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Rules committee forwards Christina Rupke to full board for SFMTA seat after questions on oversight and accessibility
Summary
The San Francisco Rules Committee voted to forward Mayor Lee's nominee Christina Rupke to the full Board with a positive recommendation after questioning her on MTA work orders, overtime costs and pedestrian safety. Rupke emphasized accessibility, outreach and a pledge to seek more information on budgeting and capital project oversight.
Chair Supervisor Jane Kim opened a Rules Committee hearing on the mayor's nomination of Christina Rupke to the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency board of directors. Rupke described her background in disability advocacy, her work as a commercial litigator, and leadership roles including commodore of the Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors and service on disability-rights boards.
Supervisors asked Rupke a range of oversight and policy questions. Supervisor Campos pressed her about interdepartmental work orders that she said…
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