and i work with clark, mortensen. i work with the major -- some of the people in the community, some of the people that working with -- over with clark, and i think that they're really trying to work with the community. they have impressed me that they want to work with some of the -- some of the contractors, and -- and some of the -- the people that really want to work and have jobs, and i think that's what they impressed me with what they doing, and so i just want to come today to let you know that's -- that's where we stand, and we want to stand with clark and mortensen, and when they standup and they come, and whatever or however their problems are, their problems are our problems, and we will stand with them regardless and however because of what we have witnessed, what they have done for us and the community. thank you. >> thank you, sir. >> ashley rhodes. >> good afternoon, commissioners, again. i also have two hats that i wear, also, as well. i'm a -- a soldier for aau, as well as a penny contractor. i just wan

we now have a partnership with chase, mortensen clark, to train up to another 40 workers. we've got a partnership that was referenced in marias's presentation at glenn eagle's golf course, so we're trying to use this labor shortage as an opportunity to bring more san franciscans into the city. >> so i appreciate that, but i think as a commission, we need to look at good faith versus mandatory, just to make sure that what we're asking is the -- adhered to. there's a lot to that we can still do, and i think looking at formerly incarcerated individuals, giving them an opportunity, is a good thing, and again, give them pride that they're helping build this great city. i appreciate your efforts, mr. arce, and everyone coming here today and sharing your stories, because it is important. that's what makes this worth it, right? that's what makes being up here and seeing all of you worth it because we're changing people's living, and i love that. thank you. >> thank you, commissioner. like i say we're here to work for everybody. we're proud of these out comes. we can always do more

and i work with clark, mortensen. i work with the major -- some of the people in the community, some of the people that working with -- over with cl