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MAYOR JOHN STREET'S
BUDGET ADDRESS TO
CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2005
(as prepared for delivery)
INTRODUCTION
Good morning! Go Eagles! I'm having a great day; not as good as Sunday! While we celebrate, we must also remember our troops at home and abroad as well as the families who are victims of catastrophic acts of nature throughout the world.
President Verna, and members of Council, thank you for the opportunity to present for your consideration my proposed FY 06 operating budget; capital budget and program, as well as my proposed 5 year financial plan.
We have just celebrated another great holiday season highlighted by tree and candle lightings, a best ever Mummer's Parade and the National Holiday in commemoration of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the great leaders in world history.
Thirty-seven years after his death, Dr. King's life still stands as a model for service, sacrifice and commitment. Philadelphians should be proud that we host the largest "day of service" in America to honor his memory.
The pursuit of opportunity for disadvantaged citizens largely from North Philadelphia brought me to public life more than 25 years ago, and the pursuit of a better life and opportunity for all Philadelphians inspires the commitment of this Administration to neighborhoods, children, and public education. For five years we have proudly focused our attention on these critical issues without turning our backs on the growth and development of Philadelphia's economy. Our efforts are making a profound difference in the quality of life of the people who live in our neighborhoods while simultaneously inuring to the benefit of all who work in or simply visit our City.
The proposed financial plan I present today provides the critical funding necessary to support these goals.
Our Neighborhood Transformation Initiative is producing clean, vibrant, livable neighborhoods, with a rang...
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