Mayor Greg Nickels took office in January of 2002 and was re-elected in 2005. His first term focused on the basic services that would restore people's confidence in City government. Over the past five years, the City has made tremendous progress on many fronts. We've taken great strides on light rail, the South Lake Union streetcar and closing the maintenance gap in our transportation system. We are making Seattle the most-prepared city in America for disasters. We've laid the foundation for great new jobs and economic growth. We're working to ensure that every person has a place to call home. And we have become a world-renowned leader in the effort to prevent global warming.