Board names Supervisor Mark Farrell successor mayor after contested hearing on interim appointment
After more than five hours of public comment and intra-board debate over separation of powers and fairness in the June mayoral contest, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted to appoint Supervisor Mark Farrell as successor mayor, 8–2. The board also adopted a procedural rule requiring nominees to be present and accept nominations in person.
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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors appointed Supervisor Mark Farrell to serve as successor mayor to complete the remainder of Mayor Ed Lee’s term, voting 8–2 on a motion the board had approved in committee on Jan. 23, 2018.
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