The Rules Committee shall be referred measures concerning appointments, ballot measures, except revenue measures which will be heard in the Budget and Finance Committee, Charter amendments, amendments to the Administrative Code, and Board Rules of Order.
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Robin Abad OcubilloRules Committee7d agoJuly 20, 2026
Robin Abad Ocubillo Reappointed to Board of Appeals by Board President
Robin Abad Ocubillo, a former SF Planning Department leader and Oakland ombudsperson, was unanimously reappointed to the Board of Appeals by Board President Mandelman.
Why it matters: Ocubillo's decade of planning experience — including the Shared Spaces program and COVID response — adds technical depth to the city's key appeals body at a time when land use policy is rapidly evolving.
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John TrasvinaRules Committee7d agoJuly 20, 2026
Board of Appeals President Trasvina Reappointed as Appeals Drop 50%
John Trasvina was unanimously reappointed to the Board of Appeals, reporting that appeals have dropped 50% from the ten-year average due to state and local legislation.
Why it matters: The 50% drop in appeals signals a major shift in how land use disputes are resolved, with legislation reducing public challenge opportunities — a trend with implications for development speed and community oversight.
San Francisco
Lindsey MacliseRules Committee7d agoJuly 20, 2026
Structural Engineer Lindsey Maclise Reappointed to Building Inspection Commission
Lindsey Maclise, a structural engineer with 20 years of SF experience, was reappointed to the Building Inspection Commission, citing interest in the planned DBI merger.
Why it matters: The planned merger of the Department of Building Inspection will reshape how San Francisco handles permitting — Maclise's cross-jurisdictional permitting experience could influence that transition.
Sanitation Commissioner Reappointed as Commission's Own Future Heads to Voters
Kimberly Hartwig Shulman was reappointed to the Sanitation and Streets Commission, though Mandelman noted the commission oversees a department that no longer exists and voters will decide its fate in November.
Why it matters: The commission's continued existence is on the November ballot, making this reappointment potentially one of the last under the current governance structure.
Affordable Grocery Measures Tabled After Losing Votes at City Hall
Supervisor Mahmoud's dual grocery affordability proposals — a new fund and an excise tax on vacant grocery and pharmacy sites — were tabled after losing necessary votes.
Why it matters: Food deserts are expanding in neighborhoods like the Tenderloin and Fillmore as chain stores leave, and grocery inflation is a top concern for residents facing affordability pressures across housing, utilities, and food.
San Francisco
Lydia SoRules Committee7d agoJuly 20, 2026
Planning Commissioner Lydia So Reappointed Unanimously
The committee approved Lydia So's reappointment to the Planning Commission, citing her architectural expertise, community engagement, and role as the only Asian American woman on the body.
Why it matters: So has been central to major development approvals including the 2,500-home Stonestown redevelopment and office-to-housing conversions that are reshaping San Francisco's built environment.
San Francisco
Joshua ArceRules Committee7d agoJuly 20, 2026
PUC President Joshua Arce Wins Unanimous Reappointment
The Rules Committee unanimously approved Joshua Arce's reappointment to a four-year term on the Public Utilities Commission, where he serves as ratepayer advocate and president.
Why it matters: The PUC manages a $12.5 billion ten-year capital plan covering water, power, and sewer — Arce's ratepayer advocacy role directly affects utility affordability for 2.5 million customers.
San Francisco
Paul WolfordRules Committee14d agoJuly 13, 2026
Four Mayoral Nominees Confirmed for Public Works, Entertainment, OCII, and Port Commissions
Committee unanimously confirmed Paul Wolford, Lt. Leonard Poggio, James Pappas, and Vanessa Hartigan to four separate city commissions and oversight boards.
Why it matters: These appointments fill key governance roles overseeing city infrastructure, entertainment policy, affordable housing redevelopment funds, and the Port's multi-billion dollar capital needs.
San Francisco
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