Rules Committee referrals and appointments
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The Rules Committee (Walton, Sherrill, Mandelman) met May 4, 2026. The Committee voted 3-0 to refer Ordinance 260217 (revising rules for City commissions and advisory bodies) to the Board of Supervisors without recommendation. The Committee also recommended appointing eight individuals to the Behavioral Health Commission, including a residency waiver for one nominee. The meeting adjourned at 11:19 a.m.
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What this means
The committee sent a citywide ordinance about how commissions and advisory groups are structured to the full Board of Supervisors without endorsing it; the Board will consider it next. The committee also forwarded recommendations to appoint eight people to the Behavioral Health Commission, which fills seats that help oversee behavioral health issues in the city. One nominee received a waiver of the usual residency requirement.
Key decisions
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- Referred Ordinance 260217 (various code amendments governing boards, commissions, and advisory bodies) to the Board of Supervisors WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION (vote: 3-0).
- Recommended appointment of Jasper Verduin to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2027.
- Recommended appointment of Michael Fittro to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2028.
- Recommended appointment of Sam Ustrzynski to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2028 (residency requirement waived).
- Recommended appointment of Kescha Mason to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2028.
- Recommended appointment of Brandon Fountain to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2029.
- Recommended appointment of Amelia Harmon to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2029.
- Recommended appointment of Stephanie Gonzales to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2029.
- Recommended appointment of Tara Gamboa-Eastman to the Behavioral Health Commission, term ending January 1, 2029.
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Rules Committee (5/4/2026 10:00 AM)
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