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Rules Committee moves Edwin Lee's reappointment as City Administrator forward
Summary
City Administrator Edwin Lee told the Rules Committee he is proud of his staff and stated his commitment to cultural competence across departments. Supporters said his reappointment ensures continuity; the committee advanced the nomination to the full Board without objection.
Edwin Lee, nominated for a five-year reappointment as City Administrator under Charter Section 3.104, spoke to the Rules Committee about his two decades in government and the staff he oversees.
Lee said he is "proud of the staff" he has assembled and highlighted the work of roughly 26,000 city employees across departments. Supporters, including Jim Lazarus and officials from the Immigrant Rights Commission and Arts Commission, praised Lee's leadership, management continuity and engagement with diverse communities.
Committee members discussed the significance of the city administrator role and how a noncontroversial nomination reflects the nature of the office. Supervisor Elliott Pier moved the reappointment forward and the committee transmitted the nomination to the full Board as a committee report.
