41 Quotes by Jane Byrne

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

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.

In 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.

Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.

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

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.

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.

Be assured that I did not become the Mayor of Chicago to preside over its decline.

The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.