The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.

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.

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

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.

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.

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