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Rules Committee tables two fire-commission reappointments after public testimony on department problems
Summary
After extensive public comment and supervisor questioning about ambulance response times, promotions and leadership, the Rules Committee voted 2–1 to table the mayor's reappointments of Steven Nicasio and Michael Hardiman to the San Francisco Fire Commission; tabling leaves the appointments standing under charter procedures and sends discussion to the full board.
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors Rules Committee on March 16 heard more than two hours of testimony about the condition of the San Francisco Fire Department before deciding to table two mayoral reappointments to the Fire Commission.
Supervisor London Breed, who called the hearing, said she sought an opportunity for "the board of supervisors to hear directly from its fire commissioners and for members of the department and the public to raise concerns they would like commissioners to address." She reiterated support for the commissioners who were before the committee while pressing for answers about persistent departmental problems.
Commissioner Steven Nicasio outlined what he described as long-standing improvements and ongoing priorities. He recounted adopting the candidate physical abilities test and a vehicle replacement…
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