okamoto thank you alan for your leadership as well. and i will just say for a moment my wife went with then mayor newsom on a trip to oaxca on the sister city trip and had an incredible time and we're going to have to do that again as promised. >> i did not get to go on that trip so i look forward to it. japantown, one of the oldest and most significant japanese neighborhoods in the u.s., is a vibrant cultural hub that celebrates japanese traditions. the japan center peace pagoda and kabuki theater are just a few of the landmarks that highlight japan's lasting influence in our in our city. and as i know we are working to make it even better. events like the northern california cherry blossom festival and tuna butter. so did i say that right? okay. that festival brings thousands to celebrate japanese culture while businesses both small and large contribute to our economy. the japanese-american community continues to thrive in sectors such as technology, retail, hospitality and the arts organizations like the japanese cultural and commun

emts, family ola mama okamoto or more. friends and community members. good morning. it is truly an honor to stand before you today as i take the oath of office as chief of the san francisco fire department. i'm humbled by the trust placed in me to lead this incredible department and do not take this responsibility lightly. much focus has been placed on the loss of life and property in the recent tragicires in los angeles. today i would like to focus on the incredible preservation of life and property that took place. the bravery and commitment demonstrate aided by the members of the los angeles fire department produced one of the most valiant firefighting and rescue operations in the history of our country. we are fortunate to be graced with the presence of five active and retired members of the lapd who with their colleagues responded to these fires and risked their lives to protect our city. please welcome my dear friends captain frank lima. firefighter john levy. retired captain chr hart. refighter billy barrera. captain john jacobson. we are honored by your atten

emts, family ola mama okamoto or more. friends and community members. good morning. it is truly an honor to stand before you today as i take the oath of office as chief of the san francisco fire department. i'm humbled by the trust placed in me to lead this incredible department and do not take this responsibility lightly. much focus has been placed on the loss of life and property in the recent tragic fires in los angeles. today i would like to focus on the incredible preservation of life and property that took place. the bravery and commitment demonstrate aided by the members of the los angeles fire department produced one of the most valiant firefighting and rescue operations in the history of our country. we are fortunate to be graced with the presence of five active and retired members of the lapd who with their colleagues responded to these fires and risked their lives to protect our city. please welcome my dear friends captain frank lima. firefighter john levy. retired captain chris hart. firefighter billy barrera. captain john jacobson. we are honored by your

emts, family ola mama okamoto or more. friends and community members. good morning. it is truly an honor to stand before you today as i take the oath of office as chief of the san francisco fire department. i'm humbled by the trust placed in me to lead this incredible department and do not take this responsibility lightly. much focus has been placed on the loss of life and property in the recent tragic fires in los angeles. today i would like to focus on the incredible preservation of life and property that took place. the bravery and commitment demonstrate aided by the members of the los angeles fire department produced one of the most valiant firefighting and rescue operations in the history of our country. we are fortunate to be graced with the presence of five active and retired members of the lapd who with their colleagues responded to these fires and risked their lives to protect our city. please welcome my dear friends captain frank lima. firefighter john levy. retired captain chris hart. firefighter billy barrera. captain john jacobson. we are honored by your

emts, family ola mama okamoto or more. friends and community members. good morning.ly an honor to stand before you today as i take the oath of office as chief of the san francisco fire department. i'm humbled by the trust placed in me to lead this incredible department and do not take this responsibility lightly. much focus has been placed on the loss of life and property in the recent tragic fires in los angeles. today i would like to focus on the incredible preservation of life and property that took place. the bravery and commitment demonstrate aided by the members of the los angeles fire department produced one of the most valiant firefighting and rescue operations in the history of our country. we are fortunate to be graced with the presence of five active and retired members of the lapd who with their colleagues responded to these fires and risked their lives to protect our city. please welcome my dear friends captain frank lima. firefighter john levy. retired captain chris hart. firefighter billy barrera. captain john jacobson. we are honored by your attendanc

emts, family ola mama okamoto or more. friends and community members. good morning.it is truly an honor to stand before you today as i take the oath of office as chief of the san francisco fire department. i'm humbled by the trust placed in me to lead this incredible department and do not take this responsibility lightly. much focus has been placed on the loss of life and property in the recent tragic fires in los angeles. today i would like to focus on the incredible preservation of life and property that took place. the bravery and commitment demonstrate aided by the members of the los angeles fire department produced one of the most valiant firefighting and rescue operations in the history of our country. we are fortunate to be graced with the presence of five active and retired members of the lapd who with their colleagues responded to these fires and risked their lives to protect our city. please welcome my dear friends captain frank lima. firefighter john levy. retired captain chris hart. firefighter billy barrera. captain john jacobson. we are honored by your