i take this opportunity tothe critical importance of nbc bio labs, prioritizin businesses, and supporting sf hyper local trades contractors collective. in all employment, business and contracting to just this future development and nbc bio labs dedication tos+ supporting sf small businesses within the construction industry is commendable and aligns with our shared values of inclusivity an. thank you. good afternoon, planning commission. my name is mary ludlum. i'm a biotech researcher, entrepreneur founder, sf resident san francisco resident. i've lived and worked in umu districts for over 20 years. i'm a you speak? and i own a women owned small business early stage biotech company that's run out of both the dogpaantch m last ten years. i strongly oppose the proposed legislation, and i would like to briefly highlight three points to assist your delibera. firstly, banning laboratory developments in zones negates a keo developments outside of san francisc ranks number one in the nation for walkability and fou and environmentally friendly access to work, educationalresources in exist in a r

as chief operating officer of nbc bio labs, we provide lab space and suortech startups developing newmedical devices and technologies to help combat climate change and promote sustainability. we strive to be good neighbors as well. our scientists have chosen to commit their life's work to improving health and the environment, so they're intrinsically conscientious citizens of our building. the neighborhoode recently volunteered at a neighborhood sci f the past mon, we've welcomed over 100 visiting students from around the world for tours and talks with our resident scientistd entrepreneurs. our companies are hosting over a dozen interns th s giving many their first taste of what a career in biotechould look like. so i hope this commission will continue to support the i san fd i recommend not approving the legislation. thank you for your consideration and for all that you do a have done for the city. good afternoon commissioners. my name is christy carella and i am theaner for biocom california. biocom is the state's oldest and largest trade association for lifeces, representing over 1