This motion appoints Scott Patterson, Betty Packard, and Ann Merrill to the Ballot Simplification Committee, with their terms ending on November 30, 2022. The committee's role is to help make ballot measures easier for voters to understand.
Motion appointing Scott Patterson, Betty Packard, and Ann Merrill, terms ending November 30, 2022, to the Ballot Simplification Committee.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to fill vacancies on the Ballot Simplification Committee as part of the city's efforts to ensure diverse representation on its boards and commissions.
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences nominated Scott Patterson and Betty Packard for reappointment to the Ballot Simplification Committee, which was approved by their Board of Governors.
The League of Women Voters of San Francisco nominated Ann Merrill to fill a vacancy on the Ballot Simplification Committee, succeeding Lauren Girardin.
A vacancy notice was issued for three seats on the Ballot Simplification Committee, indicating the need for new appointments.
The Rules Committee prepared and recommended the motion to appoint Scott Patterson, Betty Packard, and Ann Merrill to the Ballot Simplification Committee.
The Board of Supervisors approved the motion to appoint Scott Patterson, Betty Packard, and Ann Merrill to the Ballot Simplification Committee.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
