Mayor Lurie Appoints Community Leaders, Experts to Key San Francisco Commissions and Committees

Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed several community leaders and policy experts to key commissions in San Francisco, focusing on enhancing public safety and driving economic recovery. Jacqueline Francis joins the Asian Art Commission, and Eleanor R. Cox will serve on the Historic Preservation Commission. Elijah Mercer and Yvette Edwards are among those appointed to the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families' Oversight and Advisory Committee. Lurie emphasized the importance of these appointees, noting their professional experience and community engagement.

Francis, a dean at California College of the Arts, and Cox, a senior preservation specialist at MIG, Inc. , bring significant expertise to their roles. Mercer advocates for data-driven community empowerment, while Edwards focuses on educational advocacy. These appointments are part of Lurie's strategy to strengthen San Francisco and support its recovery. The mayor expressed eagerness to work with these leaders for the city's future.