mr. stafford. is mr. stafford here? okay. mrs. stafford is not present, so we will go to mr. cohen, who has already presented, we will have the opportunity to speak again. >> morning board members good to see you again. i was here i guess a few weeks ago. i will sort of hit high notes. i again want to emphasize as an existing member of the committee, i'm now actually the second longest standing member of the committee, of both the board and mayor of appointees, i feel i bring a lot of value, and seek your support in another reappointment, let me tell you about my background i have been in san francisco for 22 years, i have been professionally active in community development work for 15 years, i got a graduate from san francisco state university, since i entered the working world both as a volunteer, and professional work i have been in this development line activity, that experience working in many different neighborhoods, in my capacity in community based planning that is the breadth of knowledge, i bring to this committee, it's very valuable i have been an active member, in