It represented the spirit of camaraderie. We want to be a positive experience on this city. We want to be as inclusive as possible.

We need to get a pulse and see what people are feeling regarding what type of business and organizations might augment our already vibrant city.

It's good to see people taking ownership over their city. Real change has always come from the people.

Historically, we have an international cachet about our city. The bottom line is that we're Saratoga Springs, New York. We are interested in international tourism, but we still have to pay our own bills.

Our primary goal is just to get some input from the community.

Josie just had a different spirit than her atmosphere. She wanted to break out of the walls that were built around her, and she had no problem voicing her opinion.