[Mpls] Squirrels and Bulbs

2005-09-06 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
? Minneapolis-specific solutions would be much appreciated. Thank you (grin) Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay [EMAIL PROTECTED]   -Original Message- From: paul weir [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 12:02 AM To: mpls@mnforum.org Subject: [Mpls] granite paving stones

[Mpls] Basic Role and responsibilities of a Council Member

2005-06-27 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. Joseph Barisonzi Wondering in Willard-Hay [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

[Mpls] Price of Gas was RE: Taxpayers League

2005-06-22 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
for a little bit longer before it finds its ways to filling the mini bar at the vacation villa of a corporate oil executive in a Bahamas' tax-haven? Thanks! Joseph Barisonzi Networking from home in Willard-Hay [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 PS: I fully recognize that a significant percentage

[Mpls] Would a leader on the Park Board please stand up? (Special opportunity for Carol Kummer)

2005-06-17 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. Remember -- if the motion is printed, people will be expressing opinions one way or another on the issue, and the Park Board is meeting on Park Board property, you will need a special permit. Thank you. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 P.S. I went to the Park Board

RE: [Mpls] Social responsibility

2005-06-12 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
in ensuring that there is safe and affordable housing for everyone -- even for those we don't want to live with or next too -- is worth deeper thought and reflection. Joseph Barisonzi CommunityLeader, Inc [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http

[Mpls] A War of Attrition -- unhealthy for all

2005-05-18 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
-- therein lies the wisdom of the collective process. Joseph Barisonzi [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

[Mpls] Food at Bars

2005-04-04 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
in Duluth during the initial ban there. They couldn't serve their own name brand well-known branded signature food produced onsite to the bar -- or it would no longer be a bar and couldn't have smoking. For obvious reasons the voters have changed the nature of the smoking ban in Duluth.) Joseph

RE: [Mpls] Peace Ball

2004-09-21 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
attention. . . . Man, what a downer and cynical guy I am becoming. Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 Cloak captioned for the Romulan impaired. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf

[Mpls] I apologize. Personal Email Posted to List.

2004-09-21 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
to sending if that was something I really wanted to send? Thanks. Joseph Barisonzi REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national

RE: [Mpls] Red Light Cameras

2004-08-26 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
? Not a bad return-on-investment. Subsequent revenue should be dedicated to crime fighting in the immediate area. In this way the immediate geographical victims of these type of crimes could receive resources for geographically appropriate and specific responses. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] Disingenuous and Unfortunate

2004-06-17 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
any alternatives that you may have to propose. Joseph Barisonzi [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state

RE: [Mpls] Clarification needed: Rich people exempted from the second-hand smoke rules?

2004-06-16 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
turns out to be conjecture, and false. Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 I don't know if you got the whole picture or not... but (s)he's not exactly working on all thrusters. - McCoy, Star Trek IV -Original Message- From

RE: [Mpls] Lingering death by arithmetic

2004-06-11 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
there are some religions that call upon their members to avoid all debt -- but it does not seem to me that is a religion we would want our public business to worship. Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 That is, I heard a good bit

RE: [Mpls] Dick Day's School Bashing

2004-05-22 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
List, I think this idea of Earl's is brilliant. For those of us that are supports of the public schools to make up a one page flyer and doorknock Dick Day's district? Brillant. Sign me up! Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Solitude, the safeguard of mediocrity. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

RE: [Mpls] smoke 'em if ya got 'em

2004-05-11 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
stories that too often pass for fact. It makes sense to think that they would -- but I honestly can't find anything that says they do. (yet -- still looking though) Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] McManus says They proved they were men.

2004-02-27 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. Carlson for proving they were men. Slip of the tongue? Just an expression? Reflecting an underlying bias? There is clearly something going on here that hasn't come out in the paper yet. At least we know the way to earn the chief's respect is to prove you are a man. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay

[Mpls] 3 top Minneapolis police officers put on leave

2004-02-26 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
? And most importantly, why didn't I learn aobut this on this list first? Good job Rochelle Olson at the Strib for the breaking news. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Disillusionment is what little heroes are made of. - Gene Kelly -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] on thumpers

2004-01-20 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
the contract. Where am I wrong in this understanding? Thanks! Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Contained in this short life are magical extents. - Emily Dickinson -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of kevin stoll Sent: Tuesday, January 20, 2004 3:55 PM

RE: [Mpls] Re: Millions in subsidies

2004-01-17 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
for the residents and taxpayers interests. Joseph Barisonzi Willard Hay ** MILLIONS IN SUBSIDIES From: Chris Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Re: [Mpls] Millions in subsidies for the homeful Fri, 05 Dec 2003 16:48:49 -0600 (In Part) From Steve Brandt's article in yesterday's Strib

[Mpls] Park Board Action Recap

2003-12-20 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
property and in turn provided free memberships as gifts to Park Board employees? Am I getting this right? Really? Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll

[Mpls] Porter accuses different officer of earlier sexual assault

2003-11-22 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
the credibility of Creighton's statement: It seems to me the police are making this up as they go. Ok, now I am really confused. Who is making things up as they go along? Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Annie Young

RE: [Mpls] RE: Economics

2003-10-19 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
passed a health inspection? What charity do I give to if I want neocons to get training in basic economics? Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Anderson Turpin wrote: It's like those signs you see around the city that say Happy to pay for a better Minnesota. Hey, I agree with the expressed

[Mpls] Star Tribune: Don Samuels: City must seek accountability and healing

2003-10-16 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
dignity and peace make siblings of us all. Don Samuels represents the Third Ward in the Minneapolis City Council. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Man will occasionally stumble over the truth, but most times he will pick himself up and carry on. - Winston Churchill REMINDERS: 1. Think a member

[Mpls] Minneapolis in CNN's Spotlight. Council Member Samuels to be interviewed live.

2003-10-16 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. Interviews with numerous City and community leaders have been (or are being) taped. Council Member Don Samuels will be interviewed live. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

[Mpls] Minneapolis in CNN's Spotlight. Council Member Samuels to be interviewed live.

2003-10-16 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. Interviews with numerous City and community leaders have been (or are being) taped. Council Member Don Samuels will be interviewed live. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

RE: [Mpls] My statement today on the River Run Proposal

2003-10-10 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
List, I know lots of you don't get attachments through the list. So here are Don's comments on River Run for all to read, critique, and consider: Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Comments on the River Run project from Council Member Don Samuels: The River Run Project is a proposed housing

RE: [Mpls] Historical readlining

2003-09-10 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
n the book the data for making the maps seems to have come predominately from Census data, and would have all the flaws inherent in the collection of that data. Joseph Barisonzi Willard Hay The Democrats are the party that says government will make you smarter, taller, richer, and remove the crabgra

[Mpls] Building Bridges: North and NorthEast to South and South West

2003-09-04 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
ghborhoods to care about and get involve in what is happening in North and NorthEast Minneapolis. Southwest Journal covers the upcoming event in this weeks issue: http://www.southwestjournal.com/display/inn_news/news09.txt Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay Every great and commanding movement in

RE: [Mpls] An interesting experience with 911

2003-08-21 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
there within 15 minutes or so. Less then a week later there was a GTF bust on the property. Now the kids can play in the yard without watching drug dealing or prostitutes begging for a hit. I am glad. Of course, I am sure the problem will be back soon -- but it is a nice reprieve. Joseph Barisonzi

RE: [Mpls] Who would scandalize my name?

2003-08-14 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
BRAVO! Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Felien Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2003 4:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Who

RE: [Mpls] Unintended consequences

2003-08-14 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. I would urge the residents of Jordan (or anywhere else in the city) that have concerns and are interested in being part of the solution to contact Jonathan Palmer at Jordan Area community Council or Laura Wolff at Don Samuels Council office. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay TEMPORARY REMINDER

[Mpls] Don Samuels on Gary Eichten tomorrow at 11-noon on NPR

2003-08-04 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Tune in to MPR (91.1) to hear Gary Eichten's guest Minneapolis Council Member Don Samuels Tuesday, August 5, 2003 11am-Noon Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain

RE: [Mpls] Unintended consequences--help for Jordan

2003-08-03 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
and RT have responded in a manner consistent with the goal to make the entire city a safe place to live. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject

RE: [Mpls] Thank you Don Samuels no thanks to the Governor, Now It's time for Others to Step-Up?

2003-08-02 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
the community can best utilize the window created by the additional law enforcement resources from the State, County, Parks, County Attorney Office, Weed and Seed, and the CRT. Or just enjoy the garden and drink some lemonade. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Barisonzi

RE: [Mpls] Samuels will fast until more beat cops walk Jordan

2003-08-01 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
enforcement professionals. This is precisely the type of innovative local leadership that Pawlenty calls for. That does not however remove Pawlenty from responsibility for the role he must play to support that to happen. Joseph Barisonzi Willard-Hay -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

[Mpls] FW: Council Member Samuels announces three important events

2003-07-30 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Greetings, Council Member Samuels asked me to send all of you the text to a press release he issued this afternoon. He would like very much for all of you to come and show your support at one or both events. Don Samuels, Minneapolis' Third Ward City Council Member announced today that in

[Mpls] Don Samuels in the Pioneer Press

2003-06-03 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
is being accepted on both sides of the river. His vigils are resonating, McFarland said. By example, he's inviting ordinary people to take a stand. And more. . . . Joseph Barisonzi Powderhorn [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

[Mpls] Where do I go 80's dancing in Minneapolis?

2003-04-03 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
project, Linders fascism, nefarious connections between Stride, Raucous Caucus and other potential terrorists, or Scott Persons windmills. So for every breath you take while answering this email -- thank you. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale (PS: My good friend Michelle is reminding me

[Mpls] Jury Duty

2003-02-23 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. I know my situation is not unique. How have others responded? What does one do? How to I address my sense of duty? Cant we swap our civic duty to the jury with something that doesnt take up the entire work day for two weeks? Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale

[Mpls] Don Samuels Inaugural Speech

2003-02-14 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
a deep embrace of community for our city. Then we will experiences a new sense of fulfillment in our city. It is St Valentines Day. The city's heart beats faster in anticipation of our commitment. Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536

RE: [Mpls] Separate Police Communications Has Not Served the Community

2003-02-09 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
department's communication function into the city of Minneapolis' communication function is an example of just the type of leadership needed. Give us more! Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale (Wondering who did the aweful job of coordinating the announcement of this change at City Hall -- hoping it isn't

[Mpls] Special Election Day in the third Ward.

2003-02-03 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
be part of the action give us a call or stop by The Conga at 5th and Hennepin NE Joseph Barisonzi Samuels Campaign Coordinator 612-518-5536 A Special thank you to S.L.

RE: [Mpls] PiPress take on 3rd Ward race

2003-01-30 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
I think we should set a policy for the list that press must check with the author and ask for permission before lifting straight from the list. The dear lovely reporter from the Pioneer Press is the worst offender. Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL

[Mpls] Star Tribune Endorses Don Samuels

2003-01-28 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
to City Hall. http://www.startribune.com/stories/561/3619319.html Joseph Barisonzi Campaign Coordinator BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Barisonzi;Joseph FN:Joseph Barisonzi ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ORG:CommunityLeader.com TITLE:Community Knowledge Specialist TEL;WORK;VOICE:612-518-5536 EMAIL;PREF

[Mpls] Insight Endorses Don Samuels

2003-01-27 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. We encourage DFLers to act in good faith, adding their vote to the expected votes of Republicans, Independent Joseph Barisonzi Campaign Coordinator TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

RE: [Mpls] Third ward race -Phyllis is incorrect

2003-01-26 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. If that means Don and his family moves -- then they will move. Joseph Barisonzi Samuels Campaign Coordinator TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused

[Mpls] Rybak, Stenglein to endorse Samuels in Third Ward race

2003-01-25 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
is at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] Rybak and Stenglein join community in support of Samuels

2003-01-25 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
children with his wife Sondra. A special election on Monday, February 3, 2002 will fill the seat which was vacated by Joe Biernat. For additional information about Don Samuels and the campaign please visit www.DonSamuels.org or contact Joseph Barisonzi, Campaign Coordinator at 612-518-5536

[Mpls] Significant Endorsements for Don Samuels

2003-01-24 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Samuels and the campaign please visit www.DonSamuels.org or contact Joseph Barisonzi, Campaign Coordinator at 612-518-5536. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible

RE: [Mpls] NWA; Don Samuels;NRP

2003-01-20 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
budgets and advocating for his employees that make Don such an appealing candidate to fight for the Third Ward in these trying economic times. And I think that is a very realistic reason to choose one candidate over another. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:2.1 N:Barisonzi;Joseph

[Mpls] Don Samuels Resume

2003-01-13 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
For those who requested to view Don Samuels resume: http://www.donsamuels.org/meetdon.htm Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale

[Mpls] Okay --so I am a sucker -- but it's not Junk mail.

2003-01-02 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
to the phone. Suggestions? Joseph Barisonzi Community Knowledge Specialist CommunityLeader, Inc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] 612-518-5536 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

RE: [Mpls] 3rd Ward race- does the Gay community have a friend in this race? Yes, several.

2002-12-29 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
will vote -- but we have tried to create a level playing field where the best candidate will emerge from the will of the people. On Monday night we will learn the voters choices. Proud to be working hard to give amplification to an authentic community voice, Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale

RE: [Mpls] 3rd ward- a council seat up for auction? No.

2002-12-27 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
. If a candidate is unsuccessful raising sufficient funds to mount a credible campaign they are accused of not being a serious contender -- if too much is raised they are susceptible to challenges I hope that Don strikes the balance which is reflective of his values. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale

[Mpls] Don Samuels is a First Generation American

2002-12-26 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Andrea, Don is an immigrant -- born in Jamaica, immigrated to the United States as a young man, and completed the naturalization process. He is a US citizen. This is part of his life story, and part of what makes him such an exciting candidate for City Council in the Third Ward. Joseph

RE: [Mpls] Third Ward .

2002-12-11 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
List, Great Doug Grow column about Don Samuels. http://www.startribune.com/stories/465/3526617.html Go Don! I have never met such an authentic community voice. It was refreshing to see him on Monday night. My favorite line -- after all the other candidate claimed to have never supported a

[Mpls] Third Ward -correction

2002-12-11 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
(In my zeal I of course missed a critical contraction: List, Great Doug Grow column about Don Samuels. http://www.startribune.com/stories/465/3526617.html Go Don! I have never met such an authentic community voice. It was refreshing to see him on Monday night. My favorite line -- after all

RE: [Mpls] RE: Minneapolis Third Ward Politics

2002-12-07 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
care about the values the DFL professes. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Tim Bonham Sent: Saturday, December 07, 2002 3:44 PM To: mpls-issues Subject: [Mpls] RE: Minneapolis Third Ward Politics Some information

RE: [Mpls] Minneapolis Third Ward Politics -Correction

2002-12-06 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
a cycle of disenfranchisement. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

[Mpls] Dearth of Volunteering?

2002-10-22 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
for the hundreds of thousands of volunteers all over the state that are doing the grunt work of democracy. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 PS: And a special pox on the homes of those who choose to participate only by complaining about a) Receiving too much literature in the mail; or b) The nature

RE: [Mpls] Theatre riot

2002-10-16 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
, largely residential area, hundreds of kids from all over the metropolitan area, nose rings, tattoos, spiked hair. Not a single problem. Not a single police call. Perhaps that is the norm? Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 Who has never listened to an entire rap song in my life. -Original Message

[Mpls] Governmental Support for Garage Bands. . . .

2002-10-13 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
affordable housing, figuring out how to make the Target Center competitive, and resolving our pension problem before they invest time and energy in the mandatory nature of garages. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 PS: If support for garages was actually a covert way to provide governmental

RE: [Mpls] Car Crash 36th and Grand

2002-09-18 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
as a witness to car accidents. Both 36th and Grand, 36th and Blaisdell are two high accident corners. My hearts go out to them as they try to collect insurance money to re-landscape after every fender bender. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 PS: When I was at LNA I wanted to use NRP money

[Mpls] Hennepin Stronghold? Maybe. Major Candidate? Maybe Not or Putting the Green Vote into Perspective

2002-09-11 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
for stirring the pot, but getting obliterated by Ole Savior brings the term major candidate into perspective. It also raises pragmatic political question about intent, purpose and self-delusions. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 Minneapolis Hennepin County -Ken Pentel 2,130 -Leslie Davis 2,990

[Mpls] McKinsey, Yesterday, What happen?

2002-09-10 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
List, Did anyone have a chance to following the discussion of the McKinsey stuff at the City yesterday? What happen? Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Everything you wanted to know about city pensions....

2002-09-10 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
officials with the responsibility of following up with their appointees. And let's all cross our fingers that an leader emerges who can articulate an investment strategy which doesn't put tax dollars into Enron, WorldCom, and the Qwest's of the world. There must be a better way. Joseph Barisonzi

RE: [Mpls] Mplscivicdiscuss

2002-09-09 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Jim, And how is it substantively distinct from the list we are currently participating in? I mean other then the obvious, that Jim is the moderator accountable to no one rather than David who is accountable to an elected board of directors? Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 -Original

[Mpls] MyBallot.net - The Primary Voter's Online Sample Ballot Source

2002-09-06 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
that as well! Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

RE: [Mpls] Roche v. Dibble

2002-09-05 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
Dibble in the people, lives, businesses, neighborhoods, and issues stands a chance. All my bets are on Scott -- and all of Minneapolis and Minnesota will reap the rewards. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City

[Mpls] Atherton's Mature Response to the Star Tribune

2002-09-02 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
, and immense challenges because the electorate experimented with a critic in our state government -- the personal style has exhibited -- especially since the Star Tribune editorial -- has done more to convince me that the editors may have in fact had an extremely valid point. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale

Re: [Mpls] Library/Planetarium Fundraising and Grantwriting

2002-03-18 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
is that neither the amount raised by the MPS or FMPL are enough to justify the statement a strong history of fundraising and grantwriting Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 Gibson, Kristi wrote: In response to Wizard Marks' post regarding the library's history of fundraising and grantwriting

Re: [Mpls] Dairy Queen at the Lakes

2002-03-04 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
will walk around Harriet. It will make the decision of where to walk so much easier. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale (Home of Sonny's Ice Cream) Ward 10 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Rick Carney writes: I too would favor a local company, absolutely, if there is one with the wherewithal and ability

[Mpls] Unbank, the Planning Commission, Citizen Participation

2002-02-28 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
them if they want to be a partner in that business? Just a thought, Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option

Re: [Mpls] Open Records

2002-02-25 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
directors of Excel Energy met at the Minneapolis Club they would be in violation of the Open Meeting law? Or this another example of double standards? Joseph Barisonzi Andy Driscoll wrote: ANY publicly funded organization should be subject to the open meeting and records access laws. Period

Re: [Mpls] NRP the fiefdom

2002-02-06 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
neighborhoods at war. I have not see or heard any example of where fiefdom-ism has undermined collective civic interests. Of course, my experience may be atypical. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn

Re: [Mpls] Salary Votes

2002-02-04 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
is a positive direction for the city. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale Neighborhood, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e

Re: [Mpls] Gary Schiff's mayoral staff salary critique

2002-02-01 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
or the agenda for change when the time for rhetoric had passed and the votes were taken. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe

[Mpls] www.aCityForNeighbors.org

2001-02-26 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
eport card was simultaneously published at www.aCityforNeighbors.org with detailed research supporting each of the votes. According to Joseph Barisonzi, co-chair of A City for Neighbors, "In order to make voting decisions, citizens need to have information about how their Council Members