Well, it is of course an exciting time to be in Philadelphia. I know I speak for many when I say that it is a real pleasure to hear Michael Nutter speak, with his hopeful vision for the city. Of course, he does not have solutions for the major problems facing the city; and some of his proposals strike me as far-fetched or difficult to implement; but it is great to hear his pitch for civic involvement and a clear vision for what the city can be. I look forward to seeing what happens, and being a part of it.

So we will face an important decision in 4 years. Will we re-elect him or not? It is doubtful that any major tectonic shifts in attitude or social forces will have occurred; so we will have to decide on whether to support him based on some interval benchmarks.

So I ask now: What are the absolute MUSTs that must be in place in the spring of 2011 to assure your vote and support for Nutter II?