The mayor has offered raises of 8 percent over the next two years, in line with other city workers.

The Mayor raised his hands for silence the way he had done so many times in the classroom.

The money the Mayor raised fell short of campaign expectations.

The mayor raised his right hand as if taking an oath.

The mayor wants to cut a billion dollars more in spending from the new budget and has raised the possibility of layoffs.

The Mayor raised the possibility of litigation to force other states to accept the city's waste.

But again she contended that the Mayor had already raised the invitation issue by saying he would come to the hotel.

Then two days ago as the overriding vote loomed, the Mayor raised a new issue.

Part of the reason is the simple fact that when mayors raise taxes and begin cutting services, their poll numbers go down.

Four years ago, the Mayor, relying on contributions of $5,000 or more, almost effortlessly raised $7.5 million.