my name is patricia mcgovern. we are dedicated to the active and informed participation of all citizens and government. we take stands on issues. our work is made possible by its members and volunteers. for more information, visit our website. for further information about candidates and election issues, visit the web site, www.smartvoter.org. we want to thank our co- sponsors, 87, but this government television, kqed, and cincar daily. we are being screened live and will be broadcast tomorrow evening, october 6, at 8:00 p.m. on it -- public radio. it will be also repeated numerous times on san francisco government television, cable channel 78. tonight you will hear from candidates for mayor. [trsfreads names] they will have a chance to present their views on issues affecting the city and to answer your questions and those of our journalists panel on those issues. each candidate will have one minute to answer each question. to submit questions for the candidates, look for the volunteers that will be handing out in

i am patricia mcgovern. captioned by the national captioning institute --www.ncicap.org-- >> the league of women voters is dedicated to the active and informed participation of all citizens in government. we never support or oppose candidates, but we do take stands on issues the league's work is made possible by its members of volunteers. for more information about the lead and invest it -- election information, please visit our website. for further information about candidates and election issues, visit the web site, www.smartvoter.org. we want to thank our coats on to it for tonight's forum. the junior league of san francisco, the san francisco public library, and san francisco government television. it is my pleasure to introduce lesley kreider, president of the junior league of san francisco. [applause] >> thank you, patricia. i will just take a few minutes. the junior league of san francisco is an organization of women dedicated to improving communities through the effective action and leadership of tra

my name is patricia mcgovern.