my name is jacob moody, chairman of the congress of african american organizations. "what to think the mayor, supervisor -- i want to thank the mayor, supervisor chu, and the board of supervisors for a more open process. there are cuts to the mental health services in the mayor's proposed budget. i oppose the proposed cuts as inconsistent with the budget priorities established at the mayor's meetings, particularly preserving programs that meet a basic human need and prioritizing the most vulnerable. treatment is the key to employment, housing, productive lives, and stable families. cutting treatment hurts people. in addition, as the chair of the congress of african american organizations, we are aware that african americans make up only 3.9% of the population in san francisco, but represent 40% to 60% of people in foster care, substance abuse, and the justice system. it is critical that organizations rooted in the african american community maintain funding that keep programs that help the most vulnerable of african americans in this city alive and here. thank you ve