Don Samuels strikes me as a little "i"ndependent who just goes about
getting the work done which in his ward is not an easy matter. Even if he
joined with the other two Greens it would be interesting but not sure where
it would lead for his future. And when people call this a one-party town
it is just that and how things get done at this point in time so they all
happen to get drawn into working with the DFL because there are not a lot
of choices once there when it comes to getting the work done each of them
needs to do. Lots of options there but I am not sure the DFL label
fits. Can someone explain to me why do partisan labels have to be put on
people who want to do good work through government for their communities?
Annie Young - political junkie and community agitator,
East Phillips
At 03:25 PM 12/3/04 -0800, Eric Mitchell wrote:
--- Booker Hodges <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am saddened to announce that council member Don
> Samuels has chosen to
> challenge Natalie Johnson-Lee for the 5th ward.
> Redistricting has caused
> this race to take place. Johnson-Lee currently
> represents about 75%-80% of
> the redistricted 5th ward.
While I agree with the statement that this is sad, I
have to disagree with the underlying tone or blame.
Booker is playing a little loose with the
redistricting timeline to suggest that it may be the
cause of this.
The lines were drawn before Samuels got in the race
and won the election, as a matter of fact, it was used
against him in the race. He chose to run anyway, and
decided against moving in Third Ward.
Aside from being black and living on the Northside,
these are two very different politicians from
different political parties (Johnson-Lee/Green,
Samuels/DFL). They have different styles of governing
and campaigning as well. Both will get their party
endorsement without a hitch and then run against each
other. Happens all over every year.
There is/was no conspiracy here. The redistricting
plan was signed off by DFLers, Greens, Republicans and
Independents alike on a Commission.
Eric Mitchell
St Paul
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