This motion appoints Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council, with their terms set to end on November 30, 2026. The council's role is to help make ballot measures easier to understand for voters.
Motion appointing Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong, terms ending November 30, 2026, to the Ballot Simplification Council.
How it got here
The motion to appoint Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council originated from the need to fill vacancies on the council as part of the city's commitment to diverse representation.
Voters approved a charter amendment requiring commissions and boards to reflect the diversity of San Francisco's population, leading to ongoing efforts to ensure diverse appointments.
Betty Packard submitted her application for reappointment to the Ballot Simplification Council, highlighting her extensive experience and previous service as chair.
Ruth Grace Wong submitted her application for appointment to the Ballot Simplification Council, indicating her qualifications and interest in serving.
The Board of Supervisors received and assigned the motion to appoint Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council.
The Rules Committee reviewed the motion for the appointments and scheduled a public hearing for further consideration.
The Rules Committee made a recommendation for the appointment of Betty Packard and Ruth Grace Wong to the Ballot Simplification Council.
The motion is pending final approval by the Board of Supervisors following the Rules Committee's recommendation.
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