I'll continue to work to ensure that safety and I am honored to have earned the endorsement of the men and women who provide public safety in our city.

I support public and private partnerships whenever appropriate in order to achieve our goal of a prosperous and vibrant downtown.

I do not believe that defending traditional marriage between one man and one woman excludes anybody or usurps anybody's civil rights and denies anybody their civil rights.

We need innovation in education and dedication to the task before us.

All of the factors that make up a quality city - safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. - emanate from a strong educational premise.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

Leadership demands that we make tough choices.