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.
I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.
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.
For my part, I plan to work out a fair and adequate redistribution of city services to all city neighborhoods.
Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.
But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.