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Rules committee advances four Children and Families First Commission nominees to full board
Summary
The committee interviewed four nominees to the Children and Families First Commission, heard support from First 5 San Francisco, and forwarded appointments (including a residency waiver where applicable) with a positive recommendation to the full Board of Supervisors.
The Rules Committee heard applicants for four seats on the Children and Families First Commission and moved nominees to the full Board with a positive recommendation.
Applicants who addressed the committee included Linda Sotto (seat 6), a nonprofit executive focused on early childhood; Suzanne Gerardo, a child and adolescent psychologist and director of California Pacific Medical Center's Child Development Center; Lynn Mertz (statement submitted); and other applicants whose statements were placed in the record. First 5 San Francisco interim executive director Teresa Zagera urged support for the nominees, saying the candidates brought complementary experience in early childhood, behavioral health and community partnerships.
Supervisor Maher moved to forward the four nominees with a positive recommendation (and noted residency‑waiver processing for Joan Miller and Lynn Mertz where applicable). The motion passed 'without objection.' Committee members thanked the nominees for long records of service and emphasized prevention and early-intervention goals for the city.
The committee did not take contested votes on individual seats during the meeting; the matter will be placed on the Board of Supervisors agenda for confirmation.
