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Board confirms two Police Commission nominees after extended rules committee hearing and debate over ethics, LGBTQ representation and conflicts

3006215 · April 16, 2025
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The Board of Supervisors confirmed two mayoral appointees to the Police Commission on June 5 following lengthy floor debate and calls for a continuance over a potential conflict of interest for one nominee; the council ultimately voted to approve the appointments unanimously.

SAN FRANCISCO — After extended discussion and a contested effort to divide the file, the Board of Supervisors confirmed two mayoral appointees to the Police Commission during its June 5 meeting, concluding a multi-hour rules committee vetting process and a set of floor remarks focused on conflicts of interest, representation and vetting.

The nominations were for Cindy Elias (term ending 04/30/2019) and John Hamazaki (term ending 04/30/2022), transmitted to the board as a combined motion. Supervisor Sheehy asked to divide the file and continue the Elias nomination for…

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