Board rejects Nancy Tung nomination; Jeffrey Creed withdraws amid protests for police reform

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors on a 10–1 vote on June 16 rejected Mayor London Breed’s nomination of Nancy Tung to the Police Commission, while another nominee, Jeffrey Gordon Creed, withdrew his name before a final vote.

The vote came after multiple supervisors said the moment required commissioners with clear records of leading police-reform efforts. Supervisor Ronan, who led the Rules Committee hearing that recommended rejection, said the city faces “a moment in history” and that the commission must be “rooted in the long term fight for systemic change.”

Supervisor Walton argued the choice mattered “especially at this time,” citing high-profile killings that have driven nationwide protests; he said the nominee’s prior statements and positions — including support for tasers and opposition to closing juvenile…