Keith Hobbs wants to eliminate poverty and crime during his term as Mayor. The two issues were coupled in his inaugral address Monday night. Hobbs says they need to let criminals know that they are not wanted here. He set himself a goal of lowering crime in the City and notes if it isn't reduced in four years time he'll consider it a failure. The new Mayor also touched on the City's tax rate and says he understands that people feel over taxed. Finally, job creation was also brought up with the mining sector playing a large role in new jobs in Thunder Bay. The swearing in of the 42nd council lasted just one hour, and Hobbs notes he hopes all meetings last that long.
