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In plain English

This motion appoints Sharon Wai Sum Lai and Cynthia Alvarez to the Housing Authority Commission in San Francisco. Their terms will be determined later.

Motion appointing Sharon Wai Sum Lai and Cynthia Alvarez, to the Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco Board of Commissioners (Housing Authority Commission), terms to be determined.

Introduced: Dec 10, 2025
Final action: Dec 16, 2025
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How it got here

The motion to appoint Sharon Wai Sum Lai and Cynthia Alvarez to the Housing Authority Commission originated from a need to fill vacant seats on the commission as outlined in the city's governance structure.

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Memorandum of Understanding Established2020-01-17
City and Housing Authority

A Memorandum of Understanding was established between the City and the Housing Authority, outlining the governance and appointment processes for the Housing Authority Commission.

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Application Submitted2025-10-16
Sharon Wai Sum Lai

Sharon Wai Sum Lai submitted her application to be appointed to the Housing Authority Commission, highlighting her extensive experience in housing and community services.

Applications document
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Application Submitted2025-10-16
Cynthia Alvarez

Cynthia Alvarez submitted her application for the Housing Authority Commission, emphasizing her background in affordable housing and community development.

Applications document
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Committee Report Prepared2025-12-15
Rules Committee

The Rules Committee prepared a report recommending the appointments of Sharon Wai Sum Lai and Cynthia Alvarez to the Housing Authority Commission.

12.15.25 Cmte Rpt - 251237
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Motion Approved2025-12-16
Board of Supervisors

The Board of Supervisors approved the motion to appoint Sharon Wai Sum Lai and Cynthia Alvarez to the Housing Authority Commission.

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How they voted

Legislative journey

PresidentDec 10, 2025
โ†’RECEIVED AND ASSIGNED
Rules CommitteeDec 15, 2025
โœ“RECOMMENDED AS AMENDED AS A COMMITTEE REPORTPass
ยทPREPARED IN COMMITTEE AS A MOTION
Board of SupervisorsDec 16, 2025
โœ“APPROVEDPass