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Rules Committee recommends Melinda Burris for Sugary Drink Distributor Tax advisory seat
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Summary
The committee advanced Melinda Burris for seat 3 on the Sugary Drink Distributor Tax advisory committee (term through 12/31/2024) after hearing two candidate statements and multiple public endorsements; the motion passed without objection.
The Board of Supervisors Rules Committee recommended Melinda Burris for seat 3 on the Sugary Drink Distributor Tax (SDDT) advisory committee in a vote that passed without objection. The committee heard two candidates and multiple supporters before moving the recommendation to the full Board.
Melinda Burris, who identified herself as "27 years old" and "from Bayview Hunters Point," outlined work as a community engagement specialist at Leah's Pantry and described a three-year project to create a food-security advisory group for older adults on Bayview Hunters Point and Treasure Island. She said those efforts tie directly to programs funded by the SDDT and emphasized outreach to underserved communities.
The committee also heard from Martie Delalas, who described decades of Filipino community advocacy and prior work with programs that benefited from SDDT funding. Multiple community members and partner organizations, including speakers from SomCan and Leah's Pantry, spoke in support of both candidates, citing lived experience and program leadership.
Supervisor Walton moved to recommend Melinda Burris to the advisory seat; Member Peskin and Chair Walton recorded "aye" votes and the motion passed without objection. The recommendation will be forwarded to the full Board for final consideration; the clerk's item description lists the term as ending 12/31/2024.
Public testimony emphasized community ties and direct program experience as central qualifications for the advisory role.
