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Friday, September 10, 1982 Page 2 Daily Nebraskan ,4 ?zTiwmi mtmmim .3 3. :ii VWxvi ,..f " Sf4 fill Ml if'- V " " jj v , f.v MR Photo by Pat Kovanda Mayor Helen Boosalis sits through a drizzly Thursday morning to play her hand in the Alpha Delta PiDelta Tau Delta Cardathon. Proceeds will go to the Ronald McDonald houses for the families of diseased children. Mayor looks back on her term By Jeff Goodwin When Helen Boosalis ends her term as mayor of Lincoln next spring, it will-mark the end of 24 years in city government. Boosalis says she has no regrets about her experience as a government official. "I've enjoyed it," she said. "I've gained a lot of experience. IVe been fortunate enough to play a role in an important period of development in the city." Boosalis has seen government from both sides. "I've been involved in periods of government growth and also in times of government contraction. Obviously, it's a lot easier for government to operate when resources are plentiful." Boosalis served from June of 1981 to June of 1982 as president of the U.S. Conference of Mayors. "You're working at the highest levels of government so it's bound to be exciting," she said of experiences she had while holding the position, "But it's also a lot of work and there's quite a bit of stress involved in it." As conference executive she worked closely with officials of the Reagan administration. Critical of Reagan administration Boosalis said she is critical of the Reagan administra tion's attitude toward America's cities. "I don't think this administration is understanding of the needs of the cities," she said. The effect of federal budget cuts on local governments is still uncertain, she said. "We've had to trim back on some programs, but we'll have to wait and see." Boosalis discounted her being a woman as an influencing factor in the success or failure of her government career. "Generally speaking, I don't think the public judges m rtn that basis." Boosalis said. "When I was nn ,. council I never felt people judged me as a woman. They judged me on the basis of my performance as a member of the council. Of course, there will always be people who won't accept a woman a? l leader under any condi tions. But I can't do anything about that." An optimistic person It's natural to become frustrated at times by the burdensome problems often facing the mayor's office, but Boosalis remains in good spirit about it all. "I'm an optimistic person," she said. "A little cynical sometimes, but optimistic on the whole. I'd hate to tackle this job and think 1 can't get things done. But you also have to be a realist." Boosalis said she believes her administration has been effective and responsive to the needs of the people of Lincoln. 'They know that if they call here, they can talk to the mayor," she said. Boosalis said she thinks one of the accomplishments of her administration has been the revitilization of the downtown area. "In a lot of cities you see the downtown area of a city dying out. That isn't true in Lincoln. We've done a good job of planning and we have a good Comprehensive Plan. And we've also had strong support from the private sector. That's very important." Lincoln's attitude toward new and existing businesses has been helpful in keeping Lincoln's downtown viable, she said. Our policies have been open to growth and business expansion," she said. 'That's encouraged businesses to locate in Lincoln." Boosalis said she has no specific plans for her life after her term as mayor expires. "I'm not thinking that far in advance," she said. "But I don't think 111 retire to my rocking chair yet." Calculated savings 3f3 9 SM7 0 FX-702P :. ' , i f- 1 READY P0: FX-782P 1680 ... -- - PX-02P ' iiiwn T., , , - m AH ,TV V,!G g it:, , m ft fcy w m w n n n . H. ED ED CD ED CD CD CD a Q 31 SI m n- m . . 1 jCggEDEDEDCDElDOOCDEDD' Ml I ! A Casio's new hand-held programmable calculator solves problems with alpha-numeric dariiy,uses BASIC language. Optional equipment FA -2 - adaptor for programs and data storage in cassette tape. FP-10 - mini-printer for print-out of programs and data. Sugg. List $199.95 NOW till 91182 $169.96 After 91182 $179.95 1 I CAROR FMMNCMl Mmmm. P.UCDG 0B88BQ 0(30(30, SSSEJQ1 o 10-digit LCD cost sell margin compound interest loan Sug. List $29.95 NOW til! 91182 $25.50 After 91 182 $26.95 Financial Manages? Electronic ono Calculators Open Monday-Friday. 8-5 30. Saturday. 5 30 Ccrda VVlcom9 We're more than a bookstore VISA' 12th 4 R StreU In Uncoln Center 47M1H