i have little use for cinicism. healthy good government and resist. another thing to know about me. i am a three time drug rehab graduate. although i spent most adult life in recovery. i had set backs. that is why i feel personally invested in reversing the crisis in drug overdose deaths in san francisco since to 20. -- 2020. it is largely why i asked mayor breed to consider me for this appointment. i know i am luckier snap most others. i had blessings of good health insurance, access to rehab, too many don't have. i have been blessed with friends and family members, sponsors, employers and colleagues. many are here today. who refused to give up on me in my "darkest hours." when i doubted if i had another recovery in me. i understand from lived experience the seemingly unconquerable challenges for those grappling with addiction and alcoholism in my district and elsewhere. more than anything else as i stand here today i believe in the full promise of recovery. [applause]. i believe in local government having an essential role in helping fulfill that promise. i want every san francisc