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Neighborhood Board No.10 appoints Janelle Fujinaka to fill at-large vacancy
Summary
After hearing statements from two applicants, the board voted 11–2 to appoint Janelle Fujinaka to the single vacant at-large seat; Fujinaka was sworn in during the meeting.
Neighborhood Board No. 10 filled one at-large vacancy after two residents presented for the post. Candidate statements and a roll-call vote resulted in the appointment of Janelle Fujinaka by an 11–2 margin.
What happened: Two residents — Richard Ching and Janelle Fujinaka — each spoke briefly about their residency and qualifications for the seat. Board members nominated both candidates, and a roll-call vote followed. The board announced the result: 11 votes for Fujinaka and 2 votes for Ching, after which Fujinaka was sworn in and recited the oath of office.
Oath and next steps: The oath invoking support for the U.S. and state constitutions, the city charter and the neighborhood plan was read and recited at the microphone; Fujinaka completed the swearing and thanked the board. The board chair noted Fujinaka will begin participating in board business immediately.
