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Through my conversations on the State of our City, I discovered <br /> this: The State of our City is responsive and responsible, dynamic <br /> and sustainable, inclusive and intelligent. <br /> These are the words that I believe best exemplify and describe <br /> our city. <br /> Last month, I was sworn in as our city's 17 Mayor. As we start <br /> the New Year, this is a great time to share with you my vision for <br /> Riverside. In my swearing in speech I identified three themes <br /> that I will continue to reference during my term of office: <br /> Gratitude, Leadership Philosophy, and Challenge. <br /> I am grateful to live in a free country that allows us to give <br /> spiritual thanks, on a daily basis, to whomever we, as individuals, <br /> believe in. I am grateful for our city's prosperity — relative to <br /> other cities around the world. We are blessed to live the good life <br /> in Riverside. <br /> Thank you to my beautiful wife, Judy, the MVP of Team Bailey <br /> and the CEO of our family - for your unwavering support of my <br /> dreams and my purpose. "I love you, Judy." Thank you to my <br /> inspiring daughters, Elizabeth and Julia, for sharing your daddy <br /> with this city. To my brothers and sisters, and to the best mom <br /> and dad a mayor could ask for; thanks for preparing me for the <br /> challenges and opportunities that life has brought, and will no <br /> doubt continue to bring my way. <br /> A special shout out to my students - who inspired me to run for <br /> office, and who believed in me when others doubted. <br />