What happened on Friday, 13 January 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted unanimously to grant a post‑employment waiver to city employee Philip Wong, narrowing the waiver to communications on behalf of his prospective nonprofit employer and noting a requirement for periodic updates; commissioners discussed undue‑influence factors before approving the one‑year limited waiver.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public speakers commend Debbie Rafael's integrity and leadership at the San Francisco Environment Department.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Public speakers passionately defend Director Debbie Raffel's integrity and service to San Francisco.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
San Francisco officials express support for Debbie Raphael following her controversial dismissal.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The district athletic director reported full rosters for many sports, new uniforms and coach vacancies, but warned that tightened co‑op rules and the MIAA 'power rankings' system could limit small‑district opportunities and push families toward school choice.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The committee voted to draft Senate Bill 1, an act to increase resources for students and schools with special education needs. Several members said SB1 historically becomes large and costly and requested a roll-call; the transcript records 32 yes and 9 no votes with votes left open until 1:00 p.m.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The commission opened a confidential probable‑cause review under the campaign and governmental conduct code, heard extended public comment — largely in defense of former Department of the Environment director Debbie Raphael — voted to meet in closed session and continued the matter to February while voting not to disclose deliberations.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
Superintendent Jason DeFalco presented a FY24 district budget that proposes $28,562,838.99 in district spending — a 5.26% increase before offsets — and discussed MSBA outreach and tours as the district considers a feasibility study for a potential $50M–$60M high‑school project.
Maria Flores - School Board Member, Washington State
Board highlights need for mental health resources and support for LGBTQI student community.
Blackstone-Millville, School Boards, Massachusetts
The school committee recognized student leadership groups across grade levels for service and leadership work and voted to accept two $500 Knights of Columbus scholarships in memory of James Lahren.
2025 Legislature CT, Connecticut
The committee voted to raise most items from a 24-concept list, removing concepts 11 and 14 for separate consideration; members said the items are concepts (not bills) and that a working group is still developing recommendations on crisis-response drills before final language is drafted.
Maria Flores - School Board Member, Washington State
An unnamed school board member asked attendees to observe a moment of silence for two students who died by suicide, urged sustained levy-funded wraparound mental-health supports, and stressed the district must honor Washington state civil-rights protections for LGBTQI students.