On Feb. 16, 2006, the first executive team assembled by a strong mayor took a moment to relax on the deck of C-Level outside of the Island Prime restaurant. From left, they are: William Lansdowne, police chief; Jeff Bowman, fire chief; Jill Olen, deputy COO for public safety; Ronne Froman, COO; Jim Waring, deputy COO of land use and economic development; Kris Michell, deputy COO of community and legislative services; Rich Haas, deputy COO for public works; Jay Goldstone, CFO; Jo Anne SawyerKnoll, deputy COO of ethics and integrity; and Ellie Oppenheim, deputy COO of neighborhood services. Front and center, Mayor Jerry Sanders. (photo/alandeckerphoto.com)