There has been much talk referencing what I consider conceptual reports like the Landscape of Choice and documents created as a result of the Great Valley Center.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.

Leadership requires the courage to make decisions that will benefit the next generation.

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

We can no longer let the threat of an early frost send a chill of fear throughout a large portion of our workforce. Diversification is the only answer.

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

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

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

While it is true that we must seek value added industries like food processing plants and call center operations, we must do what is necessary to expand and develop our economic profile.

High tech companies that focus on research, development and production will learn that they can be the perfect complement to our world-renowned agriculture heritage.

It cannot take decades to resurrect, we must act immediately with purpose and enthusiasm to rebuild.

To conquer the dangers of giving up, do what your passion moves you to do.

If you let it, pain makes more space for love within you. And the love we carry inside makes us strong when nothing else can

let my heart always belike it is...this very momentready to explode...with lovea violent rainstorm...with no streamno ocean vast enoughto flow into.

Most people with new ideas are ridiculed … until they succeed!

He that has many friends, has no friends.

Most of my pictures are really small statements. There's a banality to them.

No artist knows everything... but since every artist knows more than he can tell, all art is lying by omission.

I think Republicans really need to be disciplined, to stay focused on sustained economic growth.

We take care of the future best by taking care of the present now.

I am not really breaking any rules. Charlie said I could never take another step through the door again... I came in through the window... Still, the intent was clear," said Edward.