Motion appointing Thomas James Rocca, term ending May 1, 2029, to the Homelessness Oversight Commission.

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has approved the appointment of Thomas James Rocca to Seat 6 of the Homelessness Oversight Commission. This motion was recommended by the Rules Committee on October 27, 2025, and subsequently approved by the full Board on November 4, 2025, with an 8-2 vote. Mr. Rocca's term will run until May 1, 2029, filling the unexpired portion of a four-year term and succeeding Christin Evans.

Mr. Rocca, a 64-year-old San Francisco native, brings extensive qualifications to this role. He has personally experienced homelessness in 1986 and is a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with 34 years of sobriety. His professional background includes being the owner/operator of Yerba Buena Commons, a 257-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) project in the South of Market neighborhood, which provides 100% affordable housing and partners with HUD and VA VASH programs for formerly unhoused individuals. He is also the CEO and Managing Partner of Seven Hills Properties and YBC Management II, LP, having developed and financed over $500 million in real estate projects, including over 500 units of 100% affordable housing in San Francisco and San Jose. His civic involvement includes membership in the Yerba Buena Alliance and past board service for organizations like the Forest Hills Association, Meals on Wheels, and Youth SF.

The Homelessness Oversight Commission is tasked with approving departmental budgets, setting goals and performance standards, conducting performance audits of the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, and engaging in public education and outreach. It also advises on the Continuum of Care program, the Shelter Monitoring Committee, and the Our City, Our Home Fund.

This appointment ensures continued oversight of San Francisco's homelessness services and policies. Thomas James Rocca's unique blend of lived experience with homelessness and extensive professional background in developing and managing affordable housing (over 500 units) is expected to bring a practical and informed perspective to the Commission, potentially leading to more effective strategies and improved resource allocation for unhoused residents.

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