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Rules Committee advances Theodora 'Dory' Camino to full Board for Entertainment Commission seat
Summary
The Rules Committee voted to forward Theodora Marie 'Dory' Camino's nomination for the Entertainment Commission neighborhood seat after hearing four applicants and extensive public comment that emphasized late‑night transportation, neighborhood impacts and diversity on the commission.
The Rules Committee on Feb. 26 advanced Theodora Marie Camino—known as Dory— to the full San Francisco Board of Supervisors with a committee recommendation for the Entertainment Commission neighborhood seat.
Camino, who runs events and neighborhood outreach programs at Glide and described herself as "born and raised in the Excelsior Outer Mission District," told the committee she prioritized late‑night transportation and making nightlife safer and more accessible for neighborhoods outside central entertainment corridors. "The real big thing for me is the late night transportation issue," she said, describing efforts to include peripheral districts in transit planning.
Supervisors praised several candidates for experience and public service but said they wanted the commission to reflect San Francisco's demographic and generational diversity. Supervisor Katie Tang said the committee needed a "new young voice and diversity" and cited Camino's background as a neighborhood leader. Supervisor Malia Cohen, who asked candidates about conflicts of interest and outreach, emphasized the committee's goal of gender and ethnic balance on advisory bodies.
Three other applicants presented to the committee. Nicholas Baloney, a Richmond District neighborhood leader, highlighted experience organizing community meetings around large events and festivals; Paul Wells, a Potrero Hill resident and events professional, emphasized noise mitigation and patron education; and Jeremy Wallenberg, a longtime neighborhood advocate, framed the commission's role as a mediator between venues and residents.
Public comment during the hearing was extensive. Dozens of speakers from neighborhood groups, event producers and nonprofits urged the supervisors to pick a candidate who could bridge venue operators and communities. Several speakers said Camino's work at Glide and connections across neighborhoods made her especially well suited to represent residents affected by nightlife.
The committeeand later the full Boardwill consider the nomination at upcoming meetings. The committee's recommendation now moves to the full Board for final confirmation.
