While I find the situation in the third ward to be one that is wrought with political speculation and searing unsubstantiated insight, I do think it is time we spoke directly to the issues that affect our ward/city.
First off - As For Joe, I feel for him and his family. To go through this ordeal and to face the ones to come, is truly something that I would NOT wish upon any one - nor their family! I wish the family luck and persistence to get through this. As for the verdict - justice is once again brought to the table. Some will partake of it. Others will criticize it. One will be sentenced by it. Like it or not that is our system and we can lambaste it or work to change it if we feel it to be wrong. When we look at our world today, especially Minneapolis, I would like to say that we as a whole are looking objectively at the situations that are placed before of us. I have indeed enjoyed the conversations this group has so spiritedly posted on this site. But I find that some of our participants have jumped to conclusions based on what the Star Trib tells them. Or worse yet, what some other person's opinion has told them they are to believe. I appreciate the kind words of Tamir. I to look upon him as a great guy with whom I share many beliefs. I appreciate Brian's positive speculation on my intent to run in this race. I particularly liked Dyna's expression of a need for the North to succeed from the 3rd ward to gain representation. And as always, Keith has a great ability to try and direct folks to the bigger picture and not to just the sensationalism of the moment. But the representation of who I am, what I believe in, where I work and with whom I associate and affiliate comes from me. The best way to get to the truth is to go to the source. So to end some of the speculation here we go; I intend to run for the vacant seat in the 3rd Ward. I am seeking endorsements as we speak. Having none officially I can only say that I intend to run as an Independent. My affiliations with candidates in the past are from all sides of the arena. (to name a few) I supported RT. I supported Mark Stenglein. I supported Wade Russell. I supported Lisa Mcdonald. I supported Welstone. And I supported Norm Coleman. There! Can any one take their crayon and connect the dots that lead solely to one camp or another? I am as well on the cities CUE committee. Does this help? I work with MCNC. Does this clear things up? The truth of the matter is if the people of this list wish know about me - ask me. I do not hand out second hand information. It comes from the source. I will continue as I did in the past election. I will go door to door and meet everyone I can in the WHOLE ward (north and northeast) And I will listen to what has to be done and strive to do just that. For the WHOLE ward. I encourage people to contact me. However if your goal is to leave threatening comments and deface my house, please do so by leaving your name. A faceless coward accomplishes nothing. I thank you all for talking the time to be involved in the cities issues. And I hope this will clear up any speculation, and that the rumors can stop. Sincerely, Valdis Rozentals 3rd Ward Saint Anthony West. Candidate for City Council _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
