we would also like to speak on behalf of dick grosboll. it is not quite as close, but it is the same concept. he has that experience. and as the president of the board currently, as well as her expertise, it is something we want to keep. strong support, but also support for dick. >> congratulations, supervisor kim, farrell, and elsbernd from my disctri -- district. the last time i stood here and did this, i was radiant like everybody else. it was the worst performance i have ever seen by a government official well i was in their presence. mike theriault was elected to be the head of the building trades union because he was the most progressive, open-minded person that we could find. i first had a long conversation , and my wife and mike started discussing books. he is extremely well read. they had just read five of the top-10 bucks. -- books. he told you about his liberal credentials. i would say this board should look at mike as an individual that has supported not only immigrants' rights, but he supports poor people. people that need med

i highly recommend kick -- dick grosboll. >> and the executive director of the san francisco labor council. we represent 100,000 workers. there are 15 units that are represented here. i am here on behalf of mike theriault. his knowledge of the industry's are paramount. he will be closing a gap that disturbs a lot of us in organized labor for the first time in decades. there is not a full-time working representative that serves on that very important board. i think this is extremely important that we do have somebody that works full time on that board. thank you very much. >> good afternoon, supervisors. i am here in support of mike theriault. he is well aware of the issues facing the district continues his labor district and knowledge to ensure the building trades workers are well represented. his experience with labor and negotiations will be beneficial to the bridge district. this will help him when contracts come before the district members for approval. i know him to be hard-working, dependable, and dedicated. he is not afraid to work long hours. in the building trades workers would ge