Tom Welling wrote: My question is, how much of an interest in Pulse does Basim have - does this explain the recent coverage of Sabri and Sabri supporters such as Peter McLaughlin, who was pictured at the ribbon cutting of another building? How will McLaughlin's association with Sabri affect his run for mayor?
Jim Graham wrote: Considering the sad circumstances around Brian Herron and the Federal Indictment, I am also amazed that any politician would be seen anywhere with Sabri, let alone where he could get his picture taken. Isn't Sabri still being prosecuted by the Federal Government for attempting to bribe at least one politician? If Peter is so imprudent as to be some how associated with Sabri it would also give many of his most ardent supporters pause to re-consider such support. (snip) Such an association might well end a very promising political career. David Piehl writes: As Jim noted, there are still federal charges against Basim Sabri surrounding the events of the spring and summer of 2001. Basim Sabri is alleged to have given Brian Herron $5,000 in an attempt to obtain Herron's assistance in receiving regulatory approval from the City to commence the proposed real estate project (Motel on Lakestreet & 2nd Ave); that Sabri offered Herron $10,000 to threaten the current property owners that the City would use it's power of eminent domain to take their property if they did not sell to Sabri; and that Sabri offered to give Herron $80,000 as a 10% kickback in return for his assisting Sabri to obtain $800,000 in community economic development grants for the proposed real estate development. Though I vehemently disagree with Peter McLaughlin's so-called "Access Project", I'm fully willing to admit that Peter has made positive contributions to the community, and would hate to see him get tangled in Sabri's web. Jim Graham wrote: Both Ed Felien and Peter McLaughlin were not shy about writing to the "List" when they ran for office. They answered personally when they felt slighted while running against each other, so I expect them to each answer personally what many might consider slanderous charges. David Piehl writes: I'm hoping for an explanation as well, and the sooner the better. David Piehl Central __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
