we have kim schoen and larry saxxon. >> my name is kim schoen, i've been a nurse practitioner for over 30 years, a master's in psych nursing and a master in primary care nursing. i have been working with older adults as director of central city older adults for over 10 years. i provide direct care and see firsthand the mental health substance abuse and housing issues faced by lgbt seniors. we provide home visits and i see firsthand isolation. i would like to bring my understanding to help the physical needs of the lgbt community. i am very concerned for clients who have cognitive issues as well and i would also -- i'm a very practical person. and i would like to advocate that the recommendations that come out of the task force be practical and take advantage of the strengths of the city. thank you for your consideration. >> chair kim: thank you, ms. schoen. we have larry saxxon and lawrence michael costa. >> good afternoon, madam chair, members of the rules committee. i'd like to come at this particular process from a heart felt perspective. i'm not representing any organization. i am