17 Quotes by Shirley Franklin

This is the celebration of a few brave and courageous souls, men and women, whose personal sacrifice and commitment to justice was free of malice, greed and self-promotion.

Atlanta reaches out its arms and heart across the many miles to tell these individuals and families that have been affected that we are here to help and assist in any way that we can,

I like Chicago and Mayor Daley, ... But I love Atlanta. And, in this case, we are the big fish.

In the second term of my administration, we will continue to focus on maintaining fiscal discipline; continue an open and hones government; efficiently repair our infrastructure, streets, and sidewalks; continue to cut crime and enhance public safety; and improve our parks and cultural life,

When you are an executive, my friends, that is not leadership.

That's what I love about being mayor. Even if the problem is getting the cat out of the tree - from that to the biggest problem, you're in charge. No ambiguity. Leaders lead.

I'm five-foot-something, sixty years old; I'm not much of a physical threat to anybody.

We should try to achieve things for ourselves and not rely on former or past family glories with which we have no connection but the arbitrary nature of our birth.