First was to create a rationale for it by convincing people that the city wasn't doing well under the mayor's leadership, ... and second was that he could do better. He had to clear the first to make the second relevant, but he never came close on either.
More Quotes from Edward Skyler:
It's an exciting time, but he's been focused on not only winning re-election but also on governing, ... Other than what he's laid out in his campaign speeches, he hasn't shared other more sweeping ideas he may have.Edward Skyler
Although we're always open to ideas from the business community, this isn't on the mayor's second-term agenda.
Edward Skyler
We talked about it on the way over to Police Plaza. But the mayor has a job to do, and you can't let politics stop you from doing your job.
Edward Skyler
The record is the record. The money helps you amplify that record, but you couldn't run an ad that said crime was down 20 percent if it wasn't.
Edward Skyler
The suggestion that the mayor is limited to doing only what he proposed during his re-election campaign is absurd.
Edward Skyler
Readers Who Like This Quotation Also Like:
Based on Topics: Cities Quotes, Leadership Quotes, Leading & Managing QuotesThe Brigham Young University (BYU) campus was just a few blocks from my home and tuition was minimal.
Paul D. Boyer
Don't you know by now, luck don't lead to anything or why you keep on moving.
Steve Winwood
You cannot spend your way out of recession or borrow your way out of debt.
Daniel Hannan