Council confirms multiple appointments including Steve Cushman to Housing Commission

San Diego City Council on Jan. 23 confirmed a slate of appointments and reappointments on the consent calendar, including Stephen Cushman to the San Diego Housing Commission and Gretchen Newsom and Sam Nejibat to the Convention Center Board.

Public commenters including downtown business and homelessness advocates spoke in support of Steve Cushman's appointment to the Housing Commission; speakers with lived experience of homelessness also urged that commissioners prioritize affordable and supportive housing. Councilmembers praised the nominees' civic experience: Councilmember Jennifer Campbell and others described Gretchen Newsom's union leadership and community service; members lauded Cushman's work on homelessness and shelter initiatives.

The clerk recorded passage of the consent agenda after a roll call and vote. Council members also used the consent discussion to thank outgoing board members and to note that some items had received public comment prior to the vote.

Ending: Appointees will take the seats and undertake duties as prescribed by their respective board rules; the council moved promptly to subsequent agenda items after the consent vote.