next up, tanya smith, laura hornberger and paul solis. supervisor elsbernd: supervisor avalos avalos: for those that do speak, i would ask that you clear the room for those that would like to speak. thank you. >> i am with the symphysis the women's political committee, an organization i am very proud to say supports this measure and ordnance 100 percent. at the young woman who has been in the position to counsel my friends who have gone through this serious process, i have to say, no woman makes the decisions to end a pregnancy lightly, and it is not something that anyone takes lightly in this case. any delay in obtaining services can cost money, resources, and time that she simply does not have. and they seek to effectively take away a woman's choice completely by taking a part-time and by giving her false information. i am fully in support of in the ordinance that makes them tell the truth to all women, especially young womwomen who do not have any of their place to go. thank you for putting this forward. i think this is tremendously im

. >> tanya smith. >> good morning, supervisors. i have the pleasure of meeting women who come to a first resort for counseling and medical care. it is my imperative to make sure they feel respected, met with compassion, and are given information to help them make a fully-informed decision regarding their pregnancy. our clients are asked what their objections are and concerns are. and it is our every effort to make sure we provide the resources and referrals that will support them in their decision-making process. that might include making decisions regarding housing, decisions for domestic violence, even taking people who have experienced sexual trauma to the trauma center. it also includes other referrals, including those to mental health, and most importantly, to help them receive that medical insurance. in doing so, we are also inclined to invite a client's partner, a boyfriend, or has been into the counseling session if we think that will help is closed -- facilitate communications between the client and partner. we believe we