“Our great city is driven by a vision, a vision in which the contributions of every member of society irrespective of race, age, disability, gender or sexual orientation is respected.” — Mayor George Hartwell of Grand Rapids, MI
“We know our collective future depends on our ability to have a planet— and a city — that can sustain life with clean air, clean water, nourishing food, and stable weather patterns.” — Mayor Betsy Hodges of Minneapolis, MN
“In today’s globalized and high-tech world, innovation will decide the winners and losers in many different fields and industries.” — Mayor Jim Ardis of Peoria, IL
“Creating opportunities to attain pathways to the middle class means that we have to invest more in affordable housing.” — Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington, DC
“Nothing will define a city more than the quality of the school system that services that community.” — Mayor William Healey of Canton, OH
“Making our community a safer place to live cannot be accomplished by police alone.” — Mayor Denis Law of Renton, WA
“If we want a city that treats people fairly, we have to make sure there are opportunities for everyone to get around.” — Mayor Ralph Becker of Salt Lake City, UT
