This motion appoints Bruce Wolfe to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force until April 27, 2025, and appoints Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel to the same task force until April 27, 2026. The Sunshine Ordinance Task Force is responsible for promoting transparency in government operations.
Motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, term ending April 27, 2025, and Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel, terms ending April 27, 2026, to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to fill vacancies on the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, ensuring continued oversight of transparency laws in San Francisco.
Dean Schmidt submitted his application for reappointment to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, nominated by the Society of Professional Journalists.
Bruce Wolfe submitted his application for reappointment to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, highlighting his experience and interest in citizen access and participation.
Chris Hyland sent a message to the Supervisors expressing his desire for reappointment and detailing his contributions to the Task Force over the past 12 years.
The Rules Committee prepared the motion for the appointments to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force, recommending the reappointment of several members.
The Board of Supervisors approved the motion appointing Bruce Wolfe, Dean Schmidt, Lila LaHood, Saul Sugarman, Maxine Anderson, Laura Stein, Matthew Yankee, Chris Hyland, and David Pilpel to the Sunshine Ordinance Task Force.
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