Candidate for
Mayor; City of Pittsburgh

Clearly defined principles are the basis of both good government and good citizenship. These enumerated ideals are the core of my beliefs and my dedication to public service. During my campaign to be your Mayor, I will abide by these principles, as I will during my administration. The people of Pittsburgh deserve good government; not as a political tool or an empty promise, but rather as a manner of thought and action practiced by those entrusted with public office. I pledge to hold true to the following:

HONESTY AT ALL TIMES What you see is what you will get. I stand behind my words and actions. I will make no empty political promises or convenient statements. I will endeavor with my full ability to satisfy every commitment I make.

TRANSPARENCY All City contracts will be awarded in a clean, open, and fair manner. I will provide my reasoning on the decisions that I make, and those decisions shall be made based upon these principles and the best interests of Pittsburgh. I will not accept gifts from lobbyists, and will keep all professional relationships transparent to the public.

FAIRNESS I will practice fair play during the campaign. I have set campaign contribution limits to ensure that every voice is heard and that every Pittsburgher is empowered to make a change in their government. During my administration we shall award all City contracts in a fair and proper manner, and will treat our workers with respect and ensure fair wages.

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY During my campaign our staff will practice financial responsibility; we understand that your contribution is an investment in good government. I understand that in these tough economic times every dollar is a sacrifice and I commit to spending your contributions efficiently. My administration will practice the same responsibility with your tax dollars. Public money comes from your hard-earned incomes; we will spend it wisely and with restraint to maximize the public good. We will vigorously analyze our expenditures, and live within our means.

OPEN-MINDEDNESS I pledge to keep an open mind and to listen to you throughout this campaign. There is a lot to learn from your stories, your experiences, your beliefs, and your faiths. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and speak with each and every one of you, and to take away valuable lessons from those meetings. In my administration I will make decisions with an open mind, and look to you to share your opinions and thoughts with me. Major decisions will be made with significant public input, and I will publicly explain all major policy decisions.

I promise to uphold these principles both during the election and when in office.