[Mpls] Comissioner Accountability

[Justin E.]

More than a week after emailing my County Commissioner (Gail Dorfman), and 
the swing vote on the stadium issue (Peter Mclaughlin), briefly expressing 
my opinion/concern over the proposed tax I have not received a response from 
either.  My question for other Minneapolis residents and Hennepin County 
residents is:   What type of accoutability to the public do these officials 
really have?

Last I checked they were holding elected positions.  If they do not have to 
respond to their constituants concerns what's to stop them from passing 
rules/ordinances/taxes with much more severe consequences to the residents 
living in Minneapolis?

I've spoken to collegues who have had the same experience on this issue. Any 
advice on how the system is supposed to work (malcontents included)?

Justin Eibenholzl
Armatage
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