> >Also shown in a big photo is Councilmember Robert Lilligren - a DFLer, >though not afraid to run against endorsed party choices. There's no >explicit indication of a Lilligren endorsement of Felien, but the pic >sure implies one. > >Is Councilmember Lilligren supporting Felien? That would give Ed two of >the 4-6 council members in the new Fourth.
Lilligren has never thought much of Peter McLaughlin. Peter also actively worked for Robert's opponent, Vicky Brock last year. He was even distributing literature for her. Robert did support green candidate Natalie Johnson Lee when she ran against Jackie Cherryhomes, so there would be precident for that. From what I understand, Peter McLaughlin is quite angry that Felien dares to run against him. It goes against the Divine Right of Peter McLaughlin doctrine. Peter McLaughlin's role in pushing the idea of a downtown sales tax of 1% to pay for a stadium will be an issue in this campaign as it will in others. Now it's a two person race for County Commissioner. It will be interesting to see if there are going to be debates. My guess is Peter McLaughlin will want to do the Rosegarden strategy -- all part of the Divine Right theories. McLaughlin also is a big booster of Urban Ventures Colin Powell Youth Center in the Central neighborhood -- something a number of Central Neighborhood residents weren't fond of. Peter brags about (on his website) getting the county to give Urban Ventures a $500,000 loan. UV is clearly a fundementalist organization (not like Lutheran Social Services or Catholic Charities which truly do lots of good in the city). In my opinion UV Leadership -- Art Erickson and Ralph Bruins -- have a history of anti-gay activity in the Central neighborhood. They were also involved with the Motel Central scheme along with Basim Sabri. (That was the scheme that ultimately brought Brian Herron down). Eva Young Near North Minneapolis, MN _______________________________________ 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
