raffaella mandelman, supervisor vallie brown and president president of the board of supervisors, melia cohenhere. [applause] today, we are recognizing this important week by lighting up city hall in the trans- flag colours. blue, white and pink and if you are lucky to get one of these pens, may be asked anthony, i think he has a few extra. as well as raising the transgendered flag, which we just did, outside of the front of city hall. these are symbols that recognize our commitment to protecting the rights of all san franciscans. in these challenging times, i am so proud to be a mayor of a city that celebrates our diversity and our rich history with our trans- community. from our roots as a first city in the country to honor transgendered date, a remembrance to today, where we have the first office of transgender initiative. and a great leader in claire. as i look around, i think about the challenges facing us as a nation and as a safety. i am reminded, constantly, of the resilience of the trans community. we have a federal administration that attacks our most vulnerable communities, time an

i want to ask president of the board of supervisors, melia cohen to say a few words. [cheers and applause] >> what a politician that doesn't want to talk? [laughter] >> good morning, everyone to. today is an exciting day. i don't know what else i could possibly say peered the mayor covered it all. this is just a monumental occasion. i do have one challenge that i want to acknowledge the board members who will be voting on this. is incredibly important and we need to put our political differences aside and remember who we are elected to serve. that needs to be at the forefront of our hearts and mind every single day. this is not a mere proposal. this is not a board of supervisors proposal. this is a proposal for san franciscans. that is all i have to say peered thank you. [cheers and applause] >> thank you president cohen. congratulations on being elected as a member of the board of equalization for the state of california. [cheers and applause] >> next i want to bring up not just a community advocate for housing and affordable housing in general, but also someone who