Alan Autry Quotes

All of the factors that make up a quality city – safe streets, high paying jobs, strong neighborhoods, etc. – emanate from a strong educational premise.

Every city across the country that has successfully renewed and revitalized itself points to a robust education system as its fundamental key to success.

We must be willing to courageously invest in our city.

The key to truly rebuilding our central city on a vital and sustainable foundation is people.

I will lobby tirelessly in cooperation with other mayors around the country to insure that federal funding for our recently added police officers continues.

In fact, even the perception of a resurgence in crime can be enough to paralyze business momentum and destroy the sense of security that a vibrant and progressive city requires.