For great background on the redistricting issue, see Chapter 12 (Gerrymandering Ward Redistricting), including an explantory map, and Chapter 13 (Redistricting, including 6 themes, 5 conclusions, 24 points to ponder to resolve this issue, and 7 recommended remedies) in Ron Edwards' new book, "The Minneapolis Story, Through My Eyes," as well as continuing comments on his web site, www.TheMinneapolisStory.com. Peter Jessen, Portland
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2003 7:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] FUNDRAISER FOR THE MPLS REDISTRICTING LAWSUIT You are invited to join Council Members Natalie Johnson Lee & Dean Zimmermann for the first event in support of the challenge to the redistricting of MPLS ward boundaries. It will be held on Monday, April 7th from 5 to 7 PM at Babalu, 800 North Washington Avenue in MPLS. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres/cash bar/music by 'Ticket To Brazil' This is a fundraising benefit for F.R.E.E. - "Friends for Redistricting Evenly & Equitably" - a citizens' committee in support of the "Minneapolis 16" redistricting lawsuit. Donations at the door. For further information on F.R.E.E.'s activities and the "MPLS. 16" lawsuit, contact either Jenny Heiser at 612-724-3888, [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Travis Lee at 612-859-8394, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Donations are not tax deductible. tom taylor lovely lower NE MPLS TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ 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 TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. ________________________________ 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