In preparation for next year's city elections, I have begun a
questionnaire for prospective candidates for city council. As we find
out the candidates, I think we should nail down their positions on
substantive issues. I have formulated some questions. I would welcome
added questions, or proposals to sharpen the below questions.
jordan kushner
powderhorn
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Under what circumstances would you support any public funding for sports
facilities intended primarily for the use of private professional teams?
Under what circumstances would you support subsidies or special tax
breaks for for-profit corporations engaged in commerical development?
What is your position on domestic partner benefits for city employees?
What, if any additional civilian oversight for the Minneapolis police
department do you support?
Do you have any proposals to address racial profiling and other racial
disparities in police encounters with citizens?
What support or criticism do express for current police department
practices such as the following:
- CODEFOR
- SAFE program
- Responses to political protests
What initiatives would you propose to increase the supply of affordable
housing?
Do you support strenghtening the living wage ordinance? If so,
describe.
Do you believe that the City should be committed to social
responsibility in determining its investments and business
transactions? For example, would you support the following:
- Refusal to contract with or invest with companies that use sweatshop
labor
- Refusal to contract with or invest in companies that have are actively
involved with oppressive governments
What proposals would you advance to reduce the high levels of air
pollution in the city?
Would you support any initiatives to encourage the use of organic
foods? If so, please describe.
What is your analysis of the current process for distributing NRP funds?
