And then we'll see what Gifford Miller is really made of.

Seven council members want to succeed the current speaker, Gifford Miller.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker, supports the bill, which is expected to pass.

"Gifford Miller thinks that's the best of democracy - citizens connecting directly with the people they elect."

But that's not what Gifford Miller or this campaign are concerned about.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker and another possible challenger, raised $750,000, for a total of $3.2 million.

During the last speaker's contest, in 2001, the union endorsed Gifford Miller.

Gifford Miller became almost tongue-tied when asked - yes or no - if he would send his young children to public schools.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker, shot back that it was prepared to pass its own budget.

"Gifford Miller spent over $5 million, a lot of it your tax money."

And then we'll see what Gifford Miller is really made of.

Seven council members want to succeed the current speaker, Gifford Miller.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker, supports the bill, which is expected to pass.

"Gifford Miller thinks that's the best of democracy - citizens connecting directly with the people they elect."

But that's not what Gifford Miller or this campaign are concerned about.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker and another possible challenger, raised $750,000, for a total of $3.2 million.

During the last speaker's contest, in 2001, the union endorsed Gifford Miller.

Gifford Miller became almost tongue-tied when asked - yes or no - if he would send his young children to public schools.

Gifford Miller, the Council speaker, shot back that it was prepared to pass its own budget.

"Gifford Miller spent over $5 million, a lot of it your tax money."