Voting this Morning in Northwest Minneapolis I estimate that 75-100 persons were or had voted when I voted at Creekview Park at 50th Ave. N./Irving Ave. N. at 7:30 a.m. on my way in to work. The line was at one point nearly running out the front door of the park building. I have lived in Shingle Creek (most of Ward 4, Precinct 1) since late 1989. I don't believe I have missed an election, primary or general or otherwise and this is by far the largest early turnout that I have observed. Normally school board referendum matters bring out extra voters in this area.
I drove past the polling place after work and it appeared to be busy. DFL Senator Linda Higgins and DFL Representative Joe Mullery have garnered strong support in this precinct. The area was competitive in the former election among Ventura, Coleman, and Humphrey. In addition to races for US Senate and MN Governor etc., as you may recall from the postings to this site, Mr. Velez from the SC neighborhood is challenging Mr. Opat for this district's seat on the County Board. High turnout=a strong vote of confidence for our cherished freedom in our democratic republic. >From the DFL: For voting information, or if you need a ride to the polls, call 651-310-9831 or 866-840-2360 or check the web at www.votedfl.org "I honored Paul Wellstone by Voting Today" Jeffrey L. Strand (DFL SD58 officer) Shingle Creek 4-1 _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
