Not only does music have a strong cultural impact, but it has a significant economic impact. The map is another way to really celebrate that we have a really rich musical heritage.

The mayor's a big music fan, everything from swing to Neil Young and lots of stuff in between. Music's definitely a big part of his life. He really recognizes the value the music industry brings to the city.

The decision made on Friday came too late.

The mayor's position is simple. It's too late. The city has lost all confidence in the board.

The mayor will be listening to them ... to see if anything they have to say is acceptable.

We're working on something for next week, but the details we're still kinda hammering out.

All the council has to do is go to the appropriate department head to provide the information. Or they can ask the mayor's office for the information. If it is an issue that deals with different departments, the mayor's office will coordinate it.

We think the consultants' report endorsed our vision of what to do with downtown.

This wasn't a surprise. This is why we proposed the legislation.