i'm also a former union organizer for cannabis workers for the united food commercial workers union. so i know the people behind this project. i know -- i've been working with many community groups in the mission district for many, many years. and just very pleased to see this project moving forward and looking forward to the opening its doors. i've seen the project with their open houses. it's just going to be great jobs and great revenue for a lot of people. so i just think it's a win/win thing. and i'm very pleased to be here to urge your support. thanks. >> thank you. next speaker, please. >> good afternoon, commissioners. my name is roberto vargas. i'm a public health professional, born and raised in san francisco. i have been a caregiver to many patients needing cannabis as medicine. and i've also been someone who is worked in community around public safety for many, many years with folks who are also here in the room. i would not advocate to open every single dispensary, but i advocate that we do grant equity applicants with the opportunity to enter into this business. we've g