A minor correction to Rod Kruger's posting. He wrote:
In the DFL endorsement for Library Board this year there were 6 men seeking the endorsement and 2 women, as Loki mentioned both women were endorsed.
Actually, Library Board Trustee Virginia Holte also sought the DFL endorsement for a period of time. She attended DFL ward conventions for a couple of months, informing delegates that she was running for the endorsement. Then, for reasons unknown, Ms. Holte dropped out at the last minute -- at the city convention itself, if memory serves me right.
Like Rod, I too am honored to be endorsed by MN NOW (receiving their highest rating) and the DFL Feminist Caucus. I have also been endorsed by Stonewall DFL and the DFL Party. The support of these organizations is based in part on my long history (all the way back to marching in the '70's for the ERA) for gender/sexual equality and social justice. I am a male feminist, LGBT activist, civil rights advocate -- and proud of it. As such, and as a Human Resources Administrator and Affirmative Action Officer for a multi-state non profit, I also know it's smart economically for business and society to ensure equality of pay and employment opportunities. Therefore, should I be fortunate enough to be elected on November 8, you can be sure that I will always speak out in favor of such employment practices for all employees within the Minneapolis Public Library system.
On a personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to commend all candidates, for all offices, who will be on the ballot next Tuesday and those candidates who did not make it through the Primary. Running for office is not easy. It can take its toll on a financial and personal level. Your family and friends don't get to see much of you, and you find yourself catching heat sometimes for speaking your mind. But please know that you are doing some of the hardest work democracy demands of us -- to actively work on trying to better your community. Minneapolis is richer for your efforts.
For me, although it has been exhausting at times, it has been an exhilarating and wonderful experience. I have had the time of my life meeting thousands of people, and have truly enjoyed getting to personally know some of the other candidates and their families.
Thank you, everyone. Best wishes to all on November 8. Alan Hooker Camden / Victory Neighborhood Candidate for Minneapolis Library Board www.alanhooker.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact 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 Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[email protected] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
