I would love to sub in Ariana, but that won't be for a while.
First of all, thank you, Mr. Chair.
Welcome, Commissioner. Thank you for joining us today. Thank you for the work you're doing, despite the challenges you've been facing over the last year. Welcome to the job.
I understand this commission has been around since 2007. You're asking for an immediate cash infusion of about $1.4 million. Then you're effectively asking to double the annual budget, with a $7.6 million increase until 2029, followed by a permanent $7.2 million.
Can you explain how that will help you from an FTE point of view and, naturally, a case point of view?