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Rules Committee recommends Bryant Tan for Entertainment Commission seat
Summary
The Rules Committee recommended the mayoral appointment of Bryant Tan to the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, citing his urban-planning background and youth programming work; public speakers endorsed Tan and the committee advanced the appointment to the full Board with a recommendation.
The San Francisco Rules Committee on Dec. 15 recommended the mayor's appointment of Bryant Tan to the Entertainment Commission, moving the nomination to the full Board of Supervisors with a recommendation.
Tan told the committee he was born and raised in San Francisco, trained in urban planning (UCLA; master's in city planning at MIT) and currently works at the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). He said his priorities would include expanding safe, accessible entertainment options for 18-to-21-year-olds and applying urban-planning principles to balance nightlife with neighborhood quality of life.
Supporters at the hearing highlighted Tan's work with youth programs and community-based organizations. Alex Beatty, an entertainer and advisory-board member of the Gay Asian Pacific Alliance, said he had known Tan since 2005 and called him 'an asset to the Entertainment Commission.' Asha Mehta, executive director of the San Francisco Beacon Initiative, described Tan's youth leadership programs as 'robust' and urged the committee to confirm him.
Committee members asked Tan about meeting attendance and specific policy positions, including the impact of new development plans on entertainment zoning. Tan said he has attended Entertainment Commission meetings, can commit the time required and wants to study proposals like the Western Soma plan to determine effects on entertainment venues.
The committee moved to confirm the mayor's appointment with a recommendation to the full Board. Public comment on the item was limited to speakers supporting Tan; no recorded roll-call vote appeared in the transcript for this motion.
The nomination will be considered by the full Board at its next scheduled meeting.
