. >> my name is gwynn mcallen. i support local higher because it will reduce workers traveling long distance. 35% of san franciscans commute by public transit, prepared to 9% in some bay area counties. vehicle miles traveled decrease with the resulting benefit for air quality, congestion, and public health. we need to eat local, shop local, and higher local. [applause] >> good afternoon, supervisors. my name is jason. i have been part of the stakeholder process that informed this ordinance you are considering. in listening to my colleagues, labor, contractors, the city, and the community, i offer my perspective as a homeowner, a member in the community, my training as an economist, my experience in community development over the past decade. i am currently employed with a venture philanthropy organization creating low-income jobs for individuals with barriers to work. i want to urge your support for the san francisco local hiring policy for construction. my first point is that the economic analysis of this ordinanc