I pretty much agree with the Observer's take on the Ward 13 debate,
with one addition -
While Ms. Hodges was on the attack, particularly in calling Ms.
McDonald's various finance ideas "gimmicks", she was herself short on
ideas. She expresses support for all the right things (NRP funding,
crime reduction, affordable housing), but her insights on how these
things might be accomplished is limited to, "I'll sit down with
constituents and talk about what we can do together."
I've seen Ms. McDonald talking one on one with people, and there's no
doubt that she's as tough, focused and determined as she ever was.
She's remarkably well read, and well versed in what's going on not
just in Minneapolis, but in other cities. I think what she showed on
Thursday is that she has matured and gained more perspective on life
in her time away from the council.
McDonald would bring an independent voice to the council that I think
would benefit more than just Ward 13 constituents. Hodges, I suspect,
would dance with them what brung her.
Becca Vargo Daggett
Seward
(disclaimer - I don't live in 13, but I am, obviously, a McDonald
supporter)
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