Our first obligation is to public safety, above all else,

Government's first duty and highest obligation is public safety.

The river runs through the city like our backbone, ... and our bones have been aching for too long.

In order to make our air clean in California , it's going to take everyone working together. That means, not just individuals but government and business as well, ... We are proud that a Los Angeles-based business is taking the lead in encouraging Californians to drive environmentally sensitive cars.

This is a very good move by the mayor and one that, as chair of the committee, I will certainly be supporting,

This is one of the key positions. It's public safety. This is one of the most important hires the board will make.