New Mayor Gregg Palmer congratulates outgoing
Mayor Jim Doody during a City Council meeting.

Mayor Palmer addresses a group of City employees during
a new employee orientation meeting.

Mayor Palmer welcomes the crowd at the annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with the help of some of his family members.

Mayor Palmer takes on hot dog grilling duty during the City Council Community Outreach Barbecue at Lincoln Park on July 23, 2008. Barb Bowman from the City's Visitor and Convention Bureau prepares to pitch in.

Mayor Palmer chats with members of Demolay as part of their "Government Day" visit.

Mayor Palmer rides along with retired CIty Streets Superintendent Doug Cline as the initial procession marking the grand opening of the Riverside Parkway hits the road.