I encourage people to vote for Peter McLaughlin. My experience of Peter, and the experience of many community activists I trust and respect, affirms that he works hard, does not take criticism personally and dedicates himself to grass roots activism and activists.
He has provided a forum for those of us trying to put into place a new way-- a humane way-- to address homelessness. I wish he would take more credit for the huge opportunity he has provided those of us who claim to want the opportunity to change the old way of treating the poorest of our residents. He worked hard to get the LRT for this community. He worked hard to get Veteran's housing and was vital in getting support to create Anishinabe Wakiagun...he did this by listening and partnering with community activists and also by knowing where to go to get support from those with the identified power in this community. I have an affinity for public servants like Peter...he works hard, seems to have endless energy for public service and a sense of humor. I certainly am not DFL old guard... I have a great deal of mistrust for the DFL for the most part... but Peter is someone I trust. Because he will state what he stands for and will discuss his position. Thankyou to all those of you who have chosen public service. I read some of the posts and know I never would have the ability to take the slings and arrows thrown out. So, whomever you do vote for, please vote. Margaret Hastings Kingfield 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
