was time to remake the permitting system, and i was there on the transition team, serving with dave falzon, and i was there as the founding president of the entertainment commission. dave was tough, dave was always honest, but when dave would come down and make a decision, he would listen to all sides. when i had him on the cannabis task force, he provided a unique perspective and view into the department. you are going to be faced with a similar transition, both for cannabis and a.m. alcohol. you need people with history, you need people with integration, you need people that understand the perspective of why we are here, why we have the institutions that we have, and why we have the successes that we have, and it's people that create those successes. good policy, but also really good people. thank you all. >> supervisor safai: thank you so much. next speaker. >> good morning. my name is kathleen daily, and i'm here as a private citizen. wanted to thank you for the opportunity to speak on behalf of my good neighborhood and district three resident, david falzon. my perspective, dave's init

>> yes, i'd like to make a motion approving the mayor's appointment of lieutenant dave falzon to the entertainment commission, striking the rejecting language and moving this to the full board with positive recommendations. >> supervisor safai: can we do that without objections? so moved. please call item number 3. >> motion approving, rejecting the nomination of amanda eaken to the municipal transportation agency board of directors for term ending march 1, 2019. >> supervisor safai: please come forward, address the committee. >> good morning. my name is amanda eaken, i'm mayor breed's nominee to the municipal transportation agency board of directors. it is an honor to speak with each of you this morning. i want to thank you each of you for the work you and your staff do every day to ensure that our city thrives. i have a deep appreciation for all the challenges you face on a daily basis and salute your commitment to public service. in my remarks, i hope to accomplish three objectives. introduce myself and it will you about my background. share why i'm interesting on sharing on the s