Rules Committee forwards Catherine Moore’s reappointment to Planning Commission
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Summary
The Rules Committee unanimously amended and forwarded President Walton’s nomination of Catherine Moore to the full Board of Supervisors on April 4, 2022; Moore and dozens of residents and neighborhood groups spoke in support, citing her long service and planning expertise.
The Rules Committee of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted unanimously April 4 to forward President Walton’s nomination of Commissioner Catherine Moore to the full board, after the committee amended the motion to remove an erroneous word in the original text.
Commissioner Moore, a San Francisco resident since the 1970s and a planning commission member since 2006, told the committee she brings professional experience as an urban designer and an “ever stronger institutional memory” to the commission and urged continued attention to social, racial and environmental equity. “I remain anchored in my profession and I’m challenged by increasing more difficult sets of circumstances both inside and outside the city,” Moore said.
Why it matters: Moore’s reappointment would extend a tenure that committee members and public commenters said contributes technical design expertise and institutional continuity to an often-contentious municipal planning process. Supervisors on the committee praised Moore’s record and multiple residents, neighborhood organizations and planning advocates called in or spoke in person to endorse her nomination.
Committee action and context: After public comment—both in person and via remote callers—Chair Aaron Peskin moved to amend the subject motion by removing the word “rejecting” and its repeated instance in the motion text; the roll-call vote recorded unanimous “aye” votes from Supervisors Connie Chan, Rafael Mandelmann and Chair Peskin. The committee then voted unanimously to forward the amended nomination to the full Board of Supervisors with a recommendation for confirmation.
Public comment: Dozens of supporters—ranging from neighborhood organizations to planning advocates—told the committee Moore’s design background and long record make her qualified to serve during a period of state-mandated housing targets and other planning pressures. Speakers cited Moore’s attention to detail in hearings and said her experience is important as the city navigates RHNA requirements and state laws such as SB 35.
What’s next: The nomination will be considered by the full Board of Supervisors. The committee’s unanimous recommendation sends Moore’s reappointment to the board with a favorable referral.
