. >> cynthia cruz -- [ reading speakers' names ] >> good morning, commissioners, reverend arnold townsend. here today vice president san francisco naacp and also president of the economic opportunity council, poverty agency serving youth along with other poor people in this city. let me say a couple of things real briefly. just want to remind you that having been involved in housing and youth activities for the last 50 years what i have realized that we live in an amazing time in history in san francisco because we live in the first period where the wealthy covet the homes and neighborhoods of the poor. we have always -- we have always coveted their home and neighborhoods and i remember when we used to get visitors from out of town. my folks would up from l.a. and take the pacific heights seacliffs and see the beautiful home, but when people who have money want what you have, you are in trouble. that is what we have seen and if you don't believe me, look at old photos and drive through the filmore today. 50 years ago, this is what i want you all, and especially you young folks to be aware