They make daily decisions on the future of this city.

Between double-digit property tax hikes and $25-million pedestrian bridges, the directions they take may not always be popular, but it certainly isn’t easy work.

It’s serious business. In a bid to lighten the holiday spirit, Metro asked city council for New Year’s resolutions.
Here’s what they said:
Mayor Dave Bronconnier
“Shorter council meetings”

Ward 1 – Dave Hodges
“I’m not in the resolution business, but I might switch to a more fashionable cellphone, this BlackBerry’s been around long enough.”

Ward 3 – Jim Stevenson
“I’m not going to build any more $25-million pedestrian bridges in 2009.”

Ward 5 – Ray Jones
“I tried going with a handlebar moustache once and it didn’t turn out so well, so that can’t be my resolution. This year I’m going to lose a few pounds.”

Ward 7 – Druh Farrell
“Council has committed to paperless agendas, I’m going to remember to take my mouse with me and think cats.”

Ward 9 – Joe Ceci
“I’m going to try and bond with the mayor more, we need more girls’ nights out.”

Ward 11 – Brian Pincott
“If Dale Hodges gets a new BlackBerry, I resolve to secretly enable the e-mail function because he only uses it as a phone.”

Ward 13 -Diane Colley-Urquhart
“I promise to be more outspoken.”