Jane Byrne Cities Quotations

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.

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.

For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.

Chicago’s neighborhoods have always been the city’s greatest strength.

When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

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.

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.

City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.