-------- Original Message -------- Subject: Re: [Mpls] Ventura Village Meeting Date: Wed, 11 Apr 2001 18:42:50 -0400 From: KBasim To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] References: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > There was a very boisterous Ventura Village Meeting where the people from > People For Pride In Living and Basim Sabri and his fellow henchmen tried > to unsuccessfully pack the meeting and push forth their own agenda and > attempt a coupe of the Ventura Village Neighborhood organization, much > like they did in the Central Neighborhood. V V, was very organized, > however, and thwarted the takeover. Has anyone else had this similar > experience. I understand Basim was a part of the take over of The Central > Neighborhood. Are they just so hungry with greed that they will do anything > to get theri way? > > Rob - Ventura Village (North Phillips) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy > Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: > http://e-democracy.org/mpls Regarding the VV meeting last night: I was invited to the meeting by Mr. Walsh as a guest for their development. I was briefed about his project and that it would be serving the Somali community, which I have an interest in. Therefore, I agreed to come along (by myself). My other brothers happened to be there to present another issue at the meeting on their behalf. I, however, noticed that there was some racial tension while at the meeting, which was quite similar to the racial tension felt in Central. While gathering info about the meeting, I observed several violations of the VV organization versus the state law. Among these was the prevention of participation of members of the VV (those that normally should be able to vote according to the bylaws). I in no way, shape or format have any financial interest in anything on the agenda, so I have no idea where Rob came up with his conclusion that I was trying to pack a meeting last night. I was simply present on behalf of Steve Walsh. I hope the people of V! V will continue with their good work and am only asking that people keep their mind open to some projects that need "sharpening", such as the one that was presented last night. Personally, I'm not an advocate of PPL, however I am an advocate of finding homes for large families and immigrants. Sincerely, Basim Sabri _______________________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
