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Rules Committee sends controversial remote‑comment proposal to full board after hours of public opposition
Summary
After hours of public testimony from disability, tenant, and advocacy groups, the Rules Committee voted to send a motion that would curb general remote public comment to the full Board of Supervisors without recommendation. City staffers urged preserving ADA accommodations and offering limited remote time for other callers.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on Feb. 27 advanced a mayoral proposal on remote meeting access to the full board without recommendation after prolonged public comment and staff briefing.
The proposal as introduced would discontinue general remote public comment at meetings of the Board and its committees and limit remote participation to individuals legally entitled to an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Chair Supervisor Matt Dorsey said he was moving the measure to the full board to continue the conversation and avoid an immediate vote in committee.
The issue drew sustained public outcry. Dozens of callers and in‑person speakers — including disability advocates, senior groups,…
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