"I'm the one who gets called up about a problem. I'm the one who gets called up about the street lighting and the abandoned car. I'm the one who gets blamed if the police don't arrive. I'm the one they blame if a city truck is broken down"
- Richard M. Daley
About this Quote
This quote by Richard M. Daley speaks with the tremendous duty of a public authorities. As a public authorities, Daley is the one who is called upon to resolve the problems of the city. He is the one who is accountable for guaranteeing that the street lighting is working and that deserted cars are gotten rid of. He is likewise the one who is held responsible if the police do not arrive in a timely way. Furthermore, he is the one who is blamed if a city truck is broken down. This quote highlights the enormous responsibility of a public authorities and the responsibility that features it. It likewise speaks to the value of having a reliable and effective public official in order to ensure the smooth running of a city.
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