so, i want to first call up amanda newkirk, and then annmarie fortier. are either of those'ly kansas here today? if you are not here, i will call the next -- okay. * applicants. thank you. and the form of the rules committee, if you could speak a little bit about your background as it relates to the seat that you are applying for. and if you could go over briefly some of the priorities or projects that you'd like to pursue as a member of the commission of animal control and welfare. >>> thank you. thank you for being here. >>> thank you. my name is annmarie. i've been a resident of san francisco since 1995 in district 2. i am a mother to two preschoolers in addition to the proud guardian of two dogs. i have been a dog owner in san francisco about since i arrived here in 1995. it is thanks to my dogs that i come to know and love this city and its park and come to know my neighbors in my neighborhood all the better. i have experienced in many volunteer positions, including volunteering with the san francisco public schools and also with the humane society.