kevin johnson has withdrawn for consideration, mclowden has already presented, sandy sherman was doubtful whether she would be able to make it today. rose hillson -- is rose -- here she is. >> good afternoon, supervisors, i brought my public comment letters with me. i didn't want to kill trees but then i provided a package to you, at least the things that i got. you may have gotten electronic emails other than what i have. so those are all my letters and emails. i'd like to say that i was originally recommended, i'm trying to reapply here, originally recommended for the community seat on the urban forestry council by supervisor mar to serve out another member's term and subsequently supervisor farrell, my district supervisor, recommended me. i've been the chair of the landmark tree committee since 2012 and i worked on firming up language in the legislation for landmark trees to ensure that the most worthy tree specimen makes it becoming landmark tree. to assist with staff i also created a matrix as an aid for not only the landmark tree committee but the full council and also for the publi