On the recordJanuary 10, 2007
We owe it to them and other families to make sure they are safe, that their streets are clean and that their tax dollars mean something.
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Oliver Thomas
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transcripts.cnn.comOliver Thomas: “We owe it to them and other families to make sure they are safe, that their streets are clean and that their tax dollars…”
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Oliver Thomas stresses the responsibility to ensure community safety and proper use of tax dollars.
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Jul 6, 2006
If there are leaders who believe that certain communities are not viable, say that. Don't let these communities or these people waste their time talking about rebuilding or coming back home. That would be extremely unfair.
Jan 10, 2007
We need to take a look at the state laws. We need to take a look at the speedy trials of violent offenders. If you use a weapon, the laws ought to be stricter, stronger enforcement.
Aug 27, 2006
I would like to see the city take all of its capital funds, whatever we have, and just spend it. Get together with non-profits, housing agencies, and let them have it. Let them start rebuilding yesterday.