>> a motion approving or rejecting the mayor's approval of ann blumlein lazarus. >> would you like to make a brief statement? >> i would like to think that i'm a little wiser and a little more seasoned than i was when i came before this committee two years ago, but i promise not to be any less in my role. i can continue to do my homework to read the material thoroughly, to listen to the sides during presentations and try to make an informed and objective a decision as i can in each individual case. with that, i'm happy to answer any questions. >> any questions? supervisor -- >> sure, i know that i spoke with you a little bit prior to this, but wanted to get your thoughts on what are some of the issues you may want to work on if reappointed to this body and some of the challenges you've experienced given your previous time on it already. >> i think some of the challenges are ones that we really can't address, but they're when they involve decisions around the livelihood of individuals when you are taking away something that allows them to earn a living, but in order to up hold the law,