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Committee forwards Frank Fung’s appointment without recommendation; Tanya Peterson recommended to full Board
Summary
The Rules Committee considered mayoral reappointments to the Board of Appeals. Frank Fung described his architectural expertise and the committee sent his nomination to the full Board without recommendation (2 ayes, 1 no). Tanya Peterson outlined her legal and nonprofit background and the committee recommended her reappointment to the full Board.
The Rules Committee reviewed two mayoral reappointments to the Board of Appeals on Sept. 9.
Frank Fung, an architect and incumbent, asked the committee to confirm his reappointment and described how his technical background helps the Board with complex building and planning appeals. Several public commenters and a sitting board member praised Fung’s technical contributions. Committee discussion touched on an informal tradition of alternating presidency between mayoral and supervisor appointees; one supervisor said the Board of Appeals had departed from that practice and indicated reservations. The committee ultimately voted to send Fung’s nomination to the full Board without recommendation (committee report; roll call recorded 2 ayes, 1 no).
Tanya Peterson, a lawyer with experience in litigation and nonprofit work, was considered for reappointment separately. She reviewed her legal background and public supporters noted her fairness and preparation. The committee moved Peterson’s reappointment with a recommendation to the full Board and tabled the separate rejection motion.
Outcome and next steps: Fung’s nomination will go to the full Board without recommendation; Peterson will be forwarded with the committee’s recommendation.
