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Commission honors departing policy and communications director Guillermo Rodriguez
Summary
Guillermo Rodriguez received a resolution and Environmental Service Award recognizing his nearly decade of service as policy and communications director at the San Francisco Department of the Environment; commissioners and community partners praised his work and commitment to equity.
The Commission on the Environment presented an environmental service award and passed a resolution commending Guillermo Rodriguez for nearly a decade of service as the Department of the Environment’s policy and communications director.
Commissioners praised Rodriguez’s role in major local policy efforts including bans on single‑use plastic bags, pharmaceutical take‑back programs, requirements for electric‑vehicle charging capacity in new buildings and support for solar installations. Commissioner remarks emphasized his combination of strategic policy work and community engagement.
Rodriguez, accepting the award, thanked his colleagues and the department staff and said he would continue to support the city in his future role. Members of the public, including representatives of Emerald Cities Collaborative and the A. Philip Randolph Institute, offered brief public comment thanking Rodriguez for mentorship and partnership across workforce and community programs.
The commission approved the resolution and presented the award by voice vote.
