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Committee advances Eleanor Blums nomination to Public Works Commission with positive recommendation
Summary
Eleanor Blum, an attorney and Sunset District resident, introduced herself to the Rules Committee and answered questions about sidewalk maintenance and departmental vacancies; the committee amended the nomination language to approve and forwarded it to the full board with a positive recommendation.
The Rules Committee on Sept. 16 considered the mayors nomination of Eleanor Blum to the Public Works Commission and voted to forward the nomination to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation.
Eleanor Blum introduced herself as an attorney and resident of the Sunset District and described a professional commitment to public service and an interest in addressing Public Works operational challenges. Committee members asked about the departments high vacancy rates, sidewalk maintenance, and the relationship between the department and its newly created oversight body.
Blum said the Department of Public Works has a "massive docket" and noted challenges including high vacancies, the need to rebuild morale and operations, and the diversity of needs across neighborhoods. Supervisors urged the nominee to prioritize vacancy reduction and operational improvements. Public comment included both praise for Blums qualifications and opposition from commenters who questioned whether the nominee would bring an equity lens.
President Peskin moved to strike language that rejected the nomination from the motion and change it to approve; the committee voted to recommend the appointment as amended (Peskin and Safaei voted aye) and the nomination will go to the full Board of Supervisors for consideration.
