The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Joe Hogsett. As a verbatim quote, it is factually accurate that he said these words; there is no factual claim within the statement itself that can be proven false.

The statement attributes a quote to Mayor Joe Hogsett on a future date (2026-05-01) that cannot be verified; no record exists of him saying those words on that date, making the claim false.

The statement is a direct quotation attributed to Mayor Joe Hogsett; without evidence to the contrary, it is likely accurate as reported by the source.

The statement is attributed to a future date (May 1, 2026) that hasn't occurred yet, making it impossible to verify if Joe Hogsett actually made this statement.