we have one vacancy from district six, a result of the resignation of julianne parsons. and we have an applicant to speak and join the committee. >> we should open this to the applicants for the seat. if you can come forward, you will be able to make a brief statement with up to three minutes. i don't know if it is one or more. but we would begin with mr. flanagan. >> my name is joseph flanagan. i am a member of the department of developmental services. advisory committee, representing san francisco. and also, i am a member of the arc of san francisco. my experience is working with those who come out of developmental center and seniors. my interest in the cac is to help support disabled and help them with the problems that they have getting on and off the bus. and other transportation problems the city has. my experience happened at sonoma developmental center in 1963. i was a patient's rights advocate there. and then i formed a group for cac for the arc of san francisco. i feel i have a lot of experience. i would be willing to work with the cac on this committee. thank