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Rules committee forwards two nominees for San Francisco Police Commission to full board
Summary
After a seven‑hour Rules Committee hearing that vetted 12 applicants, the committee forwarded John Hamasaki and Cindy Elias to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation to fill two open Police Commission seats. The committee also continued a separate campaign‑finance item for further briefing.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on May 1 forwarded two names to the full board for appointment to the San Francisco Police Commission, after hearing presentations and extensive questioning of 12 applicants.
The committee, which heard public testimony from community groups and individuals, moved to send John Hamasaki and Cindy Elias to the full Board of Supervisors with a positive recommendation; Supervisor Norman Yee made the motion and the committee approved it “without objection.” The nominations will be considered by the full board on its next agenda.
Why it matters: The Police Commission is the civilian oversight body for the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). The panel is charged with reviewing discipline, setting policy and helping to implement the Department of Justice’s recommendations after its review of SFPD practices. With two seats now vacant, the new commissioners will be expected to help the body regain a functioning quorum and continue oversight and reform work.
What happened at the hearing: The Rules Committee convened a lengthy appointment hearing that…
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