i am judy schwartz, the executive director of lyric. i am pleased to be part of the city budget dialogue from early on. i am pleased with the inclusiveness. i support the proposals for broad investment, as well as specific critical funding. i encourage the board of supervisors to support the cost of doing business. lyric has experienced a 20% reduction in funding every year since 2009. the three% commitment will begin to remedy these devastating reductions. there is a daily reduction in new hires from 60 to 70 people each year to only 20, and no raises for staff. we are pleased to be the provider of networks and advocates. i hope you will consider proposals such as investment of the $250,000 for family violence prevention, as recommended by supervisor avalos. funding for housing. there are only 22 beds specifically for lgbt youth. the closing of the $50,000 funding gap for the family collaborative for our community partners, our family coalition, and the sf lgbt center. the additional $500,000 for the mayor so that youth will not be exc