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S.F. board president ousts potential rival from housing committee
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Io Yeh Gilman , as published by Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points Further details about this development are available from Mission Local, which reported on the change to the committee and its possible implications for local politics. A change has been made to the Land Use Committee.
A change has been made to the Land Use Committee. Rafael Mandelman, the board president, has removed Bilal Mahmood from the committee.
This move is notable as the two individuals may potentially compete against each other in a future state assembly race.
Further details about this development are available from Mission Local, which reported on the change to the committee and its possible implications for local politics.
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Category: government ·
Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: Mission Local (SF neighborhood/civic news) ·
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What is this story about? A change has been made to the Land Use Committee. Rafael Mandelman, the board president, has removed Bilal Mahmood from the committee. This move is notable as the two individuals may potentially…
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