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Board of Appeals commissioner Rafael Mandelmann announces resignation to run for supervisor
Summary
Commissioner Rafael Mandelmann told the San Francisco Board of Appeals on May 5 that he has submitted his resignation to run for Supervisor in District 8; colleagues and staff praised his service and wished him luck.
Rafael Mandelmann announced he is resigning from the San Francisco Board of Appeals to run for Supervisor in District 8, telling colleagues on May 5 that time commitments and appearance-of-conflict concerns make stepping down the appropriate choice. "I have concluded ... that it is probably wise for me to, at this point, step down," Mandelmann said during commissioner comments.
Colleagues offered brief tributes. President Tanya Peterson and Vice President Kendall Goh thanked Mandelmann for his thoughtful deliberations and contributions to the board. Cynthia Goldstein, the board's executive director, and other staff members also expressed appreciation for his service.
Mandelmann did not set a final date on the record; staff noted the Board of Supervisors was moving to fill the vacancy. The board proceeded with the night's agenda after the exchange.
The board did not take formal action on the resignation during the meeting. Next procedural steps for filling the seat will be guided by the Board of Supervisors and any nominee hearings or rules-committee review noted by board staff.
