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Newsom Approves Of Lee As Possible Interim Mayor
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| Last Edited | Jason Jan 06, 2011 01:37am |
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| News Date | Thursday, January 6, 2011 07:00:00 AM UTC0:0 |
| Description | SAN FRANCISCO -- San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom said Wednesday that he would approve of City Administrator Ed Lee serving as interim mayor once Newsom leaves to become the state's lieutenant governor.
Speaking after an event to celebrate San Francisco being picked to host the America's Cup sailing race, Newsom said he "couldn't be more pleased" about the possibility of Lee replacing him for the final year of his term as mayor.
The Board of Supervisors spent more than eight hours Tuesday deciding who should replace Newsom, with vociferous debate taking place between the progressive and moderate factions of the board. The progressives had nominated Sheriff Michael Hennessey, while the moderates favored Lee.
Just as it appeared likely that Lee had the six votes necessary to be nominated, several progressive board members requested a continuance until Friday in order for them to have time to speak with Lee, who is in Hong Kong, about the appointment. |
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