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Rules Committee forwards mayoral retirement board nominee after extended hearing on divestment and conflicts
Summary
The committee forwarded the mayor’s appointee Scott Helfon to the full Board with a positive recommendation after a lengthy candidate presentation, supervisor questions about potential conflicts with Aon Hewitt, and a large public comment period urging stronger divestment from fossil fuels and strict conflict‑of‑interest standards.
The Rules Committee voted March 18 to forward the mayor's appointment of Scott Helfon to the San Francisco Retirement Board to the full Board with a positive recommendation after an extended hearing and considerable public comment.
Helfon, introduced by the clerk as the mayor’s nominee, described his background in municipal health services and his work on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. When asked about past concerns he said prompted his…
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