111.   Once the short-term budget gaps shrink, the city should begin paying off debt as a way of addressing long-term problems, the mayor said Sunday.

112.   Ramos said that the mayor had said in April that his administration would consult with tenants of public housing before making any new appointments.

113.   Rather, the mayor said he sees a need for more thorough training and screening of officers before and after hiring.

114.   Proper sprinklers were later installed, but club officials never reapplied for either dance hall license, the mayor said.

115.   Regardless of whether the drivers call off their protest, the mayor said he planned to look for new ways to promote competition in city transportation.

116.   Several mayors said they were concerned about what would happen to non-citizens who were denied benefits.

117.   She has spent much of the campaign trying desperately to get the mayor to say bad things about her and complaining loudly every time he complies.

118.   Since he took office, the mayor said, he has bought five condominiums, a beach house in Brick, N.J., and two yachts.

119.   Similar celebrations have been held in other cities, the mayor said.

120.   Several mayors said they were happy to have him as a member.