. >> hi, my name is tom rapp, i moved in san francisco in 1988 with my band. this is where my roots are, this is where i have made so many great friend ships and had so many good times and this is where i want to continue living. i am living in a rent controlled building for 15 years, my roommate who is a disabled senior has been there 27 years and we are being ellis evicted. we were being offered a win-win situation and we are being harassed and threatened. the ellis act is being abused at the expense of the character of the city. you are the law makers and i can't help thinking there must be something you can do to not only stop future abuse of ellis but to help the people who are currently in the eviction process. thank you. >> thank you, sir. next speaker. >> thank you for having this hearing. my name is