. >> good afternoon, supervisors, my name is catherine berns. when i moved to the area i was really shocked to see how bad the streets were, all the homeless people, all the drugs and crime. i became involved in the mid-market project area committee to see what i can do to get involve to help improve the area. shortly thereafter became involved in the community benefits district because i saw they were doing really great work and i serve on the board. this group has done more to improve this area with all the informational technology firms moving into area and all the totals that service our tourist trade here. we ready need to have this area clean and safe for people to live, work and -- support please. >> thank you. next speaker. this will improve areas that is much needed. the svtsz that they will provide are an integral component and a gud good quality of life for this community. thank you very much. >> thank you, next speaker. >> good afternoon, supervisors, my name is richard lewis perri, i'm a fine artist. my studio is on market and i hav