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If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

~Jane Byrne

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If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city.

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The nation can no longer afford to continue policies that hasten the flight of persons to the distant suburbs.

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For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.

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City employees will be hired and promoted because of their abilities - without outside interference.

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The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in our efforts and supportive of our goals.

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As I visited the various neighborhoods in the campaign, I learned fast that it's a mistake to think that all of the wisdom and possible solutions to our problems are available only in this building.

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In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement.

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The people must know that from this day on, we want their opinions.

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But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

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Biography

Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: May 24th, 1934

Died: November 14th, 2014

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