i'm johnthanasia goldberg i was appointed in september the of 2011. the first year and a half i sat on the committee was an educational process person briefed on a lot of the projects background and i was really looking forward to going ahead and making a full recommendation at the end of the term. the idea of two year terms is something i endorse, however, i feel there's a need for contingent among c ac members and that our views can be catered out and represented throughout the entire c ac existence. thank you for your time >> thank you, mr. goldberg any other incumbents. if there are any other applicants i did see paul and other applicants please come forward >> morning i'm paul and i'm an applicant for to be a member for the brt citizens advisory committee i've lived in the district for 3 years, however, all of us know we could have more of an improvement and i have long been active in the richmond district. i also have a my educational background in urban studies and city planning. i have an approach of fighting compromises that would benefit all