But circumstances change and people change. It's a fluid situation and people always have the chance to explore new opportunities. Mayor O'Connor wants the most competent, qualified and professional people for the job.
We were looking for the best people to do the job and put Pittsburgh on the right track. It represents the opening day lineup.
Salvation from outside the area for economic development hasn't worked. You've got to grow the companies and people you have here.
It was a good turnout -- smaller than the crowd for the Super Bowl Steelers parade -- but still a good crowd. People were still wearing a bit of the black and gold under the green.
The mayor has favored having it wide open, having more people interested, making it more available for more people and more ideas, and that's a new way of thinking regarding the development.