As mayor in an executive position, I have to dress more like an executive, which has been delightful. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
I know there are those in the community who, rather than have us invest more in policing, even for community policing, instead want us to disinvest in the police department. We need a police department. We are going to have… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
For me, governing starts with people. It doesn't start with bureaucracy. It doesn't start with policy. It starts with people and what people need… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
I am very clear with people that I am willing and able to make tough choices, and I will do that. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
What does it mean to have a mayor who has an organizing background? It means I have allies and partners on whom I can… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
If we're going to make a city everybody can live in for a lifetime, we need to make sure we are building and growing… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
If Donald Trump wants to harm cities and the people who call them home, he'll have to come through me. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
I actually don't believe in governance by referendum. I believe that we have a democracy, that we elect people to make decisions. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
As we are pursuing economic growth and economic development, we have to make sure it happens with and by and for everyone. That everyone… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
People work hard for their money, and they expect services for the dollars they put into the city. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
Philosophically, I don't believe in public funding for private sports. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
My mother's first career was physical therapy, her second was writer, and her third career was president of an organic fertilizer company. And she's… — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
When Trump's cronies are the people attacking you, you know you've done something right. — Betsy Hodges Copy Share Image
