. >> i am speaking as an individual, i am recommending dick grossball. he has been an active community leader. not only has he been involved in many issues, he is currently chair of the north beach citizens. over the past four years, a supervisor elsbernd will confirm that he is respectful of other points of view. he comes to a balanced decision. 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