i want to start off by thanking brian larkin who has served as a district representative on the t.a.c. for a solid decade. my office relies heavily on the questions and insights that the t.a.c. brings on issues related to my neighbourhood and city wide transportation policies. i'm excited to appoint david klein on a citizens advisory committee. he has served on the commission of the our children, our family initiative in oakland and is committed to service at our community. he brings experience in engaging with communities to the policymaking process which is accent -- essential. he is a resident raising a family and brings a lens of a transit writer and passion for transportation through his work. i am confident he will be a strong representative. thank you. >> thank you. is that a motion to assign mr klein to the seat representing district one? >> yes, chair. >> that is a motion made by commissioner fewer. as to the chc seat to, the floor is yours. >> thank you. i want to say a few words. robert, in his presentation spoke a lot about some of the things i was going to say. he took so