In a message dated 12/12/03 3:18:28 AM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< To answer Steve Brandt's question about Don Samuels and speculation that he'd be running against R.T. in '05: I recall reading about it in the City Pages last summer, but I was skeptical. Samuels has always struck me as being very entrenched in the New Guard, even before he won his council seat in a special election. Remember that photograph of him, his wife and R.T. Rybak? It was taken for the Strib, just after the riots in Jordan (which occurred the summer before Joe Biernat, Don Samuels's predecessor, was forced to resign). --------------------------------Peter Schmitz, thanking God I've never been homeless (so far) CARAG >> One of the most endearing qualities of Don Samuels is his willingness to bring all stake holders into the circle. This helps facilitate problem solving. It has been his most enduring quality, too. He may, though, sometimes sound cryptic; like the Oracle at Delphi. This reflects his willingness toward reflection on complicated issues; rather than glib soundbites. This in stark contrast to our favorite amateur actor, RT, and his smiley face style of civic action; and accountability. I will reimburse Margaret Hastings $100 Excess fee to the Kaplan/RT deal. I know she will help create a warm fuzzy for all attendees, there. Margaret, just bring me your paid receipt, OK? I will make it $200 reimbursement if you will bring a person who lives "under the bridge" along with you. But, caveat, that person must appear in the original, unvarnished, condition. I look forward to THOSE pictures in Mpls/St.Paul Mag. Keith Reitman NearNorth 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. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ 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
