Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
Jane ByrneBut as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.
Jane ByrneWhen 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.
Jane ByrneIn 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