f.x. crowley. the labor movement in this town is 100% in favor of this appointment, and i think he will do an outstanding job. thank you. supervisor campos: thank you. next speaker please. >> i am thrilled to also testify on behalf of f.x. crowley. he is a member of our border directors, understands the importance of the tourism industry to our economy, the number one industry. the port, without question, has deep involvement with tourism, whether it is the america's cup, cruise ship terminals, the exploritorium, i believe mr. crowley will represent us well. supervisor campos: thank you. director moyer? >> i had not planned to speak, but i decided to. when i got a call about f.x. crowley, of course, i celebrated. he is being nominated into what is usually the port's labor seat which was vacated by mike hardeman. if rodney is moved forward, we will have an empty seat, if anyone is interested. i definitely support mr. crowley coming over to our commission. how is that for a plug? especially with the

f.x. crowley bring a lot of background and skills to any commission they serve on. both - 7 siskins, both involve with the community their entire lives. both serving on commissions. -- both san franciscans, both involved with the community their entire lives. these people could have moved on, but they came to the conclusion, in his mind, putting rodney on the planning commission added to the strength of that body, bringing f.x. crowley off of the puc, on to the port commission, where there has always been a strong labor voice. that was important to that commission as we are dealing with the projects we are having in the port. i urge you in both cases to support the nominations. supervisor campos: thank you. mr. decosta. >> supervisors, let the first categorically state, the mayor should understand, in san francisco, we have many as twute candidates. we have too many candidates who follow the mayor for the sake of following the mayor. if we do not send mr. fong to the planning department, we would traumatize it. he is a talented person. even though monique moyer said