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Rules Committee advances reappointments of Doreen Woo Hoo and Willie Adams to Port Commission
Summary
The Rules Committee recommended the reappointments of Doreen Woo Hoo and Willie Adams to the San Francisco Port Commission, citing their experience with waterfront projects, labor and community outreach; both nominations were advanced to the full Board with positive recommendation.
The Rules Committee moved forward nominations for two incumbents to the San Francisco Port Commission on Thursday, recommending Doreen Woo Hoo and Willie Adams to the full Board.
Doreen Woo Hoo told the committee she has found her Port Commission service “extremely rewarding,” highlighting recent waterfront projects including the Exploratorium, the new cruise ship terminal and early-stage work at Pier 70. She said the commission has prioritized public open space — the port currently manages roughly 67 acres of parkland and about 18 public parks — workforce and environmental programs, and local-business contracting (LBE) efforts. Woo Hoo told supervisors the port faces “about $2,000,000,000” in capital needs to preserve existing waterfront assets, and that sea-level rise and transportation congestion are strategic priorities going forward.
Willie Adams, a longshore union leader and current port commissioner, described his labor background and maritime expertise and urged continued emphasis on maritime activities, local job creation and outreach. Adams said the port should pursue creative financing — including federal harbor-maintenance funds and development where appropriate — to address maintenance of aging piers and long-term infrastructure needs.
Supervisor David Campos asked both nominees about the port's near-term challenges; Woo Hoo and Adams pointed to Prop B-related project constraints, the need to optimize commercial tenancies and revenue, and the uncertainty around the cost of adapting to sea-level rise.
Members of the public, including labor leaders and stakeholders, addressed the committee in support of both nominees, citing their respective strengths in finance, labor relations and resident outreach. After the presentations and public comment, committee members moved to forward both nominations with positive recommendations to the full Board.
The committee's action was procedural: both items will appear on the next full Board agenda for confirmation.
