“I am trying to make them all comfortable and welcome until they get themselves all up on their feet. They are welcome to stay. They are my kin folks, and I love them.”
“Yes, I want to bring those programs back. There are many neighborhoods that you drive around in and you can see they really need help. I've seen areas on North Hill that need help and I've seen areas on South Hill that needed help.”
“I know on money it says, 'In God we trust,' but I just don't think that things should be decided according to religious beliefs because there are so many different ones. We'll never all want the same thing, but some people are able to use that in order to gain favor.”
“I appreciate the people that voted for me, ... I think that this old lady did a pretty good job and I appreciate being on the council for almost four years. In January when I have to give it up, I won't feel bad because I feel it was a privilege for me to be there and I appreciate it very much.”
“The very first thing, regardless of what they use to quit, is their readiness. A lot of people feel pressure to quit even if it's not their decision. For success, though, it really has to be their decision.”