List, I have had the opportunity to review literature and campaign material from both Rick Roche and Scott Dibble. I have known Scott for years through his work on transportation, city, development, affordable housing, human rights, and airport issues. But I always have a soft spot in my heart for rebels running unconventional campaigns so I thought I would check Mr. Roche out.
I recently had the opportunity to read in full the literature Mr. Roche dropped challenging how hard Scott has worked as a first term legislature, challenged his effectiveness as a member of the minority, and touted his own long legislative record (two terms in the 70's in Massachusetts) I also read his attack letter on Scott to Progressive Minnesota's membership. What I have learned is that Mr. Rouche is immensely qualified to represent ----- Massachusetts in the 1970's. But for those of us living in Minneapolis 30 years later -- Scott Dibble is a far superior choice. Senate District 60 has always been incredibly well represented. For over two decades by a true hero Allen Spear who wielded universal respect as the Senate President. Then Myron Orfield, who changed the political landscape in St. Paul and provide the platform for Democrats to have a fighting chance in the Northern Suburbs. He left public office to continue as the foremost national expert for regional approaches to planning and development. This are big shoes to fill -- and only someone as grounded and as connected as Scott Dibble in the people, lives, businesses, neighborhoods, and issues stands a chance. All my bets are on Scott -- and all of Minneapolis and Minnesota will reap the rewards. Joseph Barisonzi Lyndale, Ward 10 _______________________________________ 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
