I think we've done some marvelous things by bringing down gang violence, but I didn't do it alone. Our selection committee was given the challenge of finding someone who exhibits and lives the mission of the organization. He isn't someone who sits in his office and hides behind his desk. It's been his leadership that has given Pasadenans a high quality of life.
People feel safer in Pasadena.
The neighborhoods are healthy and the youth are safe because of his commitment to lowering violent crimes.