my name is greg ledbetter. before i start the day, i would like to express to you guys the idea that i stand for the patients that are not able to stand to talk to you today. we have a crisis in our community right now. it seems the federal government has chosen to take dispensaries that are serving sick and dying patient and close them down without regard to the human life and the quality of life that these patients are trying to achieve. at this present moment, we do have allies sitting in the board of supervisors. but at the present moment, you guys have chosen to be silent. please take a stand. let the federal government know that the city and county of san francisco stands behind their medical cannabis patience and are willing to put in place laws that will govern our community. we are a public entity that you guys are supposed to help. i ask you urgently, speak out before it is too late. thank you. >> good afternoon, members of the board. i am here representing the green cross. i am here to ask will the r