This motion approves the appointment of Joel Koppel to the Planning Commission, with his term set to end on July 1, 2030. It was nominated by Rafael Mandelman, the President of the Board of Supervisors.
Motion approving the President of the Board of Supervisors Rafael Mandelman’s nomination for the appointment of Joel Koppel to the Planning Commission, term ending July 1, 2030.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the nomination of Joel Koppel to the Planning Commission by President Rafael Mandelman, prompted by the need to fill a vacancy on the commission.
President Rafael Mandelman submitted a communication to the Board of Supervisors notifying them of his nomination of Joel Koppel to the Planning Commission.
The Rules Committee reviewed the nomination and recommended it as amended, which included a new title for the motion.
The Board of Supervisors is required to hold a public hearing and vote on the nomination within 60 days of its submission, or the nominee will be deemed approved.
Public correspondence was received urging the Board to reject the nominations of Koppel and others to the Planning Commission, citing concerns about their affiliations.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
