Rules Committee recommends Maddie Scott for Police Commission amid broad public support

On March 10, 2025, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee voted to recommend Mayor Lurie's nomination of Maddie Scott to the Police Commission for a term ending April 30, 2026.

Scott, a longtime community violence-prevention advocate and a survivor who lost her son to gun violence, told the committee she would use the role to strengthen community relationships with police, promote prevention, and pursue accountability. "I know that I can bring the community and the police together to make our city safer and stronger," Scott said, summarizing decades of local advocacy.

More than a half-dozen community leaders and organizations spoke in support of Scott during the public-comment period. Carrie Barnes, representing Moms Demand Action and Brady, said confirming Scott "would demonstrate our commitment to gun violence intervention as well as elevating the voice of a woman who represents peace, strength, and accountability." Nancy Tung, chair of the San Francisco Democratic Party and a career prosecutor, said she had worked alongside Scott and urged the committee to confirm her nominee.

Other speakers included community organizers, members of faith-based groups and survivors' advocates who highlighted Scott's decades of local work, Mother’s Day vigils and outreach to families affected by gun violence. Several speakers emphasized Scott's role in bridging divides between survivors, families and law enforcement.

Supervisor Sherrill moved to amend the committee's cover motion by deleting the word "rejecting" and recommending approval of the nomination; Vice Chair Sherrill, Member Mandelmann and Chair Walton voted aye and the motion passed without objection. The committee's recommendation will go to the full Board of Supervisors for confirmation.