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