. >> we welcome our new commissioner john travisnia. we are very pleased to have him on our panel. you for joining us. >> thank you, president swig for those 15 comments and i want to say how impressed i am with all of those who have been involved with my arrival here including the mayor and president >> including the board of supervisors and i have been very impressed with everyone i have seen thus far. i have seen many issues in public law and policy. i do know the people who are here in the audience, the people who are watching, those who have before the commission and before the board, is very important to them and i respect their importance whether it's their livelihood or their home or their neighborhood. i hope i can fulfill the shoes of ms. lazarus. >> i look forward to working with you. >> any commissioner comments? >> i welcome you. >> i guess i was remiss to say good-bye to ms. lapis lazuli # -- lazarus >> she is a great example of great public service. i don't know how many commissions she has served on and under mayor she was working since then and she has been giving