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Commissioner Michael Antonini to Leave Planning Commission After 14 Years
Summary
Commissioner Michael Antonini announced Aug. 11 that he will not seek reappointment after 14 years on the San Francisco Planning Commission, praising colleagues and listing priorities including housing, office capacity and transit. Colleagues and members of the public thanked him for his service.
Commissioner Michael Antonini announced on Aug. 11 that he will not seek reappointment after 14 years on the San Francisco Planning Commission. Antonini read a prepared statement to the commission saying he plans to spend more time with family and pursue other roles in land-use work.
Antonini pointed to the city's long-term planning efforts and the need to address housing and office shortages. "Approvals of Park Merced, Transbay, Hunters Point Shipyard, Candlestick Point, and Treasure Island projects along with Market Octavia and Balboa Park plans promise huge amounts of new housing," he said. He also urged stronger transit funding and noted homelessness requires a multifaceted approach including treatment, enforcement of quality-of-life laws, and housing or voluntary relocation for people experiencing homelessness.
Colleagues praised Antonini's tenure. Commissioner Richards said Antonini has been "a good listener" and collaborator; Commissioner Moore highlighted a decade-long working relationship. Planning department staff and members of the public also thanked Antonini for his service.
The announcement came during the commission's regular meeting, which proceeded with the day's agenda after the statement. Antonini's departure will take effect when his term ends and the board of supervisors addresses reappointments. The commission did not take formal action on the announcement beyond public thanks and recognition.
