Because Katrina Put It Out There, No

Progress Rarely Comes As A Result Of Being Passive.

We Want The Clear Facts To Be Reported That We, According To The Fbi, Have A Lower Violent Crime Rate Than Atlanta, Or Houston, Or Dallas, Or Miami Or San Antonio. To Some Extent, The Perception That's Been Created Is Much Greater Than The Reality.

This - The Leadership Of The Mayor Is Crucial, Because It Is To The Mayor That People Will Look To Provide The Vision, The Energy, And The Sense Of Confidence In The Rebuilding And The Recovery.

We Must Continue To Have Voting Rights In The State, Not To Politicize This, But They Must Have A Voice In The Rebuilding Effort In The Community From Which They Have Been Displaced.

We Stand Ready To Work Together, Where Possible, In Helping Rebuild Not Only Homes And Businesses, But Most Importantly, Lives Of Those Who So Desperately Need Our Help.