The Rules Committee on Sept. 29 recommended two appointments to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Public Authority, forwarding the nominations to the full Board with a 3-0 vote.

Nicole Vaughn, who introduced herself to the committee as a long-time disability advocate and former director-level staff in the mayor's office on disability, spoke briefly about her background and interest in serving. "I have been a long time, disability advocate for over 30 years, worked for the city for over 8 years as the, then director of the mayor's office on disability. And I am also a consumer of, of, of assistance as a person with a disability," Vaughn said.

The committee record includes an administrative clarification: the clerk initially announced the absent incumbent as "Sasha Bittner," but the clerk's subsequent motion recited the names as "Satya Bittner to seat 7 and Nicole Bone to seat 11." The committee proceeded on the motion as read by the clerk and voted to recommend the two names to the full Board. Chair Supervisor Shamone Walton moved to send the appointments forward; Vice Chair Supervisor Steven Sherrill and President Rafael Mandelmann voted aye.

Committee members praised both candidates and recommended the appointments to the full Board. There was no public comment on the item. The committee did not provide additional details about the IHSS Public Authority vacancies, seat numbers beyond the clerk's motion, or the candidates' terms other than that the terms would end March 1, 2027, as stated in the agenda item description.

The IHSS Public Authority is the local body that oversees the in-home caregiving program for eligible disabled and elderly residents; the committee did not discuss program policy changes during the appointment hearing. The committee record indicates the appointments will be considered by the full Board at a subsequent meeting.