Below is the text of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune�s endorsement of Diane Loeffler.
59A: Loeffler DFLer Diane Loeffler has had a stellar career in public service, working in the trenches for all levels of government. She was our pick in the Sept. 14 primary; we strongly endorse her in the Nov. 2 election. Loeffler, 51, a lifelong northeast Minneapolis resident and health-policy analyst for Hennepin County, knows her way around the Legislature. She's headed a nonprofit agency, developed policy proposals for Minnesota cities, prepared budgets for a state agency, expanded home care for seniors and much more. She has the energy and experience to work effectively on a host of issues. She'll be a vigorous advocate for the troubled Minneapolis school system, arguing that the state has an obligation to keep it healthy. She'll also be a strong voice for human services as seen through the lens of the state's largest city. Two others are seeking the seat being vacated by retiring DFL Rep. Len Biernat. Republican Valdis Rozentals, 37, is a contractor specializing in historic home renovation and restoration. He's independent-minded and public-spirited, but na�ve about legislative work. Green Party candidate Tom Taylor, 49, a Northeast community activist, has worked in the catering and restaurant industry, and as a visual artist and graphic designer. He favors a universal health care system and holding polluters more accountable. But neighborhood rather than state issues are his long suit. Jeremy Wieland Circulation Director Utne magazine 1624 Harmon Place Minneapolis, MN 55403 612.338.5040 x326 www.utne.com 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
