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Arts Commission welcomes Deborah Walker back as ex officio member
Summary
Commissioners reintroduced Deborah Walker — noted in the meeting as previously appointed by Mayor Breed and serving as President of the San Francisco Planning Commission — who said she wants to use art across city departments as a catalyst for civic life.
President Collins formally welcomed Deborah Walker back to the Arts Commission as an ex officio member, noting her long history in San Francisco’s civic and arts community and that she was reappointed by Mayor Breed. Collins described Walker’s experience as an architect and planning commissioner as strengthening the commission’s capacity to integrate arts, housing and place-making.
Deborah Walker spoke briefly about her return: "This means everything art does to me," she said, adding that she hopes to use the commission’s work to make art "more effective across all city departments, across our city and beyond." Commissioners acknowledged her background in architecture, tenant-landlord issues and long civic service dating to 1981.
The welcome was ceremonial; no formal vote was required. Commissioners and staff applauded and the meeting proceeded to the scheduled presentation.
