The Facts

Mayor Daniel Lurie on Monday appointed Ruth Ferguson to the City College of San Francisco Board of Trustees, filling the seat vacated when Alan Wong was appointed District 4 Supervisor.

The Context

Ruth Ferguson ran for this seat in November 2024, and placed fifth out of the four seats available, making her the next-highest vote getter after the winners. She narrowly trailed Alan Wong.

City College’s governance and finances have been under scrutiny. In 2024, the accreditor put CCSF on warning status over board dysfunction and fiscal oversight.

That warning was lifted in June 2025, but the underlying challenge remains: aligning spending and programs with enrollment so the college can stay strong for the long haul.

The GrowSF Take

GrowSF backed Ferguson in November 2024, and this appointment is a common-sense way to respect voters while avoiding yet another round of chaos.

We hope Ferguson helps steer City College toward boring, disciplined basics: clear accountability, stable budgets, and a relentless focus on student success and growing enrollment. That’s how you protect Free City College—and keep City College a real engine of opportunity for San Franciscans.