It's good to see people taking ownership over their city. Real change has always come from the people.

Historically, we have an international cachet about our city. The bottom line is that we're Saratoga Springs, New York. We are interested in international tourism, but we still have to pay our own bills.

We need to get a pulse and see what people are feeling regarding what type of business and organizations might augment our already vibrant city.

It represented the spirit of camaraderie. We want to be a positive experience on this city. We want to be as inclusive as possible.