Rules Committee forwards reappointment of Ovava Afumango to Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board

Rules Committee Vice Chair Shimon Walton moved May 15 to forward Ovava Afumango’s reappointment to the Sheriff’s Department Oversight Board to the full Board with a positive recommendation.

Afumango introduced herself by phone, saying she was born and raised in San Francisco and identifying as of Tongan and Samoan descent. "My name's Novava. I was born and raised here in San Francisco," she said, and said she was seeking reappointment after her term recently expired and that she wants to continue the work of the oversight board as it hires an inspector general.

A member of the public who spoke in support praised the Sheriff's Department and recommended hearings showcasing the department's work. Vice Chair Walton thanked Afumango for wanting to continue to serve, noted that voters approved Proposition D in 2020 to establish the oversight board and the Office of Inspector General, and said the committee expects a related report at the Budget and Appropriations Committee this week.

Walton moved to forward Afumango's name with a positive recommendation. The clerk called roll; the motion passed unanimously. The committee announced Afumango’s reappointment will move to the full Board for consideration.