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Laura Sturgis elected to the Downtown Chinatown Neighborhood Board’s at‑large seat
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After two nominees spoke, the board held a roll‑call vote and elected Laura Sturgis to fill an at‑large vacancy; Sturgis will serve the remainder of the vacated term.
The Downtown Chinatown Neighborhood Board elected Laura Sturgis to fill an at‑large vacancy during Thursday’s meeting.
Two candidates addressed the board: Sturgis, a longtime downtown resident and former board member, said she wanted to continue work begun during her prior service. Kevin McDonald, also a former board member, emphasized holding officials accountable and supporting small business and public safety.
Board member Kevin Lai moved to allow nominees up to five minutes to speak; the board agreed and proceeded with nominations and roll‑call voting. The clerk called votes by name; the chair announced the result: Sturgis received the majority of votes and was seated immediately. "Sturgis was elected," the clerk said during a roll‑call tally that was read into the record.
The board recessed briefly while Sturgis took her seat. Chair Ernest Carvalho thanked outgoing member Laurie McCarney for her previous service, noting McCarney has taken on national volunteer duties and will be away frequently.
The motion and vote were conducted during the meeting’s item on filling the vacancy; the board recorded the selection by roll call and seated Sturgis without further contest.
