Quotes by Jane Byrne

About Jane Byrne:

Jane Margaret Byrne was an American politician who was the 50th Mayor of Chicago from April 16, 1979 to April 29, 1983. She was the first and only female mayor of Chicago, the second largest city in the United States at the time, and the largest U.S. city to have had a female mayor as of 2014. Byrne first entered politics to volunteer in John F. Kennedy's campaign for president in 1960. During that campaign she first met Mayor Richard J. Daley.
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In my family I was never known as the fighter, like I became all of a sudden.

Jane Byrne

Chicago kept industry, attracted new business, became the center for convention trade and transportation.

Jane Byrne

If we are to succeed, we must recognize that the community redevelopment is not solely the rehabilitation of housing, or putting a mall in the business strips.

Jane Byrne

The credit for much of this rightly belongs to the late Mayor Daley who forged a coalition of business and labor that kept Chicago always moving ahead.

Jane Byrne

But always I was a private citizen whose activities in government or political party were appointive.

Jane Byrne

But as important as the job to be done by government in the neighborhoods, the people must also be involved.

Jane Byrne

If for no other reason than the energy crisis now facing this country, the federal government should be eager to become partners with us in rebuilding our city.

Jane Byrne

The cooperation of government at its different levels is important and can only be achieved as long as the people of Chicago are directly involved in our efforts and supportive of our goals.

Jane Byrne

If all of us would require the same level of performance from ourselves as we expect from government, this city will forever be the city that works.

Jane Byrne

The people ask much, often more than any government can give. We must resist the temptation to promise solutions to all problems.

Jane Byrne

Our universities and museums are respected around the country.

Jane Byrne

The people of Chicago are a proud people - and for good reason.

Jane Byrne

In the housing projects, people talked of ways to reduce crime, relieve overcrowding, and they were good ideas that we plan to study, and possibly implement.

Jane Byrne

When there were fears about the future of this nation's older cities... when a few of the cities teetered on the brink of bankruptcy, all eyes were focused on Chicago for contrast.

Jane Byrne

I am here before you tonight to dedicate this administration to bringing a new renaissance of neighborhood life and community spirit, a renewal of confidence in the future of our city and a revival of opportunity for all Chicago.

Jane Byrne

I am a Democrat. I have been one all of my life.

Jane Byrne

Tonight - by taking this solemn oath - I am no longer a private citizen but the Mayor of the City of Chicago.

Jane Byrne

I accept that responsibility and ask only that I be judged by my performance as its chief executive.

Jane Byrne

I pledge tonight to be Mayor for all of the people of this city - for one Chicago.

Jane Byrne

The Chicago Symphony is considered the greatest orchestra in the world.

Jane Byrne

Author Bio

  • NameJane Byrne
  • DescriptionAmerican politician; Mayor of Chicago, Illinois
  • BornMay 24, 1934
  • DiedNovember 14, 2014
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionPolitician