Mayor Quotes

I guess a small-town mayor is sort of like a community organizer, except that you have actual responsibilities. (Sarah Palin)
You can be anything you want to be. You can be a street sweeper, if you want. Just be the best blasted street sweeper you can be . . . And, you know you can be mayor. View quote
David Dinkins
The true privilege of being Mayor is that I have the opportunity to be everyone's neighbor. View quote
Thomas Menino
I should have been a great many things, Mr Mayor. View quote
Louisa May Alcott
While Mayor Daley surprised me today with his decision to not run for reelection, I have never been surprised by his leadership, dedication and tireless work on behalf of the city and the people of Chicago. View quote
Rahm Emanuel
Well I don't know how many pounds make up a ton, Of all the nobel prizes that I've never won, And I may be the mayor of simpleton, But I know one thing, And that's I love you. View quote
Andy Partridge
Others may doubt us. They may criticize us. They may try to deny us what is rightfully ours. But they will fail. And I promise you, as long as I am mayor, I will never back away from fighting any opponent -- or confronting any obstacle -- that would prevent our people from achieving all of their dreams in Our New York. View quote
Michael Bloomberg
Mayor: How horrible our Christmas will be! Jack Skellington: *No.* [the Mayor switches to his upset face] Jack Skellington: How *jolly*! Mayor: Oh. How *jolly* our Christmas will be. View quote
Tim Burton
I am also a Kentucky Colonel and an Honorary Mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, among other things. View quote
Jack L. Chalker
In New York, we had primary elections for mayor. To improve their chances, all five candidates changed their name to Rudy Giuliani. View quote
Conan O'Brien
When the Chinese first came to San Francisco, they were actually welcomed by the mayor and they had special ceremonies for them-again this is when their colony was very small, only a few Chinese. (Iris Chang)
As mayor, I'm in the frying pan. I'm just sitting here on the griddle now, and I've got to really think, you know, do I want to stay here on the griddle? View quote
Anthony A. Williams
I may not be the world's best glad-handing politician, but I've been elected mayor twice. I understand politics. And I definitely understand where the state line is. View quote
Anthony A. Williams
I am convinced that your Mayor must take the leadership role in education too. View quote
Alan Autry
We need a mayor who knows how to balance a budget, who understands the urgency of delivering all the services that a great city needs, who understand the need of working families. View quote
Carolyn Maloney
As a former mayor, I know that local governments must have control over land use decisions. View quote
Elton Gallegly
Madrid is enjoyed most from the ground, exploring your way through its narrow streets that always lead to some intriguing park, market, tapas bar or street performer. Each night we'd leave our hotel to begin a new adventure in Madrid and nine out of 10 times, we'd walk through the Plaza Mayor. View quote
Emilio Estevez
I'd work to make it hip again to spend time in our fabled and fabulous land. But with a Puerto Rican father and a Jewish mother, I would probably be better suited as mayor of New York. View quote
Geraldo Rivera
As Mayor, I will lead city government, businesses, and community groups to support innovative projects that will make San Francisco streets and public places vibrant and healthy. View quote
Gavin Newsom
As Mayor, I will fully support my Arts Commission and its professional selection committees so that they can commission a full range of public art that is daring and, when appropriate, daringly traditional. View quote
Gavin Newsom
As mayor of San Francisco, I will provide the vision and work hard to make San Francisco a beautiful, well-planned city with excellent housing and transportation options. (Gavin Newsom)
As Mayor of San Francisco, I will work hard to ensure that, in the event of natural or man-made disasters, San Franciscans are prepared and our City is protected. View quote
Gavin Newsom
As Mayor, I will use my experience to make San Francisco a place where small businesses can thrive. View quote
Gavin Newsom
I enjoyed the administrative work because it involved working with Congress, city council, and the mayor. I had never been a politician so it was fun - learning political maneuvering. View quote
Harold H. Greene
If I were mayor, I'd invite everyone to have free boat trips on the river and free balloon rides over the city. I'd let the elderly in residential homes wander free. View quote
Jane Birkin