i'm personally acquainted with desmond morgan, the sponsors of this. i have the highest regard for their integrity and entrepreneurial endeavors. i strongly support the proposed venture in our neighborhood. it is clear that cannabis is and will continue to be a strong market in our community. the proposed bill will bring added business and foot traffic to the area which would benefit neighboring businesses as well. the proposed the proposal by the press includes security by the way of designated staff with benefits to the area as well. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> my name is brian springfield. i have lived in the castro for over 21 years. this is the first time i have come to speak at one of these hearings. i am doing so because i think it is important. i feel like an approval of this application will be of great benefit to the neighborhood. i am on the board of castro merchants. i'm also on the board as vice president of the friends of harvey milk plaza going on three years now, i have been really impressed with the generosity of both desmon