[reading speaker list] >> i am going to read a letter by rabbi martin weiner. it is an honor to recommend carol kingsley to the police commission. carol and zack have been members of our congregation nearly two decades. as rabbi emeritus of the synagogue, i have been privileged to develop friendship for carol and deep respect for her leadership abilities. carol has the skills and experience to be an excellent commissioner, and brings experience in oversight in that her husband was murdered at gunpoint in the 101 california incident. carol knows firsthand the tremendous impact of gun violence. her commitment to reducing violence is apparent in her advocacy work for several years and in the legal community against violence for the last 16-plus years. commissioners are required to make decisions that involve complex matters and difficult issues. carol brings more than 27 years of experience practicing law and resolving conflict. she is prepared to