Better Quote by Michael Nutter

Before a community can prosper, the people must believe in their leaders. They must know that at the core of every decision is careful…

— Linda Lingle

In order to do the right thing and to provide the right long-term view for the city, it might mean you're only in politics…

— Ted Wheeler

A strong devolved government is vital so that we have proper local decision-making, helping to strengthen the economy and build a more united community.

— David Lidington

Preparing our city to achieve its destiny will require strong leadership.

— Thomas Menino

Cities can be the engine of social equity and economic opportunity. They can help us reduce our carbon footprint and protect the global environment.…

— Ban Ki-moon

A well-run city lets millions of people come together and enjoy the benefit they can get from working together and trading with each other.

— Paul Romer

There are some cities that are doing good stuff, but there aren't enough of them. If you don't fight for what you want, then…

— Van Jones

The point is, is that when you elect a politician, it has nothing to do with their personality. Politicians perform a function, a role…

— Boots Riley

People will give you the responsibility, even the authority, to go after the big things, the visionary things, the reaching for incredible opportunities, if…

— Eric Garcetti

“Political mandates matter, but delivering on promises requires institutions. And it takes individuals to build those institutions, so expertise matters, as does the system’s…

— Shankkar Aiyar

Trying to keep a society together, trying to keep the older and the younger people together, trying to keep those who live in rural…

— Angela Merkel

“Individual cities that now do the same thing can reap the benefits. So this isn’t complicated: the most educated people who plug into the…

— Thomas L. Friedman