My name is Derek Martin and I'm an independent candidate for Mayor of New Orleans. More than five years ago, I moved my family to New Orleans and then braced a call to serve an area filled with promise. I believe then and I still believe today. This is why it's my aspiration to serve you as the next Mayor of New Orleans. My background includes more than 20 years in both the corporate and public sector. As a system engineer and manufacturer manager for the nation's largest automotive manufacturer and general motors. I understand systems and processes as well as corporate leadership. Over the past ten years, I've served as an economic developer creating thousands of jobs, opening an emphasis on small businesses, as well as attracting and retaining corporations such as Boeing, Honeywell, Intel and Amazon. Economic development is my area of expertise and I welcome the opportunity to bring these skills to City Hall. I'm reaching out to you via social media because I don't give many opportunities to participate in the local forms. So I'm hoping that I've said something or peaked your interest and if so, please reach out to me through www.darrickbelieves.com. Simming your questions, simming your thoughts, I would love to be able to come to your neck of the woods and do a meeting route. Until then, my name is Derek Martin and I'm candidate number 43. Thank you.