[Mpls] Power Lies in Uniting Transit Workers, Riders

somewhere. Bob Spaulding Downtown Saint Paul A few web links and resources. Please note that I did not contact any of these groups for information or opinion or anything else in writing this message: Transit for Livable Communities: http://www.tlcminnesota.org Minnesota Center

Re: [Mpls] Transit budget non-solution

Carol Molnau's addiction to new roads. Bob Spaulding Downtown Saint Paul Emily Quast wrote: Just out of curiosity, what is it about raising rush hour fares by 25 or 50 cents that is so hard? I expect my taxes to go up, my utilities are going up, the cost of everything else is going up, so

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mpls : Transit Budget/Bus Strike

of a package deal. Like John, I think any transit tax, in my opinion, should not be simply county-wide, but regionwide. As we build Northstar and the Northwest busway, transit's regional impact will be much more apparent. Bob Spaulding Downtown Saint Paul REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

Re: [Mpls] MTC - Can we ELECT the Met Council?

. But be sure to explain how more democracy and accountability at the Met Council would make the situation worse than it is. Bob Spaulding Downtown Saint Paul Resident REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2

[Mpls] Can state leaders ignore transit funding dillema?

-signup.html, to have a stronger collective voice. And speak at the upcoming hearings on transit cuts (see http://www.metrocouncil.org/planning/transportation/2005/ servicechanges.htm for more info). Bob Spaulding Saint Paul - Downtown Resident REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Property taxes explained across the river

to understand the budgets of their respective cities better. Minneapolis and St. Paul are unique cities, but are similar enough that I think we'd benefit from some basic analysis and discussion of financial management. I have more questions than answers. Any more thoughts/reactions?? Bob Spaulding

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

of ban proponents. You want to stay ahead of the City and County to the east, no? Bob Spaulding The Other Downtown - East Minneapolis 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

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

beyond smoking why they went under. Bob --- Bob Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Take a deep breath and look at the big picture... Is it more worrisome that a couple bars *might* be snuffed out by the ban now by public policy, or should we be more concerned about dozens of lives being

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

the holocaust wasn't real and heat isn't increasing globally. You can always find an industry hack or fringe group to make the bogus assertion for you. It doesn't mean its true. Bob Spaulding Moving Forward in St. Paul while Peter McLaughlin contemplates throwing it in Reverse On Dec 9

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

. If Ireland and New York City can stick with it, I think we'll be just fine. Perhaps Molly Quinn's just wasn't Irish enough. :) Bob Spaulding The Saintly City 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