Cities Quote by Rick Scott

Simplifying and reducing the cost to develop in areas the state has designated for growth is the best way to build vibrant communities, create…

— Phil Scott

I am quite convinced that we need to increase the resources that go to municipalities if we want the municipalities to do the things…

— Thabo Mbeki

My government has been playing catch-ups building the schools, hospitals, roads and transport links our state needs to deal with our growing population after…

— Gladys Berejiklian

In my view, the state should be active and work in cooperation with private businesses to spur growth that's sustainable and inclusive. The policy…

— Mariana Mazzucato

As a former mayor, I know that local governments must have control over land use decisions.

— Elton Gallegly

You have the biggest impact on controlling, on affecting local lives as mayor. It's so much more important than being a state legislator.

— Dick Murphy

There are lots of other things that affect state growth besides state taxes. However, the reason I look at taxes is because these are…

— Arthur Laffer

In states where there's one really big city, a lot of outlying counties and smaller towns really don't have very many resources.

— Jonathan Van Ness

We have to allow people in the states to make their own decisions, to get government agencies out of the way and let local…

— Pete Sessions

The bottom line is that we have entered an age when local communities need to invest in themselves. Federal and state dollars are becoming…

— Mick Cornett

I believe that the federal government has significant constitutional powers, but I don't think it's effective to impose pipelines on communities.

— Jagmeet Singh

States have the responsibility to create rules and conditions for growth and development, and to channel the benefits to all citizens by providing education…

— Anna Lindh