(calling names) male how are you doing i'm selena i'm the recent appointed executive director at horizons unlimited and here to support tracey i know you've heard a lot of things today so i feel that is kind of short bottom line tracey is the person for the committee above and beyond tracey is the biggest advocate for youth and families as a youth worker i'll not date myself tracey planted the seeds and gave me the foundation i needed as a community worker i think that would be a huge

disservice not to fully fully consider her for this appointment bottom line she has a tough skin and tough soul and soft hereto i'm sure you're aware of her experience is well beyond what is required for this position i think she'll bring that added love that i know this oversight committee needs she understands the needs of the community and the youth and the families and she's a critical leader in our community on many front and really important that she brings the voice we feel this committee needs i strongly support her position. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> hello good afternoon. my name is a gloria the youth serviced director and here on behalf of the roads to map in

support of tracey board's executive director for appointment the road map to peace is an initiative with the overly health and safety for the latino youth made up of many committees various organizations we're here in support of tracey brown and as she so 4r0r7b89 spoke in her years of experience not her life only but professional experience makes her a perfect candidate and in the admission drift for latino youth a long list of accomplishments she's an convalescent candidate worked also not only doing direct services working directly with

young people but working on changing the policy change and on a larger scale collaborations so she co-founded the peace initiative that was part of centers and co-created many different networks of services to bring service providers 0 together to work better for young people i personally worked with her over 20 years incredible critical thinker and an advocate thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> >> good morning my name is chris the service connecter i'm here on behalf of tracey brown i support tracey one hundred percent not only because of the work she does from 9 to 5 but

the work she brings to the table when not at work a strategic collaborate our and understands the city very well. he believe she's a third generation san franciscan important we have an sf resident on this committee she brings a difference background in regards to local businesses community, education, and as well as public policy in the local government setting and one hedge fund percent support her on this committee they have been amazing candidates but i've witnessed her in how she had he approaches the work like i said not at to 5 only through the work it's here way of life so - thank you.

>> thank you. next speaker, please. >> i'm speaking on behalf of ron a 20 years resident of san francisco and public servant for 20 years thank you for the nonprofit displacement fund i work with colleagues through the jointly monitoring program and i've worked with tara for over 5 years as the first listener radio station tara makes sure 33 folks have a platform and an understanding the global issues she h how they effect us with an asian and latino prospective she's the glue to our communications with k p f a management and our team and it's a pleasure having her twins come to our collective

mergers it only recently i've learned about the amazing work she's signed stories of the youth development program she exercised here values and equality and access and engaged the access to communication and deepened program services and especially in silicon valley it's been a pleasure to work with tara with the nonprofit and client prospective she brings combined with her passion with youth terrorism i hope 9 children and advisory committee have a chance to work with her as well. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> i'm here to support segal i have to say she's a role model and the founder of a wonderful

organization which is primary voices that inspires us to advocate for children i'm one of them and i really see her as a role model and i remember one time she was given a speech she said she voted for president kennedy and been voel e voting ever since i tried to participate in every election i can so i think should say a very knowledgeable about the childcare bill and truly going to represent the immigrant and the primer voice thank you. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> before the next speech speaks i'll read more cards

(calling names). >> good afternoon, supervisors and members of the rules committee will the director of the san francisco youth commission first, i wanted to share that the commissioners passed a motion to recommend for an possibility to seat 7 which they adapted at their june 1st meeting he have a copy for your reference i wanted to confirm that the youth commissioners recommended carman and other applicant to mayor ed lee for appointment to the two seats for one and two i think me as application speaks for itself but for the youth commission i met me a when i was with the lgbtq youth before my time at

the youth commission and me a addresses the youth underserved population she was only 18-year-old and beginning they are advocacy work in san francisco as those qualities are now i'm incredibly grateful for the continued dedication and happy to have worked with her youth commissioners wanted to thank the members of the board for providing for the establishment of the 3 youth seats on the oversight committee it is our hope there be will a strong leadership but want to shift gears those as my experience as a staff person offer mailing my highest recommendations for seat 11 i've submitted a letter with the past collaboration but he finished a

powerful term as the vice chair youth justice city he's stated in touch as a young person will work to keep the voice in prospective of young people at the center of the culture of the oversight and advisory committee i'd like to support his application. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon, supervisors and i'm with the children's services before me have are the children i'm here to read a letter dear supervisors i'm honored to recommend ms. alison to participate in the oversight

committee with the children's serviced when my daughter was accepted into a center i participated and served as the head start policy council i've known alison for the past 3 years she actively participated in discusses and answered parents questions and listened to the views and wishes to improve the child services i was able to use her leadership to solve the issues related to childcare for example one the greatest concerns the cut off dates from preschooler would preventive them from getting services many children may not be able to receive the services if their third birthday was after september 1st alison lead

the discussion and for childcare services to remain uninterrupted for families not only a executive director but a mother of two young children and worked hard serving low income families and children and knows how important a child's education is for low income families i can share my own journey i have two children my family gun pointed to the united states in 2008, ass after i was able to get the services the agency helped me through the difficult process that new immigrants go through while educating me and providing me resources four employment now the childcare services are able to reach new immigrants and low income families the development is important and arrogant be ignored we need to trust someone so did voids are heard this is

alison at this time i want to say sincerely i recommend alison to be part of the citizens oversight committee to represent the population thank you for your careful consideration. >> you went a little bit over your time american people explanation because you came with a group of people that was my reason for letting you do that thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon, supervisors i'm kimberly jones i'm from the children's services here to represent the appointment or support the appointment of anwar we go back a long ways worked together in different head start organizations i want to say why she'll be a great radiation in addition to being a parent has

shown great leadership skills with parents to advance in the best interests of everyone she's excellent being able to study policies and recommend policy shape policy and she has a ability to collaborative with other members of the committee in a consensus oriented way in addition to her experience as a parent and the needs of children i think she's a great member of a committee she makes people want to rally around and found out who's in the best interests a wide range of varying interests so that kind of spirit that ability to create a win-win consensus on the committee will be very valuable on any type of advisory committee she's an immigrant a woman of color that's struggled to create a

life for herself understands what the children and families go throw in trying to create not only in existence in san francisco but truly thrive she's going through evolutions and has shown great promise in developing into a wonderful citizen here in san francisco and she's never forgotten where she's come brown there from those qualities not only being a mother of children but being able to work on a committee in a way that gets things done is a tremendous asset for this committee so i truly support her and hope you'll consider her appointment thank you. >> thank you very much. >> no, just go in line thank you. >> impaneling supervisors my name is cheryl i've worked in

child development at children's services and here this afternoon to ask your consideration for alison permanently i've worked with alison over 15 years she's the one qualified but i wanted to speak to what are the personal skills and experiences that make her a viable candidate for this position and that is she comes not only with the academic knowledge but a personal knowledge of a parent of a child of special needs as well as strategic living how to with work a variety of community represented throughout san francisco if you look at those who are here we're a rainbow coalition and we're here because she walks the talk not a theoretical pursuit but to insure those of the lease amount are recommended forthright in an

quibble manner i ask you strongly consider her advocacy personal as well as professional thank you. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker please. >> good afternoon supervisors. thank you my name is isabel the immigration manager first of all, i want to applaud both alison and others for stepping up trying to serve the city of san francisco in my interaction first of all for alison i'm very impressed with the way she works and as a parent she's a parent that is impacting our work and improving our service the family i strongly belief she'll be a good asset for the committee and hope you'll take our advise hoping not impacting

her eligibility i want to speak for others i am impressed with her leadership and presented a lot of our committee and work has been helping us to really providing a better impact of the services to the families i strongly believe she'll be a good asset to the committee as well thank you. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon my name is a ann i'm here to speak only above of a candidate i'm a fourth generation a teacher in school district for 15 years and a past and present resident of many neighborhoods and supporter of ann as a teacher in a hard to staff school i've served on many committees and attended countless meetings how to meet

the needs of needy people rob has one of the best qualities he'll bring us good snacks and listen to you and your work and the people you serve he'll tlulg something funny rob makes you want to go to a meeting i want to point out it's my summer vacation i'm here to support rob being on the oversight commissioner lee will be more fun we'll have to work with and make decisions we in that joy spend time with rob is not that guy he'll challenge you to look at compassion and will listen to others around helping the families and youngest families

of san francisco and he'll bring snacks. >> maybe he brought some today (laughter) and again supervisors commissioner avalos. >> talking about position worldly position of the original position first of all, therefore we're all professionals in tsa also a member be it a free ring of ocean and destiny and position having position somewhere limits 34 although one position one internal job position and people's freedom of expression in terms of political position religion, true education and mission for life

okay supervisor. >> because there is a position free every morning i go to embarcadero from embarcadero everywhere montgomery and chinatown see the responsibility of destiny of admission work you know there's more effective i might say effective. >> >> thank you. next speaker please. >> hi good afternoon. i'm here to offer my support for roby feel a deep responsibility as a high school student back in the day i worked on the first children's amendment for the

last 20 years i see the benefits to san francisco now the responsibility for dcwf is expended to projectileal age youth we need work on their on behalf of rob is a smart and compassionate person that works only transitional task force in his role for the two year task force rob demonstrated an understanding the need and strength of k in san francisco and understand the barriers facing to education and what makes a difference in young people to adulthood i remember him talking about the meaningful relationships to young people and meeting people on their

location and promoted the importance of competent services calling attendance to the growing number of ages of youth of color and rob's experience will benefit the committee i'm not here in my current capacity but as a staff member i look forward to work with rob and i think rob will add a powerful voice. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> hi good afternoon. i'm sheryl adams executive director at the youth services and also the co-chair of the k d network i'm here in support of rob we worked together on the task force and now this group as well as collaborate as providers to homeless youth in san francisco rob is an amazingly effective participant in any group or

meeting he attends or facilitates he's the thoughtful with an amazing ability to take in conflict information and look at it places what i there what can a path forward and always, always committed to the transition forces youth he's very able to think through challenging situations to hold people accountability for what they promised what they said they did in a respectful way and manner that helps processes to move forward and ultimately improve the services for children and families in san francisco i couldn't recommend him more highly for this port commission position i don't think he always brings snacks but he's funny a a great

collaborate our and dedicated to changes in san francisco. >> thank you. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> before you go i'm going to read a few more cards (calling names). >> sorry if i get our name wrong. >> you just called my name i'm kevin one the managing partners in san francisco wore a full service present company that hires at risk adults and offers a second chance i've collaborated with rob on many levels a member of the board of directors at the crossroads and now my company supports his work with homeless youth in san francisco more importantly and why i'm

here because of my personal relationship with roby was one of the homeless 18 years ago but i'm here to speak on the fact he's clear in asking asking homeless youth what they need he bring a voice that are literally living on the streets trying to transition into adulthood i know working with rob not only is he a great advocate for those individuals but listens to others input serving on the advisory committee for the crossroads we sat in meeting once a month i don't love meetings i can sit and listen to rob and their care for san francisco homeless youth literally for hours i feel like he'll be a perfect match he sat

on the board before and has the experience po to work with others i want to put in a good word for him. >> thank you very much>> thank you. next speaker, please. >> 5:00 hello, i'm a businessman here in san francisco and about 15 or 16 years ago we discovered rob's organization and i've learned about rob's work and his knowledge will be incredibly valuable for the committee and rob does know exactly as exactly what homeless youth with looking for the services they need organizations that could help them directly which they're more opt to go to this steering knowledge is incredible team and ooendz of what happens on the streets of san francisco an amazing asset for the committee

and for its search as to what best to do with the money you have to spend rob's organizations has come from a budget of the few thousand dollars a year to a budget that passed i'm on the board by the way of over one million dollars nature dollars on the youth of the homeless youth on the streets of san francisco we have 5 staff members that are on the streets of the city under robs direction connecting and helping them one by one find a way to improve in their lives and possible find a way of surviving so the knowledge rob will give you will be valuable very much. >> thank you very much. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon, supervisors my name is jose i'm the associate director of the km d

network and the chairman of the coalition we've submitted our letters of support for candidates we vetted and make sure to try to get people condominium to children youth and families he want to give them the physical copies are there i have the challenge of trying to speak for a few people are on the list i've worked closely with first tracey brown as i won't speak to her qualifications but she comes e comes interest a place of love and dedicated her services to the as a provider advocate and really has all the skills and passion that is necessary to drive the work forward in an authentic way and paul rodriguez

another person that is a firm san francisco youngest adult then done a lot of great work in his short career and invested in education and someone invested in bringing a strong component to this committee and rob has been an amazing critical thinker dedicated to the lives of young people i know will be a strong candidate on this committee he truly understands what the needs of the vulnerable young people a die-hard advocate for them and i know will bring that to the table and lastly me a i submitted a letter of recommendation brings personal experience with the challenges that and brings professional experiences and has