Although Steve Minn is certainly qualified to clarify for himself, if I remember
correctly, Steve Minn was not technically a Republican on the Council. He was an
independent, much like Council Member Lane. He simply espoused more fiscally
conservative beliefs, hence being considered by many a Republican that simply did not
actively seek the endorsement.
Gary Bowman
Ward 1- Audubon Park
www.bowman2001.org
On Mon, 26 March 2001, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> Steve Minn wrote:
>
> >let us remind ourselves
> >that the purpose of this list is fair discussion and disclosure of
> >interests. On more than one occasion, the list manager has had to intervene
> >between personal attacks..
>
>
> I completely agree with Mr. Minn on this issue, however I find it ironic that
> the remainder of his message was a personal attack on myself. I would like
> to stick to the issue I raised and get an educated response as to why
> McDonald's actions and conducts have led me to believe that she is a
> Republican and merely using the DFL party for her personal gain. I have very
> good reason for my beliefs based on my previous personal experiences with her
> on the neighborhood level 3 years prior to her being a councilmember.
>
> In fact, it was her racist actions and comments at that time that initiated
> my strong disagreement with her philosophy and conduct. Since I just made a
> strong allegation about McDonald, I would like to give my basis for saying
> so. Approximately 11 years ago, when I was on LHENA along with Lisa, she
> called me to solicit my vote against an applicant for a business. She told
> me then that "we don't want these kind of people doing business in our
> neighborhood". The next day I attended the board meeting to find that the
> "people" she was referring to were an African-american couple who wished to
> open a hair salon. I openly stated at the meeting what Lisa had told me the
> day before and urged the members to vote for the business. (Thankfully, the
> motion passed.) This is only one of a multitude of examples that I can
> personally tell you about her improper conduct.
>
> As for Mr. Minn's personal attacks on me, I would think he would be ashamed
> to write such false allegations without support against me. I invite anyone
> to visit my properties that I remodeled in a elegant way, as they will speak
> for themselves. I would also urge those who are interested to check the
> inspection records on any of my properties. You will find that the
> allegations are absolutely unsubstantiated and unfounded. Ms. McDonald tried
> to crack down on some of my properties as a form of harrassment and
> retaliation by using the inspection department. Unfortunately, the
> inspection department was unable to take any action, because they were unable
> to find any of these so-called violations. One last thing on the personal
> attacks....I am not aware of any restraining orders filed or pending against
> me. It's merely another cheap shot against me or maybe you are insinuating
> that she should file one against me.
>
> Yes Mr. Minn, let's stick to the issue on hand. The fact is that I am not
> running for public office, however Ms. McDonald is. Therefore, she is
> subject to the debate of an open forum such as this. Another example that
> has led me to believe in her Republican party status relates to the time Mr.
> Minn was a councilmember. For those who aren't aware, Mr. Minn was the only
> open Republican councilmember. McDonald's and Minn's voting history on the
> council paralled each other (in that they leaned toward the Republican
> philosophy), which only reinforces my belief in her party ties.
>
> Basim Sabri
> Lowry Hill East/Whittier/Central
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