1.   There is a credibility gap between what the mayor says and what the people see happening in the city.

2.   A FORMER mayor of Craigavon said last night that security in Northern Ireland will have to be stepped up.

3.   Although the mayors said they welcomed greater control of the money, they worried that the total amount spent would be sharply reduced.

4.   An early Gore supporter, the mayor said he is doing much of his work for the vice president behind the scenes.

5.   And as confident as the mayor says he is, opposition to the mammoth urban renewal project may be slowly growing.

6.   And the mayor himself said about a month ago, when asked if he wanted to run a rebuilding authority, that he did not need a job.

7.   And the next mayor says he may use cameras and other technology to increase security.

8.   Any home without a personal computer will receive an access device and keyboard to attach to the television set, said the mayor, Jeff Lukken.

9.   As an example, the mayor said, teachers could organize class field trips to the festivities and have students write essays afterward.

10.   Asked about the poll, the mayor said Monday that many residents appeared not to understand his need to reduce the deficit.