Jackie Biskupski

"You can only push people so far before they are going to stand up for themselves and take a hard position on what is fair and what is right. They are going to continue to come forward"

"This Halloween, be an informed consumer of chocolate and help make the world a better place."

"You have to understand why you're making the decisions you're making. And you've got to be able to hold your ground or people are just going to run you over."

"While the Trump Administration’s environmental policies are abhorrent, it has been inspiring to see the leadership from so many other cities, local communities, businesses and everyday people stepping in to take up the slack."

"As a leader, you've got to be mindful that when you're moving an entire community to 100% renewable with an opt-out option, you don't want to give people a reason to opt out."

"We must realize, true equality for us will only exist if everyone in our community is moving forward with us."

"We will only move forward if we stand together. We are the capital city we bring a unique energy and perspective to this state and our voice must be heard to get the job done."

"When I ran for mayor, being openly gay wasn’t really the issue. It was more about being a single mom and being a woman."

"Never forgotten the impact and bravery of those students, nor my commitment to use my voice to build a stronger and more equitable community for all people."

"We live among one another because we inherently value what each of us brings to this community. And the affordable housing shortage we are facing in this region threatens the very fabric of this notion."

"Examine our zoning requirements, to find ways in which we can incentivize affordability and accessibility while maintaining the current feel of our neighborhoods."

"What I know for sure is you always have to take the high ground and keep moving forward. In the end what matters is your ability to effect change."

"New policies can take years, sometimes decades to unfold and see their true impact."

"Mayor Biskupski will always be remembered as someone who has broken the glass ceiling and fought really challenging and difficult fights at the state Legislature and within the city."