i also have with me, just by way of -- in case you have more detailed operational questions, mat ludwig's our district leader. he's responsible for actually running the stores. i handle our real estate, so my operational knowledge kind of goes only so deep. so if you have more in-depth questions, certainly, matt can come up and answers. that's all i have. so if you have any other questions, i appreciate your time today. >> chair mandelman: thank you. i don't see any questions from my colleagues. okay. great. well, then, we do have public comment on this item. i have some cards here. michael, steven, aaron, dan, and kevin, and if folks could lineup line up on the -- your right. if there are other folks that want to speak, just lineup. it's great if you could fill out a card and give it to the clerk so we can keep track of folks, although you're not required to do that. speakers will have two minutes. please state your first and last names clearly and leave a card. those who submit documents, they will be left with the clerk. no applause or booing is permitted after statements. with that,