Board appoints Michelle Parker to city Elections Commission after brief debate about process
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Summary
The Board of Education appointed Michelle Parker to the city's Elections Commission seat allocated to the board; Vice President Bogus expressed reservations about the selection process and voted no, saying the decision did not reflect on the candidate’s qualifications.
The San Francisco Board of Education appointed Michelle Parker on Dec. 13 to the Elections Commission seat that the board fills on the city's commission. Board leadership presented Parker's application and moved the appointment; a roll-call showed Vice President Bogus voting no while other members voted yes.
Vice President Bogus said she supported the candidate's qualifications but had concerns about the breadth of the nomination process and said she would not support the leadership's recommendation because she wanted a broader community process. ‘‘I will not be supporting the recommendation coming from board leadership... it's not a reflection on the qualifications of the candidate,’’ she said.
The appointment proceeded after public comment and a roll‑call vote.
No additional details about the appointee’s planned activities on the Elections Commission were provided at the meeting; board leadership said the application was also posted publicly and encouraged those interested to apply in future cycles.
