[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for read more

[He announced last week that he is leaving in three weeks to take a private-sector job in New York for an employer whose identity he said he cannot yet reveal.] I've always been a dedicated public servant, ... This was something different for me. It wasn't just a question of money. It was a number of things I couldn't refuse.

They come out with a skill set and a belief that nobody but themselves will control their careers, ... Baby read more

They come out with a skill set and a belief that nobody but themselves will control their careers, ... Baby boomers took a very different approach.

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. read more

I grew up on a farm so I thought driving a fire truck would be like handling a grain truck. But the first time I was behind the wheel of a fire truck, I was awestruck by the responsibility. Sure you can run a stoplight, but you have to make sure the intersection is clear before you do. That's when I realized each level you reach in the fire department brings on new responsibility. And there are more people under your wing.

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of read more

I've come to the time in my life where I'd like to step back and look at different avenues of life and see where they lead.

We do not think the Delphi bankruptcy should be viewed as an example of the eventual fate of all of read more

We do not think the Delphi bankruptcy should be viewed as an example of the eventual fate of all of the auto suppliers.

They don't have many issues left, but they cannot predict an agreement will be made by (Friday) morning.

They don't have many issues left, but they cannot predict an agreement will be made by (Friday) morning.

It's as important as anything I've ever done as owner. To have the next great big man of the NBA, read more

It's as important as anything I've ever done as owner. To have the next great big man of the NBA, it's very important for the team and the city. We're trying to win championships, and anything that takes away from that concentration (such as contract issues) hurts. I think we can be one of the top three teams in the West. We have a great team and great coach. And we have an asset that a lot of teams don't have with Yao in the middle.

We're going to submit our proposal to the government to evaluate. We're not going to put it out to the read more

We're going to submit our proposal to the government to evaluate. We're not going to put it out to the public for a popular vote. We have a great reputation. We have a great experience in this business.

I don't think it's a deal killer.

I don't think it's a deal killer.