The state of Minnesota has dozens of boards and commissions to which people may be appointed. I have seen the number but cannot recall it exactly but it is dozens. City's have still more boards and commissions for which people are appointed. Many - in fact most - of these are volunteer posts.
Having been both an appointee (Mpls Charter Commission, State Board of Technical Colleges) and an appointer (appointed people to six boards, seven advisory commissions, when I was state commerce commissioner)I must ask: how in heavens name do you put people on these boards and without using appointments???????????? I don't know Ms. Marks. But the fact that she ran and lost for a seat on the Library Board should absolutely not be held against her. There is a vacancy and someone is going to be appointed to fill out that term - why should her previous candidacy disqualify her? Whoever is appointed will complete this term and then have be elected if they choose to run for the seat. Voters will then be able to say yes or no. Jim Bernstein Fulton -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Tom Welling Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2003 10:31 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] If Voters Reject You, Get Appointed! I don't like it all when people are appointed to boards and commissions. It circumvents democracy. It's especially disturbing to me when someone who ran for an elected position and lost tries to get appointed to the same position a few years later. Here's a current example: Wizard Marks (I believe her real name is Maureen) ran for the Library Board a few years ago and did not make a good showing at the polls. Now there is a vacancy and she is trying to circumvent the electorate and be appointed. I have to say, based on information and opinions contained in her posts, I would not vote for Ms Marks. Wizard is a very frequent poster on this list, so I'd like to hear her reasoning. Tom Welling CARAG _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web! REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ 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 REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. ________________________________ 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
