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Ethics Commission adopts consent calendar after recall; new commissioner initially abstained
Summary
The San Francisco Ethics Commission passed the consent calendar at its March 14 meeting. An initial roll call produced three votes in favor and one abstention by newly seated Commissioner Yeh; after a public commenter raised a procedural concern, the commission recalled the consent calendar and re-voted, approving it unanimously.
At the March 14, 2025 meeting of the San Francisco Ethics Commission, commissioners adopted the consent calendar after an initial vote produced an abstention by newly seated Commissioner Yeh and a later recall produced a unanimous result.
During the first roll call on the consent calendar, Chair Flores Fang and Commissioners Salahi and Francois voted "Aye," and Commissioner Yeh announced an abstention. The clerk recorded the motion as approved with three votes in the affirmative. Afterward a caller, David Pilpel of the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, told the commission he believed the abstention was inconsistent with Charter Section 4.104(b) and the City Attorney's good government guide and encouraged the commission to revisit the vote. Pilpel said commissioners present "are required to vote yes or no on a matter unless recused in accordance with law" and urged the body to secure a definitive vote.
Chair Flores Fang recalled the consent calendar and asked the clerk to call the roll again before the next agenda item. On the second roll call the clerk recorded aye votes from Chair Flores Fang, Commissioner Salahi, Commissioner Francois, and Commissioner Yeh. The clerk announced the motion approved unanimously.
Votes at a glance: - Motion: "Adopt the consent calendar." (mover/second not specified in the transcript.) - First vote (roll call): yes: Chair Flores Fang; Commissioner Salahi; Commissioner Francois. abstain: Commissioner Yeh. Outcome: approved (3 in favor, 0 no, 1 abstention). - Second vote (recalled roll call): yes: Chair Flores Fang; Commissioner Salahi; Commissioner Francois; Commissioner Yeh. Outcome: approved unanimously (4 in favor).
The commission did not take any additional action specifically tied to the abstention at the meeting; staff and the clerk proceeded with the agenda after the unanimous re-vote.
