List, >From reading the SW article and posts thus far, here's my vote as to who should govern the schools:
Doug Mann, Joe Erickson and Michael Atherton. I believe they have good ideas and can make a difference - together. More money will not help if not used properly. I feel what is allocated has been used ineffectively. Put together an educational system that makes some sense first, then, lobby for a budget to support it. Communication is always good, but if you communicate the same old things your results will be the same old things. As a parent, you could have talked to me all day, but if you were not telling me anything worth listening to, and your forthcoming actions support the hot air you've been blowing my way, you might as well have saved your breath. New ideas are very much needed. I mean no personal disrespect to anyone, but IMHO there should be term limits on the school board. There has been too many years of the status quo being maintained. Eventually, you have to look at who is helping make those decisions. Food for thought: Would some of these candidates still be running if there were no monetary compensation attached to the job? Pamela Taylor (Clearwater, FL Grandma looking out for her Minneapolis school age granddaughter) -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brauer Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 10:35 PM To: Mpls list Subject: [Mpls] Highlights of this week's SW Journal Forwarding a few stories as discussion fodder from the current (Aug. 19) issue of the SW Journal: Senate District 60 DFL primary preview Freshman Scott Dibble takes on feisty opponent Rick Roche By Kevin Featherly http://www.swjournal.com/display/inn_news/news04.txt Who'll govern the schools? School board primary preview By Caitlin Pine http://www.swjournal.com/display/inn_news/news08.txt City rejects Jungle Theater loan forgiveness Lyn-Lake theater already made a profit on the Latham Building they never used; sought but failed to get $126,000 loan balance waived By Scott Russell http://www.swjournal.com/display/inn_news/news10.txt Mailboxes disappear throughout SW Postal Service takes half the boxes from the 55409 zip code; cites graffiti, trash, low use and its own deficit; neighbors protest By Robyn Repya http://www.swjournal.com/display/inn_news/news02.txt (Credit where credit is due: City Pages beat us to this story in their 8/14 issue by virtue of their Wednesday publication date. Their story is at http://www.citypages.com/databank/23/1132/article10629.asp?page=3) We crave your feedback, even in the (hopefully rare) case it's wrapped in a brick. Note: the links will remain live until Sept. 9, then you'll have to find 'em in the archives. David Brauer King Field Editor, SW Journal _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
