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B4 The Arizona Republic Wednesday, December 23, 1998 New D.C mayor learns ropes in Phoenix nwvMntiaicom rmscsj We want all the leaders and mayors of our different cities to take some ownership of what happens in Washington. They 're offering advice and help and assistance on how we can do things better there. Anthony Williams mayor-elect of the district of columbia 'J i I hi NEW, Page Bl Tuesday morning, he met with Phoenix Mayor Skip Rimsza and key members of the city staff to talk about customer service, employee training and labor relations. A little later, the discussion turned to how Phoenix allows private companies to bid against the city to perform services such as trash collection. Other topics included budget strategies, ecoromic development, downtown revitalization, and customer service in the police and fire departments.

Sprinkled into the day: the opening of the Chinese Cultural Center and tours of City Hall, Historic City Hall and the Orpheum Theatre. The day ended with an evening reception honoring Williams at Rimsza 's home. In Phoenix government, Williams sees a culture of responsiveness to citizens. "You've definitely got it here," he said. Before being elected mayor he was chief financial officer for the CUSTOMER CASH J)! I ON SELECT 19S3 NISSANS PLUS Suzanne StanThe Arizona Republic Anthony Williams, mayor-elect of the District of Columbia (left), talks with Phoenix Fire Chief Alan Brunacini on Tuesday.

AN ADDITIONAL on the road." ering services for our community," he said, adding, "I think we ought to be sharing those ideas. Anything we can do to help and learn from each other, we're better off." Phoenix Vice Mayor Dave Siebert called Williams' visit "the best form of a compliment a city could receive." Chris Fiscus can be reached at 444-8697, or at chris.fiscuspni.corn via e-mail. District of Columbia, appointed "to bring the city back from the cliff, so to speak" during difficult financial times. "It's like those movies where the car is perched on the canyon, you know, and it's about ready to go. We had to winch the car back up to get it The district's financial mess has been stabilized, but he is looking to improve the way the city functions.

The fact he looked to Phoenix wasn't lost on Rimsza. "It just shows Phoenix has a national reputation for really deliv- Center signals closer ties, China envoy says tlOW THROUGH JAN 1,1939 GET UP TO OFF OU SELECT NISSANS PLUS DEALER DISCOUNTS! Foodstuffs Import Export Corp. One of the corporation's top officials in Phoenix is Elizabeth Mann, who said she hopes the center will attract visitors, particularly students interested in expanding their knowledge of China. COFCO hopes to add two office towers and a hotel at the 24-acre site. Jerry Kammer can be reached at 444-8185 or at jerry, via e-mail.

office, retail and restaurant complex. Li was joined at the ceremony by U.S. Sen Jon Kyi, Arizona Secretary of State Betsey Bayless, and other dignitaries. It was was held more than a year after the opening of the Asian supermarket that anchors the project. The center was developed by a subsidiary of a Bejing-based trading giant, COFCO China.

The name stands for China National Cereals, Oils By By Jerry Kammer The Arizona Republic As lion dancers, fireworks and music feted a $90 million shopping and office complex, the Chinese ambassador to the United States said the project signals China's commitment to closer ties between the two countries. "I think we can greatly expand our relationship in the future," Li Zhaozhing said Tuesday at the grand opening of the Chinese Cultural Center a Now through Jan 1, save jvnrnii 0,1 1399 PatwRndere! 24J48 Conditioning 4 1 N.t 'CDPIayer fcQjCC fOl Tire Arizona Republic Women's studies course rejected by school board iimyffp AAA (90454) Total cash or trade equity due at tease inception: $1 ,995. No security deposit required. All pricespayments plus tax, title, license, doc. fees and Automate.

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