My name is Robert Lilligren and I'm running for Minneapolis City Council, 8th
Ward.
I sought the Stonewall DFL endorsement, returned my questionnaire, and
screened on Feb. 17. It was announced after the 8th Ward screening that I
had rated a recommendation of "unacceptable" to be forwarded to the Stonewall
DFL Board. Three (of approx. 10) voting members of the caucus who
participated in my screening approached me following the vote and explained
that I rated unacceptable because of my response to question #2 - honor the
endorsement. Two of these people are DFL committee chairs. They
complimented my presentation and applauded my response to question #11 -
affordable housing. All three caucus members apologized to me for the
unacceptable rating.
I am a small-scale housing developer and a dedicated neighborhood activist.
I have hands-on experience in housing renovation, new construction and
building-moving on the six buildings (13 units) which I co-own.
I work hard as a volunteer for Phillips West Neighborhood - on our council
and committees; on the board of directors of the Midtown Greenway Coalition;
on the Henn. Co. Project Advisory Committee (I-35W redesign) and its critical
Mitigation and Enhancement subcommittee; and on HOMS Initiative (affordable
housing) strategic planning committee. I helped organize my neighbors to
fight crime in our area and transform our corner of Phillips into a real
community.
My experience working both as a developer and in the neighborhoods gives me
perspective and insight into two important concerns in Minneapolis:
affordable housing and downtown v. neighborhood development. I have a strong
desire to help build a beautiful future for Minneapolis. I am a more than
acceptable candidate.
I do lots of work in groups, associations, committees, and the like. I
understand the reasons for rules that define who's in and who's out. I knew
that my answer to question #2 was the most important one to the Stonewall DFL
Caucus. I plan to campaign to win in the Primary and General Elections. I
think the best thing I can do for the DFL is to be an informed, responsive
and effective representative for the 8th Ward.
Regards,
Robert Lilligren
8th Ward
Phillips West
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