18 Quotes by John Lyons

What I am very interested in is seeing that individual neighborhood associations all have a greater voice, that they have a more direct input in improving their community,

One of its beauties is it is incredibly flexible. We're going to have people in the system who will use it twice a year, and we're going to have people who are going to use it five days a week. ... It really opens it up to the once-in-a-while trip. And that reduces a lot of miles.

I believe the money that is spent by the city ... in the long run will come back to the taxing entities as our property values go up,

From the committee's standpoint, we are excited about going to Seattle. The Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is first rate and world class, and we were unanimous about our decision. It has been a long time since we have been to the West Coast.

I think they were already frustrated. The money was a factor (before), but now it's a much bigger factor. Now it's really hitting them in the pocketbook.

I went into Alta Loma where they didn't support it and got people to sign the petition.

We're all worried. We don't want another year like last year.

Timing is everything. We can go back to it next year once we get past what?s going to be a brutal budget fight.

We do get that high-velocity dust in the area, but I'm pleased with the job the city is doing. They are making progress but, of course, it appears it is going to take in excess of a year for them to complete their work.