Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago. Jane Byrne More Quotes by Jane Byrne More Quotes From Jane Byrne Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline. Jane Byrne decline aggravation chicago The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs. Jane Byrne policy flight persons Politics never takes a holiday in Chicago. Jane Byrne holiday chicago I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive. Jane Byrne chief-executives accepting responsibility In the days and months I spent walking through the various communities of this city, I found that Chicago did not work for everyone, however. Jane Byrne chicago community cities The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems. Jane Byrne government giving people City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference. Jane Byrne employee ability cities For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods. Jane Byrne adequate work-out cities The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in our efforts and supportive of our goals. Jane Byrne government long people I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago. Jane Byrne community cities opportunity We must care. We must all care. And while I am working, while the governments is working, so must the people also work. Jane Byrne care government people Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation. Jane Byrne conventions transportation chicago But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved. Jane Byrne government jobs people Our universities and museums are respected around the country. Jane Byrne education museums country But I am committed to keeping this city a strong and viable center for commerce and industry, for continuing to make it a place of opportunity for its citizens. Jane Byrne strong cities opportunity If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips. Jane Byrne rehabilitation succeed community In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement. Jane Byrne people way ideas The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world. Jane Byrne symphony chicago world As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building. Jane Byrne campaigns mistake thinking I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life. Jane Byrne democrat has-beens
