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Rules Committee advances multiple mayoral appointments, including MTA nominee Cheryl Brinkman
Summary
The Rules Committee advanced several mayoral appointments—including Entertainment Commission nominee Mr. Newland, Board of Appeals reappointment Michael Garcia, MTA nominee Cheryl Brinkman, and Veterans Affairs nominee Tony Alfidi—and approved procedural motions to forward them as committee reports after public comment.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Aug. 10 moved a package of mayoral nominations and routine measures forward after public testimony.
Mr. Newland, a retired SFPD captain who said he joined the department in 1970 and later served as executive director of Parking and Traffic, answered questions about the Entertainment Commission—s relationship with nightlife venues and enforcement tactics. Newland told the committee he had "worked well with the gay community throughout my entire career" and said the commission focuses on problem venues and seeks to work with owners and neighborhoods to resolve complaints. After brief public comment endorsing Newland—s experience, Supervisor Ali…
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