. >> so, the next person, ernest chuck ayala has withdrawn. so, dwayne kennedy. >> good afternoon, chairman yee and members. my name is dwayne kennedy. i'm an urban planner. i'm a san francisco business owner and a proud military veteran. i'm here today because i believe i have the qualifications and experience necessary to be an effective veteran affairs commissioner. as you know, the commission is tasked to advise the mayor, board of supervisors, and others affecting veterans of the united states armed forces. in addition to my eight years of military service, i spent the past 25 years focused on urban planning issues related to housing, transportation, economic development throughout the united states and the san francisco bay area. today in san francisco veterans and their families are facing increased challenges in our competitive housing market. as a commissioner i would like to work with the existing commission members to evaluate and advise decision-makers on legislation that will reduce the number of homeless veterans, increase the ho