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Rules Committee backs Dr. Susan Philip for San Francisco health officer with residency waiver
Summary
The Rules Committee voted unanimously to recommend Dr. Susan Philip be appointed as the City and County of San Francisco's health officer, including a waiver of the city residency requirement. Supporters highlighted her infectious-disease experience and commitment to data-driven, equity-focused public health.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on April 26 voted unanimously to recommend Dr. Susan Philip for the position of the City and County of San Francisco's health officer and to waive the residency requirement tied to the appointment. The committee'which met remotely due to the COVID-19 emergency'approved the motion by roll call: Mandelmann Aye; Chan Aye; Peskin Aye.
Dr. Susan Philip, who has served in the Department of Public Health for 16 years and as acting health officer during the pandemic, told the committee she would "continue to lead with data and with science" and prioritize "a…
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