This is the regular meeting of the commission. I would like to welcome the public and the staff. Following the guidelines set forth by local and state officials during the health emergency, the members of the Economies Commission are meeting remotely to ensure safety for everyone including members of the public. Thank you, all, for joining us. Please call the first item. Thank you, mr. Chair. The first order of business is item 1, roll call. Commission members please respond. Commissioner brackett present. Commissioner ransomscott present. Vice chair rosales present. Chair bustos present. The next is item 2, announcements. The next meeting will be november 3, 2020 at 1 00 p. M. Please be advised a member of the public has up to three minutes to make comments unless the Commission Adopts a shorter period on any item. During the Public Comment period, viewers are instructed to dial 14156550001, enter the access code which is 146 413 2620. Youll need to press the pound sign twice to enter
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