Feb. 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 Dear Securities and Exchange Commission, I am writing to express my strong support for Rule 34-96496, which proposes amendments to the rules governing proxy solicitation in order to enhance the accuracy and transparency of information provided to shareholders. As a member of the investing community, I believe it is crucial to have access to reliable and comprehensive information in order to make informed investment decisions. The proposed amendments would require proxy advisory firms to disclose conflicts of interest and make it easier for shareholders to understand the basis for their recommendations. This would improve the integrity of the proxy voting process and provide greater accountability to shareholders. Additionally, the proposal would require companies to disclose certain information about their relationships with proxy advisory firms. This would help shareholders to better understand the influence that these firms may have on the voting outcomes and make more informed decisions about their investments. Overall, I believe that the proposed amendments to Rule 34-96496 would help to improve the transparency and accuracy of information provided to shareholders, which is critical for the proper functioning of the capital markets. Therefore, I strongly urge the SEC to adopt this rule. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Garrett Godfrey