim moved to rescind the earlier vote so the board could register a unanimous vote in support of Breed. The motion to rescind was seconded and the item passed without objection; the subsequent formal roll-call captured each supervisor’s “aye” vote.
Mayor Edwin M. Lee and other city officials attended the ceremony and several members of the public addressed the board during the nomination period, many urging support for Breed. Speakers who endorsed Breed included community members and representatives of neighborhood organizations and labor groups.
Outgoing President Katie Tang briefly presided before the vote and was recognized for her service during the ceremony.
The board adjourned after the swearing-in and customary remarks. Breed will preside over board meetings and committee assignments as board president for the coming term.
