Remarks
The Clerk of the Board certified the newly elected Board of Supervisors members.
Angela Calvillo, Clerk of the Board, communicated that she received certification from John Arntz, Director of Elections, regarding the newly elected members of the Board of Supervisors. The following supervisors were declared elected: Catherine Stefani (District 2), Gordon Mar (District 4), Matt Haney (District 6), Rafael Mandelman (District 8), and Shamann Walton (District 10). The Clerk also confirmed receipt of communication from the Controller regarding surety bond requirements for all newly elected Board Members, per Administrative Code, Article IX, Sections 16.122(a-e) and 16.126(b).
Remarks
Judge Wong administered the oath of office to the new Board Members.
Clerk Calvillo introduced the Honorable Garrett L. Wong, Presiding Judge, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco. Judge Wong administered the oath of office to the newly elected Board Members.
New Business
The Board discussed the nomination process for the President of the Board of Supervisors.
Clerk Calvillo outlined the nominating principles for the Office of the President of the Board of Supervisors, including the rules regarding nominations, acceptance, withdrawals, and reopening nominations.
New Business
Supervisors Fewer and Haney nominated Supervisors Yee and Ronen for President of the Board of Supervisors respectively.
Supervisor Fewer nominated Supervisor Yee for President of the Board. Supervisor Haney nominated Supervisor Ronen for President of the Board. There were no further nominations, and the nominations were closed.
Public Testimony
Members of the public provided comments, primarily in support of Supervisors Ronen and Yee for President of the Board.
Numerous members of the public spoke, with the majority expressing support for Supervisor Ronen for President of the Board. Several speakers also voiced their support for Supervisor Yee.
New Business
The Board elected Norman Yee as the President of the Board of Supervisors.
Supervisors Yee and Ronen accepted their respective nominations. Clerk Calvillo reviewed the principles for the election of the President, including voting order, abstentions, majority vote requirement, and procedures for reopening nominations. In the first round of voting, Supervisor Yee received 7 votes, and Supervisor Ronen received 4 votes. Supervisor Mar, seconded by Supervisor Peskin, moved to rescind the previous vote. The motion passed. A second vote by acclamation resulted in Supervisor Yee being elected President of the Board of Supervisors by a vote of 10-1, with Supervisor Ronen voting against.
Remarks
Mayor Breed addressed the Board and expressed her desire to work with them.
Mayor London N. Breed congratulated President Yee and the newly elected Board Members. She expressed her desire to collaborate with the Board on various initiatives and policies to achieve the goals of the voters of San Francisco.
Remarks
President Yee and the newly elected Board Members made brief remarks and introduced their guests.
President Yee recognized elected officials and department heads in attendance. Each newly elected Board Member had the opportunity to make brief remarks and introduce family members and guests.
Remarks
President Yee thanked the Board and shared his vision for the future.
President Yee thanked the Board members and emphasized his commitment to positive impact on children and families in San Francisco. He expressed his intention to build bridges between the Board members and ensure a smooth legislative process. He also introduced his family and guests.