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Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino was
in
Utica
today as a special guest of
County Executive
Griffo. Mayor Menino spoke at a luncheon to the public. The
event was sponsored by the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Menino, a three term Mayor of one
of
America’s great cities spoke about what was going on in
Boston
and how Big and Small cities all have the same problems.
“Quality of life issues are as
important in
Boston
as they are in
Utica. Keeping our neighborhoods safe, controlling crime, improving
education and spurring economic development are the issues we all face.”
said Menino
“Mayor Menino achieved success
by creating partnerships with businesses, neighborhoods, and community
organizations,” said
County Executive
Griffo. “His vision of government is much like mine – that government
is the catalyst to bring an active community together and keep us on
course for progress. His expertise will be a great help for anyone
interested in getting action to grow jobs, improve neighborhoods and keep
our communities safer.”
Menino was presented with various
gifts from the Mohawk Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Rome Chamber of
Commerce, the Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce and the County
Executive. Menino in turn had some items to present to Griffo, a die hard New
York Yankee fan.
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