Membership and Seat Qualifications
The below listed summary of seats, term expirations and membership information shall serve as notice of vacancies, upcoming term expirations, and information on currently held seats, appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Appointments by other bodies are listed, if available.
Seat numbers listed as “VACANT” are open for immediate appointment. However, you are able to submit applications for all seats and your application will be maintained for one year, in the event that an unexpected vacancy or opening occurs.
Seat: 1
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Anthony Schlander
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Must represent the interests of City neighborhood associations or groups.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 2
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Maria Davis
Term Ending: 7/1/2026
Qualifications:
Must represent the interests of entertainment associations or groups.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 3
Appointing Authority: BOS
Seat Holder: Laura Thomas
Term Ending: 7/1/2029
Qualifications:
Must represent the interests of the public health community.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 4
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Jordan Wilson
Term Ending: 7/1/2029
Qualifications:
Must represent interests of city neighborhood associations/groups.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 5
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Ben Bleiman
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
Must represent interests of entertainment associations/groups.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 6
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Cynthia “Cyn” Wang
Term Ending: 7/1/2027
Qualifications:
ust represent interests of urban planning community.
Term: 4-years
Seat: 7
Appointing Authority: Mayor
Seat Holder: Lieutenant Leonard Poggio
Term Ending: 7/1/2026
Qualifications:
Must represent interest of law enforcement community.
Term: 4-years
The Mayor’s nominations are subject to Board of Supervisors approval/rejection within 60 days; if no action is taken the nomination is deemed approved.
Application Process
Please Note: Depending upon the posting date, a vacancy may have already been filled. To determine if a vacancy for this Commission is still available, or if you require additional information, please call the Rules Committee Clerk at (415) 554-5184.
Applications and other documents may be submitted to BOS-Appointments@sfgov.org
For seats appointed by other Authorities please contact the Board / Commission / Committee / Task Force (see below) or the appointing authority directly.
Form 700 Filing Requirement:
Pursuant to Board of Supervisors Rules of Order 2.19 (Motion No. 05-92) all applicants applying for this body must complete and submit, with their application, a copy (not original) of Form 700, Statement of Economic Interests. Applications will not be considered if a copy of Form 700 is not received.
FORM 700 AVAILABLE HERE (Required):
https://www.fppc.ca.gov/Form700.html
Next Steps:
Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be contacted by the Rules Committee Clerk once the Rules Committee Chair determines the date of the hearing. Members of the Rules Committee will consider the appointment(s) at the meeting and applicant(s) may be asked to state their qualifications. The appointment of the individual(s) who is recommended by the Rules Committee will be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for final approval.
Description:
The Entertainment Commission shall consist of seven (7) members, comprised of three (3) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors and four (4) members nominated by the Mayor.
Each nomination by the Mayor shall be subject to approval by the Board of Supervisors and shall be the subject of a public hearing and vote within 60 days. If the Board of Supervisors fails to act on a mayoral nomination within 60 days from the date the nomination is transmitted to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, the nominee shall be deemed approved.
Of the four (4) members nominated by the Mayor:
- One (1) member must represent the interests of City neighborhood associations or groups;
- One (1) member must represent the interests of entertainment associations or groups;
- One (1) member must represent the interests of the urban planning community; and
- One (1) member must represent the interests of the law enforcement community.
Of the three (3) members appointed by the Board of Supervisors:
- One (1) member must represent the interests of City neighborhood associations or groups;
- One (1) member must represent the interests of entertainment associations or groups; and
- One (1) member must represent the interests of the public health community.
To stagger the terms, the initial appointments to the commission shall be as follows: the Mayor nominates two members to serve terms of four years, one member to serve a term of three years and one member to serve a term of two years. Of the three remaining members, the Board of Supervisors shall appoint one member to serve a term of four years, one member to serve a term of three years and one member to serve a term of two years. All terms of initial appointees to the commission shall be deemed to commence upon the same date which shall be the date upon which the last of the seven initial appointees assumes office. Thereafter, all appointments and reappointments shall be for a term of four years.
The Entertainment Commission shall: 1) assist entertainment organizers and operators to apply for necessary permits; 2) promote responsible conduct; 3) promote the City's entertainment industry; 4) promote the use of City facilities; 5) foster harm reduction policies; 6) develop "good neighbor policies"; 7) mediate disputes between persons affected by entertainment events and establishments and the operators of such establishments; 8) issue entertainment related permits; 9) plan and coordinate City services for major events; and 10) provide information regarding venues and services appropriate for events and functions ancillary to conventions.
Holdover Information:
Holdover tenure of commissioners is limited to 60 days after their terms expire. (Charter § 4.101.5.)
Authority:
Charter, Section 4.117 (Prop F, November 2002 Election) and Administrative Code, Chapter 90 (Ordinance Nos. 164-02; 242-05; and 100-13)
Sunset Date:
None
Contact:
May Liang
Entertainment Commission
49 South Van Ness, Suite 1482
San Francisco, CA 94103
(628) 652-6030
entertainment.commission@sfgov.org
Updated: December 31, 2025