[applause] >> and i'm now going to introduce karina mora. [speaking spanish] [applause] >> okay. i have called the tenderloin my home for the last ten years, since i left yucatan, mexico. i am the mother of a six-year-old daughter, raquel, who brings joy to my life. la voz is primarily a resource center but focuses on the economic and social development of our community. for this reason, i listened to the proposal of caleb and his team, and i'm happy to be part of the team in the tenderloin to make it a reality. on several occasions i have expressed my desire to make a radical change of this portion of market street. it's time for hyde street 101 to be known for its delicious and affordable food and not for the sale of drugs. i want to give you a welcome to la cocina. [applause] >> karen taylor from central city collaboratives. >> hello, everyone. my name's karen. i'm very happy to be here. i have been a resident of the tenderloin neighborhood since 2005. this neighborhood is underserved. there are 11 stores within a three block radius of where i live where you can purchase cigar