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2012 BUDGET ADDRESS
MAYOR MICHAEL A. NUTTER
THURSDAY MARCH 8, 2012
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City Council President Darrell Clarke, Council leadership, members of City Council, members of my Administration, former Mayor Street, distinguished guests, my fellow Philadelphians.
It is once again a great honor for me to stand in this hallowed chamber. It is here that the work of the people gets done.
If you will allow me, I'd like to extend a special welcome today to the first recipient of the Richardson Dilworth Award for Distinguished Public Service, Deputy Streets Commissioner Carlton Williams. Carlton is a leader in his community and his dedicated his career to public service and to making Philadelphia a better - and a cleaner - place.
Today I am excited to welcome six new members to this chamber. Each is already making their own mark on this great body, improving the lives of the people they represent.
Friends, I look forward to working with you, and with all members, on behalf of our city. I commit the attention and resources of my Administration to achieve our common vision and goals for the future of Philadelphia. Welcome.
And to Council President Darrell Clarke - the new President of Philadelphia City Council - you and I have known and worked well with each other for many years in many different capacities. You have championed the cause of the residents of the 5th District for over 30 years and nobody has fought more vigorously or tirelessly for them than you.
Now, in your new role of Council President, you have the opportunity to bring that same level of dedication to the entire city - to every citizen of Philadelphia. I am honored to work with you, Mr President, in partnership, as we fight to improve our neighborhoods, brings jobs to our city, and continue to move Philadelphia in the right direction.
This is a partnership that has worked, that can work and that will work for the city of Philadelphia.
It is...
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