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Mayor's Network Lands Private School Student in Commission Role
Mayor Lurie appoints private school student via network over commission recommendations.
In brief
Mayor Lurie appoints private school student via network over commission recommendations. Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed a private school student to the San Francisco Youth Commission through his network, sparking criticism after previous appointments were all private school students. Originally reported by The San…
Mayor Lurie's Youth Commission Appointments
Mayor Daniel Lurie passed over Youth Commission recommendations this summer, picking a student recommended by his network.
Private School Student Selected
The student attends University High School, Lurie's alma mater, one of San Francisco's poshest schools.
Previous Controversy
Lurie faced criticism last month after his commission appointments were entirely private school students, a practice not seen for at least a decade.
Office Apology
Lurie's office later apologized for the controversy, stating they will be more intentional about SFUSD representation.
Public Concern
A mother named Andrea Cross emailed Lurie in August, expressing disappointment that no public school students were on the commission.
Public Response
Public school parent Sam Murphy said private school kids have different experiences than public school students.
Email Exchange
EJ Jones forwarded Andrea Cross' email to Lurie's director, who agreed to discuss at the next appointment meeting.
Commission Recommendations
The Youth Commission made 12 recommendations to the mayor, but Lurie picked four from their list.
Alternative Recommendation
One student was highly recommended by Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, not the commission.
Public School Concerns
Sam Murphy, a public school parent, noted private school kids have different experiences than public school students.
Mayor's Apology
Lurie met with accuser Brad Joseph Chapin and promised SFPD reforms for sexual assault investigations.
SFPD Reforms
SFPD promised changes to how sexual assault cases are handled after low clearance rates.
Accuser's View
Chapin said SFPD reforms would help survivors stay safe and change an investigative process he found gut-wrenching.
The short version
Mayor Daniel Lurie appointed a private school student to the San Francisco Youth Commission through his network, sparking criticism after previous appointments were all private school students.
