The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.
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.
