i also volunteered to see stand down in 2012 and veterans wheelchair ragata. i served as [speaker not understood] in san francisco bay, [speaker not understood] in the area serving locally. i have a lot to offer this city. i'm a home grown guy and i think what i bring is a connection to active duty service members and i'm still in service, and i think i can advise the mayor significantly in that regard. thank you. if there are any questions. >> seeing none, thank you very much. >> thank you. >> so, the next person, ernest chuck ayala has withdrawn. so, dwayne kennedy. >> good afternoon, chairman yee and members. my name is dwayne kennedy. i'm an urban planner. i'm a san francisco business owner and a proud military veteran. i'm here today because i believe i have the qualifications and experience necessary to be an effective veteran affairs commissioner. as you know, the commission is tasked to advise the mayor, board of supervisors, and others affecting veterans of the united states armed forces. in addition to my eight years of military service, i spent the