Re: [Mpls] Hooters to Block E?
Mike Nelson makes excellent points about Block E. I, too recall fondly the old Block E, before it became a parking lot and ultimately the new monstrosity as it now stands. That block had character! Now it looks prefabbed, and suburban vanilla. As to Hooters going in, I think it's a perfect fit. It's bland food, and suburban. I find it quite dull. Should be a hit in the new Minneapolis order. Some question whether Hooters could survive in DT Mpls. How silly. Hooters is the only "bar" in the Mall of America that survived the Bloomington smoking ban. That's a good track-record, prerequisite for surviving in Minneapolis. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
You tell 'em! Marie 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] Hooters to Block E?
Thank you Loki! Block E was razed years ago because some people felt uncomfortable there. Those people were not forced to be there. It was just another case of the tyranny of the minority in my opinion. I'm a small person, physically speaking, and I never had a problem on that block as it was before it was razed. I miss Moby Dicks, The Best Steak House, Rifle Sport, Bradys, Shinders, the Italian restaurant on the 7th St. side that I cannot remember the name of now. When the block was destroyed, it was with the expectation that crime, and "unsavory people" would disappear. What happened was that they just moved. Jerseys on Lake St. and Sunnys on Chicago are two places that got much worse as far as I know. I live on the South side. I can't tell you about other parts of town, but it was obvious here. City Center also had their share of problems. Obviously, I'm not saying that there weren't problems on Block E, but the way it was dealt with was silly in my opinion. They tore down a couple of bars, a game arcade, a bookstore, a hotel, some restaurants, and what did they put up after years of focus groups and experts giving their all? A couple bars, a game arcade, a bookstore, a hotel and some restaurants. Oh, but they're all beige just like the suburbs. That makes it OK. Has anyone else noticed the crime map in the Downtown Journal? It seems that there's a trend toward assaults outside the Hardrock Café. Where's that? Block E, or as I call it, Block Eh. Mike Nelson Central neighborhood Peoples Republic of Minneapolis -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loki Anderson Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 12:26 PM To: Mpls Issues List Subject: RE: [Mpls] Hooters to Block E? The objection to this particular business being in Block E is pretty silly. Yeah, it's tacky to have a bar whose main claim to fame is its waitresses in short shorts and tight t's, but within two or three blocks of Block E you have two heterto-male-oriented strip clubs (the Skyway Lounge and, Natalie Johnson-Lee's favorite, Augie's) plus a couple gay clubs that regularly feature male dancers dressed only in thongs. Note to the Council: Hennepin Avenue is already tacky with or without Hooter's. Loki Anderson Downtown richard carney <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I did enjoy CM Goodman's quote that "Hooters is just so tacky". This is "Block E" we're talking about...right? Richard Carney St. Paul (still waiting for the ESPN Zone to open) 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: Fw: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Dean E. Carlson East Harriet, Ward 10 Proud Parishiner of Annunciation Church Proud Parent of two Annunciation School children What is really sad is the opponents of the football field are so desparate in their opposition to DSL's plans that they are willing to resort to name calling, ugly name calling at that. Let's elevate the discourse, there's plenty to discuss regarding DSL's football field plans that don't involve dragging a whole religion through the mire. What is even sadder is the proponents of the football field endorse the Park Board foregoing their own rules and stacking a CAC that did not allow ALL citizens who were there for 3/4 of the meetings to vote and who are so closed minded to anything but a football field that they will sacrifice the tennis courts and the possibility of a stadium within walking distance that would include the track team as well. Oh, and while we're on the subject, the first name calling about "elitists" and "selfish residents" and distortions that Islanders pay no taxes came from the PROponents. But why let a little truth ruin a good argument? Steve Nelson Willard Hay Proud Charter Member of Park Watch 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Transportation Justice for the 25% of Mpls Householdswithout Cars
--- "Timothy J. Salo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Michael Thompson asks: > > > ... Did someone slip another justice in on us > sometime, without > > letting us know? ... > > Apparently, some readers aren't taking > "transportation justice" > as seriously as others believe they ought. If they > don't, upon hearing > the term, immediately believe in the rightness of > the cause, the > correctness of the analysis, and the necessity for > immediate action, > they risk being labeled "transportationist". Of > course, this may > leave them wondering whether this is closer to being > an > environmentalist or a classist. > > (Actually, this may be another example of "plays > well with the > base", but sounds peculiar [at best] to a broader > audience. > I guess it depends on who your intended audience is > and what your > objectives are.) > > Tim Salo > Mac-Groveland/Dinkytown If Michael and Tim don't understand the economic and social impacts of one's ability to be mobile I guess I can't help them. But, I will, give you an opposite perspective on the transportation justice issue if it makes you feel better. Maybe those of us without cars are the privileged? >From Energy and Equity by Ivan Illich The typical American male devotes more than 1,600 hours a year to his car. He sits in it while it goes and while it stands idling. He parks it and searches for it. He earns the money to put down on it and to meet the monthly installments. He works to pay for petrol, tolls, insurance, taxes and tickets. He spends four of his sixteen waking hours on the road or gathering resources for it. And this figure does not take account of the time consumed by other activities dictated by transport: time spent in hospitals, traffic courts and garages: time spent watching automobile commercials or attending consumer education meetings to improve quality of the next buy. The model American puts in 1,600 hours to get 7,500 miles: less than five miles an hour. End quote Matty Lang, Wishing I had a vacation home in Dinkytown Central __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club Endorsement of R.T. Rybak
On 11/3/05 6:11 PM, "Dyna" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> and with a broad range of stakeholders to secure the conversion of >> the Riverside coal plant to cleaner natural gas. > > Meanwhile, new coal burning plants in the Dakotas are on the > drawing board, and natural gas has become so expensive that Riverside > plant will rarely burn it. Since there appears to be some confusion over just what will be occurring at the Riverside plant, here it is again: The plant will be converting from coal-fired boilers to natural-gas fired boilers. This work will start in 2007, if I am remembering correctly, and is scheduled to be completed sometime in 2009. Once the project is completed, Riverside will no longer be able to burn coal. Mark Snyder Windom Park 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Nikki Carlson writes: > > I was at the meeting last night. John Erwin > brought > > up 3 amendments to the CAC playing field design > > motion: non-discrimination, more landscaping, and > > alternative parking. Since the motion was about > > design, most commissioners asked why he was > bringing > > up non-discrimination at that time. Bob Fine asked > > how it differed from statutes already governing > city > > and park properties. John didn't have anything in > > writing and didn't offer any explanation other > than > > he wouldn't support the project without it. So Bob > > didn't accept the amendment as friendly so the > board > > could consider it separately. That's all that > > happened. Everyone, including Bob Fine, was in > favor > > of it. Bob Fine was in a temper during the meeting - and John Erwin's motion visibly irritated Fine. > > There was never an opportunity for anyone from > > DeLaSalle to comment one way or the other. > > That was too bad. I'd like to know DeLaSalle's position on this. > > Then come this morning I read Britt Robson's > article > > written more than an hour before the park meeting > > even started last night. It included exact > language > > from the Ft. Snelling skate park agreement that > was > > not brought up last night. And he asks "Will > > Non-Discrimination Clause Trip Up DeLaSalle > Stadium > > Efforts?" Darn, it didn't. Too bad. Your plot was > > foiled. It's too bad this issue wasn't brought up last night? > > How dare you call yourselves reformers when you > play > > these deceptive and manipulative games? Knock it > > off. You're not fooling anybody. This is a school. > > Trying to educate children. Examine your > consciences > > and stop these sleazy and underhanded methods of > > promoting integrity. As others have pointed out, the issue of non-discrimination was brought up before on this list. St Joan's - a catholic congregation that reaches out to gay parishioners - regularly gets diciplined by the catholic hiararchy in St Paul. The Vatican has been in the news lately for their tougher policy on gay priests - that is, getting rid of all gay priests - not on the basis of behavior (violating celebacy vows), but on the basis of being gay. It speaks volumes that the boiler plate language used by the Park board on these reciprocal use agreements somehow got removed from the draft agreements with DeLaSalle - and it's good that John Erwin raised the issue publicly. Eva Eva Young Near North Minneapolis Blogs: http://lloydletta.blogspot.com http://www.outletradio.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] There's now a race 4th Ward
I met Megan Pogatchnik at Farview Park during a special WCCO broadcast yesterday addressing crime in North and its effects throughout the City and region. The radio show gave candidates a chance to share how they would address the issues. Megan, who's worked as a housing inspector in Minneapolis, had some good things to say and is probably worth a look if you're a fourth ward resident. She's running her campaign as a last minute write-in. No website, no campaign manager--just an ad in the Camden news and a flyer summing up who she is and where she stands. Justin Eibenholzl Armatage 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Endorsement arguments
I read the Mpls Issues list in digest form, and speaking only for myself, I'm skimming past the messages about the Sierra Club and endorsements in the Minneapolis mayor's race. With all due respect to Sierra Club members and their good work, I wonder if the parsing out of the endorsement process needed to be aired in this forum. It has the whiff of dirty laundry. I made up my mind on the mayor's race a long time ago, and the details of one passionate group's endorsement process and follow-up aren't going to influence my decision. Mark Hanson Prospect Park 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Insight News Endorsements
What is "bullet balloting"? Bill Dooley Kenny 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Prairie Home Companion to Downtown Mpls.?
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > How can they possibly hope to compete with Hooters? > > Because we Minnisotians only have lust for that which is just above average. A knowing nod and fare thee well to anyone who takes on airs, especially when it's injected dontcha' know. Jon Gorder Cathedral Hill __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Prairie Home Companion to Downtown Mpls.?
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > How can they possibly hope to compete with Hooters? > > Because we Minnisotians only have lust for that which is just above average. A knowing nod and fare thee well to anyone who takes on airs, especially when it's injected dontcha' know. Jon Gorder Cathedral Hill __ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Justice Du Jour
Michael Thompson wrote: Please assist with the definition of "social justice." Is "social justice" about equal opportunity, or equal outcome? It appears to me that the latter is the operant notion in "social justice" rather than the former. But since it's your term, maybe you can help. Social justice is respeecting the dignity of every human being. It implies equal opportunity but also that basic needs are met. What will happen to you and me when we have to give up our car keys due to age or some other reason? I'll call for a ride. I won't automatically assume the government will be responsible for transporting me all over creation just because I want to go somewhere. Who's going to come pick you up during the weekday when your kids are working? People should be able to live independently in a way that respects their dignity. The "collective," as you put it (that is, us) has a responsibility to the common good. Government services funded through taxes are how we express our priority and commitment to the dignity of those in our community. It's absolutely criminal that the recent service cuts stranded a lot of disabled people in the inner suburbs. I was at the Met Council hearings on those cuts and people literally begged the council not to cut them off from their jobs. "Criminal" is a strong word, but then again so is "justice" in the context of transportation. The city has a transportation system. I believe it is adequate, though it is obvious many don't. Talk to the many users of transit about how the cuts affected them. We also have [LRT] to transport the less-well-heeled workers and citizens of downtown Minneapolis from their mundane workaday lives (this is how it was sold to us) It was? I never read anything about "mundane." It's clear you're just being belligerent. Nevertheless, when I parse out your apparent logic, all I can come up with is that, somehow, the government holds the ultimate responsibility to get people from point A to point B, and government's failure to do so is criminal. "The government" is us. And yes, we _do_ have a responsibility to each other. How should that responsibility be expressed? What's your plan? As with most catch-phrases associated with "justice" these days, it appears to me that transportation is yet another "right" that people have and, if the populace so lacks it, justice will not prevail. Do we have a right to opportunity or not? Do we have the right to worship in our community of choice or not? These are fundamental American values and when we deny the means to exercise them, we are sowing injustice. Services cuts to busses will ultimately continue to happen within a city, county and state that refuses to curb spending and demands that everything is a "need" and there are no "want"s. I will contend, or maybe even agree, that public transportation is a "need" more than a "want"... but then a "want" will have to be sacrificed in order to make it happen (and holy hell will break loose when that individual's ox is gored). Anyway, when we all finally realize this simple equation, "justice" may actually prevail. You have made two flawed assumptions: the first that we must operate under a system of scarcity. We are a state and country of abundance. Sharing that abundance is the first step toward justice. Your second flawed assumption is that the wants of the individual must necessarily trump the needs of the community. That is an extreme distortion of our traditional American way of life, twisted into a system where hyper-individualism, isolation and fear dominate our very thinking. David Greene The Wedge 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Parks -your best investment
In less than a week, I might have to say we instead of they. So in what might be a last shot as an outsider, let me try to pin down another source of potential controversy. The Park Board is launching a $20,000 ad campaign-promoting the Park Board and has produced a 20 minute DVD for distribution and airing on public access television. Mpls. Parks- your best investment I have seen it twice. I really don't like it. I do think we should promote our Park system, but this piece comes off as political propaganda for commercialization of our parks and the building of the Nieman sports complex. The emphasis is on entertainment as the end goal in a way that to me makes our park system seem similar to the Mall of America. It is not that promotion of these things should not occur, but it is shocking to me that the real value of our Parks and an expression of the true vision and mission is nowhere to be found in this poorly thought out and expensive commercial. The reason this Park system is great is that it is a system related to linking the preservation of natural features and establishing free activities in local parks within six blocks of every home. The history and geography really do matter, passive recreation and the preservation of greenspace are steam rolled over by the promotion of the commercialization of our Parks in this ad. The contributions of Horace Cleveland and Theodore Wirth are nowhere to be found, which is more than a historical oversight, it is an indication that the legacy of what we have now is not understood. The Parks are many things to many people but the DVD vision is not mine. For me the images would be: the May Day celebration, the Mississippi River Gorge and the Winchell trail, 4 pitch base ball with half of the kids looking at ants, swimming in Lake Nokomis (from the kid beach where you don't have to pay for parking), touring the Wirth House and walking in the Eloise Butler wildlife preserve or launching my boat from the North Mississippi Park boat launch or Halloween Parades. The thing that bothers me is the message. The message should be consistent with the core values and mission of the Park Board. We have a great Park system and I hope the DVD can be modified to include a truer and more complete vision. Thanks, Scott VreelandSeward Park Board candidate and movie critic Todd Melby should do the voice over and the kids at Powderhorn should do the music 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club endorsement of RT
Sierra Club has a well-established process for doing endorsements. Regardless of the process, the number of people on the committee, or other sincere efforts to do so, the Political Committee could never speak for each and every Club member. There are about 5,000 or so SC members in Minneapolis, very few of whom are likely to have always agreed with all of the Club's endorsements and positions on issues. I doubt very much that there are only four Club members out there who disagree with the Club's Mayoral endorsement. That would simply be unrealistic. I don't think this discussion was originally intended to be about Sierra Club. I think it was about the candidates running for office and their positions on issues. The election is Tuesday, folks. Karen Harder Lynnhurst > From: ken bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Your allegations seem over the top, would you please publicly state who these > four Sierra Club members are that are so unhappy with the endorsment? I > participated on the two committees and do not recall this oposition but rather > committee members being very excited about endorsing R.T. Rybak again. > 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club endorsed RT: Laura Huseby real story!!!
Ken, Laura has been on Sierra Club's Water Committee for 2 1/2 years and has been very active on a number of issues by doing research and developing issue statements for Committee consideration. She has a technical background that has been extremely helpful on many different issues. I'm sure she's been a member a lot longer than that. You should apologize publicly for your extremely rude and misplaced remarks. Karen Harder Lynnhurst > From: ken bradley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 13:15:54 -0800 (PST) > To: rick broberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, megan goodmundson > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, mpls > Subject: [Mpls] Sierra Club endorsed RT: Laura Huseby real story!!! > > > > Laura Huseby wrote:Sierra Club volunteer, member and McLaughlin supporter > > > Ken Bradley writes: > > > CLAIM: Laura Huseby McLaughlin supporter, Sierra Club volunteer, member. > > REALITY: Laura Huseby became a Sierra Club member in February of 2005. She > made her decision to join the organization after the Sierra Club had already > began its endorsing procress for mayor. She never attended any Minneapolis > Political Committee meetings that are open to members. It seems like she may > have joined to just be able to criticize endorsements as a member. We call > this SPIN. > > > > Ken Bradley > > Kenny Neighborhood > > > > > > > > > - > Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. > 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:mpls@mnforum.org > Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Insight News Endorsements
I questioned this post also and sent Rod a note. The candidates should be candidates and their names should be spelt correctly. This is even more reason to question endorsementsand Rod should have proofed and questioned before posting. Revealing what one of my female friends went through a few years ago at the Strib...she was black & GOP, (in case they need a jog in memory) soured me towards endorsements. If a paper wishes to write about each candidate...great, equal time...educate with truths but don't influence. To come out and proclaim bullet balloting! Lots of interesting things going on this year. Law suits, joining clubs to be dissidents, campaign material with disclaimers more indepth than the candidates themselves, and everyone has become an environmentalist in the last two weeks! Dorie Gallagher/Nokomis With no inkling of criteria used to "endorse" and Insight's obvious obliviousness to the candidates, or at least their clear disrespect for them in spelling some of their names wrong, (Louis Birnstein??, Tracy Norstrom??), how can we take these "endorsements" seriously? Or maybe the obvious answer is, we shouldn't...? One other question: Given the number of folks on the list who were unhappy with the Strib's Park Board calls, I wonder if it is appropriate to ask the Strib editorial board what their process was, what the interview questions were (assuming there were interviews), and what their criteria for endorsement are - for ALL offices? That would help me understand some of the story... scott marshall - - 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Insight News Endorsements
With no inkling of criteria used to "endorse" and Insight's obvious obliviousness to the candidates, or at least their clear disrespect for them in spelling some of their names wrong, (Louis Birnstein??, Tracy Norstrom??), how can we take these "endorsements" seriously? Or maybe the obvious answer is, we shouldn't...? One other question: Given the number of folks on the list who were unhappy with the Strib's Park Board calls, I wonder if it is appropriate to ask the Strib editorial board what their process was, what the interview questions were (assuming there were interviews), and what their criteria for endorsement are - for ALL offices? That would help me understand some of the story... scott marshall kingfield On Nov 3, 2005, at 4:01 PM, Krueger, Rodney wrote: Insight News Endorsements: Thursday, November 03, 2005 http://www.insightnews.com/articles.asp?mode=display&articleID=2066 Twin Cities voters are at a crossroads. While differences in candidates for important local offices may not seem great, we believe they are appreciable and bear scrutiny and analysis by voters. Having conducted public policy forum broadcast interviews with those seeking office in the upcoming election, Insight News endorses the following candidates based on our observation of the candidates' relationship to and history with the Twin Cities Black community. These endorsements reflect our belief that the candidates have a genuine commitment to empowering our community through a vision and policy of inclusion that will be evidenced in support for programs that mean growth and development of Twin Cities Black communities. Mayor: For Mayor of Minneapolis, Insight endorses Peter McLaughlin. McLaughlin is a career politician and a career public servant whose service brings honor to the art of politics and governance. McLaughlin ably serves our region as a Hennepin County Commissioner. As Mayor of Minneapolis, he will provide hands-on, hard-ball management and policy experience that will advantage the city. McLaughlin was successful at the county level in creating a hedge against state and federal budget cuts because of strong and respected ties to state and federal policy makers, and because on his watch, the county has been effective in managing taxpayers' money. City Council: Insight endorses Don Samuels for Minneapolis 5th Ward City Council. Samuels continues to articulate a vision for maintaining and growing our community by encouraging Black business investment and development on the Northside. Samuels promotes the idea that if Asians have been supported in their desire to create a business and cultural destination, University Avenue in St. Paul, and if Latino communities, have been supported in their desire to establish their cultural identity as a Lake Street business asset, so too should Black people expect and gain support for establishing West Broadway as a vibrant economic gem that incubates, grows, and celebrates businesses that reflect the strengths of Black culture and identity. While others may criticize him for being absent from City Hall to conduct vigils in North Minneapolis to note and mourn the victims of murder, we say it's about time for someone in City Hall to take Black life seriously. If every senseless killing were given the attention and scrutiny Samuels is calling for, even to the point of some other city business not going forward, because the city feels a duty to fix the conditions that make murder an option for the hopeless, that perhaps would be a sign that our city is on the road toward equity and parity for our community in governance and public life. Insight endorses Diane Hofstede for Minneapolis 3rd Ward City Council. Hofstede has been a visionary pioneer in public education and particularly in stewardship in the Minneapolis Public Library system, where she has served with distinction as an elected director. Insight endorses Ralph Remington for 10th Ward City Council. Remington has done his homework. He is knowledgeable, articulate, capable and an effective bridge builder. Remington's is a bellwether candidacy, through which some learning may be gained regarding white voters' capacity to see beyond race and prejudice which appears here as "Minnesota Nice", this millennium's reincarnation of the Nixon-Agnew theology of benign neglect. Remington is the best candidate for the mostly white 10th Ward and 10th Ward voters should affirm him and themselves in selecting him. Insight endorses Elizabeth Glidden for 8th Ward City Council. Glidden is a civil rights and workers' rights lawyer who has cultivated progressive coalitions that stand to serve the predominantly Black 8th ward well. Her opponent, Marie Houser, crossed the ethics line, damaging her own credibility, by unauthorized representation in campaign literature of Mary Merrill Anderson as a supporter, even after it was demanded of her that the literature n
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club Endorsement of R.T. Rybak
Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses R.T. Rybak for Mayor because he will be the strongest advocate for clean air and water, greener government, vibrant neighborhoods and world-class parks. There are hundreds of stronger advocates for these laudable goals in Minneapolis. Most of them are ordinary citizens who would rather quietly work toward those goals than grandstanding by running for mayor. It is clear that for Mayor Rybak the environment is not a side- nor a stand-alone issue; he incorporates green initiatives into city planning across all departments. Then how come the City Council had to take the initiative to put renewable fuels into the tanks of our city vehicles? Mayor Rybak negotiates hard while at the same time building coalitions, as he has done with suburban representatives along 35W to secure a bus rapid transitway instead of a cars-only freeway expansion, When he should have held his ground and fought for more more efficient light rail in that corridor. with legislators to develop a statewide aviation strategy, Then how come they're still expanding the airport on our southern border- this was R.T.'s major issue and he's dropped the ball (again). and with a broad range of stakeholders to secure the conversion of the Riverside coal plant to cleaner natural gas. Meanwhile, new coal burning plants in the Dakotas are on the drawing board, and natural gas has become so expensive that Riverside plant will rarely burn it. Mayor Rybak has also taken simple steps to green up City Hall, like immediately replacing the Mayor's Lincoln Town Car with a hybrid car And having an MPD officer in the Town Car's down market twin, A Crown Vic police cruiser. follow the mayoral Prius to provide security is not more efficient or better for the environment. At least R.T.'s predecessor "carpooled" with the officer in the cruiser instead of wasting the taxpayers money looking fashionable in the Prius while an officer in a Crown Vic follows. Mayor Fraser, who is endorsing Peter McLaughlin, was quite happy to ride his own bicycle to work instead of a taxpayer provided car and police escort. , setting computer monitors to sleep mode to conserve energy, A mayor who couldn't remember to shut off his city supplied car and at least put it in park did that? BTW, most computers and monitors sold over the last decade go to sleep automatically when idle without R.T.'s assistance; R.T. has only been mayor for a bit over 3 years. using energy efficient lighting, and increasing to 95% the amount of paper being used that has at least 30% recycled content. These were trends that were already occurring without any (in)action by R.T. whatsoever. The Mayor also raised money to plant 5,000 trees throughout Minneapolis, even though that is technically the Park Board's responsibility, Due to R.T.'s decision to reduce police staffing, many of those trees have already been run over by the drunken and drugged drivers who have free run of our streets. and he is putting much needed funding into expanding our bikeways throughout the city. Much of that funding is federal and state money that R.T. has no right to claim credit for. Rooted in activism, Mayor Rybak understands the importance of engaging community groups in issues facing our city. R.T.'s activist roots pretty much consisted of protesting airport noise in his affluent neighborhood. After nearly a full term as mayor, those of us who are stuck in the working class neighborhoods are increasingly kept awake by gunfire at night. And while airport noise has yet to produce a fatality, on R.T.'s watch storekeepers, seniors, and children have been killed and maimed by that increasing gunfire. Further, the Mayor does not accept campaign contributions from people who do business with the city. You sure about that? We endorsed Mayor Rybak in 2001. During his first term, despite tight fiscal constraints, the Mayor has moved green initiatives forward and taken positive steps to green up City Hall. Yes, on R.T.'s watch we have seen a difference- My gas bill this month was over $50 and I haven't even turned on the heat yet. And while R.T.'s office is warm and comfy, I and my neighbors live in sweaters- the thermometer next to me here in my home reads 56 degrees. Seeking relief from the gas company's city protected monopoly, I applied for a permit for a corn fueled heater. Instead of a permit I received back a demand for a copy of my driver's license- this is R.T.'s new user friendly "One Stop" Permitting process? Mayor Rybak sticks to his principles, He's still fighting airport noise... he builds exciting coalitions, With workers left on the sidelines. and he puts the environment first. Consistently fighting airport noise over Minneapolis wealthiest neighborhoods! For these reasons and more the Sierra Club endorsed him for a second term and
Re: [Mpls] Justice Du Jour
David Greene said (and MT responds): Transportation is absolutely a justice issue. I wouldn't label it "transportation justice." It's social justice. No reason to fragment our efforts. Please assist with the definition of "social justice." Is "social justice" about equal opportunity, or equal outcome? It appears to me that the latter is the operant notion in "social justice" rather than the former. But since it's your term, maybe you can help. If people cannot get to where they need to go for a job, health care, food, clothing, etc. then they are suffering oppression. Does that mean if/when my car breaks down, I'm being oppressed? What will happen to you and me when we have to give up our car keys due to age or some other reason? I'll call for a ride. I won't automatically assume the government will be responsible for transporting me all over creation just because I want to go somewhere. It's absolutely criminal that the recent service cuts stranded a lot of disabled people in the inner suburbs. I was at the Met Council hearings on those cuts and people literally begged the council not to cut them off from their jobs. "Criminal" is a strong word, but then again so is "justice" in the context of transportation. The city has a transportation system. I believe it is adequate, though it is obvious many don't. We also have a trolley to transport the less-well-heeled workers and citizens of downtown Minneapolis from their mundane workaday lives (this is how it was sold to us) to the Mall of America and the airport where they can spend their less-than-livable wages. We have a taxi system that just saw raises in rates. We have hOurCar where people can drive a new Prius about town (a Neon wouldn't do, for about half the price). Nevertheless, when I parse out your apparent logic, all I can come up with is that, somehow, the government holds the ultimate responsibility to get people from point A to point B, and government's failure to do so is criminal. As with most catch-phrases associated with "justice" these days, it appears to me that transportation is yet another "right" that people have and, if the populace so lacks it, justice will not prevail. Services cuts to busses will ultimately continue to happen within a city, county and state that refuses to curb spending and demands that everything is a "need" and there are no "want"s. I will contend, or maybe even agree, that public transportation is a "need" more than a "want"... but then a "want" will have to be sacrificed in order to make it happen (and holy hell will break loose when that individual's ox is gored). Anyway, when we all finally realize this simple equation, "justice" may actually prevail. Mike Thompson Windom 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Insight News Endorsements
shows a callous disregard for Merrill-Anderson, for Black people, and for voters in general. My mother has lived in the 8th ward for a long time. She raised three children there. Most of our friends were minorities: Black, Hispanic and Native American. My mother worked in children's and adolescent mental health as a nurse for many years. A disproportionate number of families with which she worked were minorities. My mother hired a young Black woman, LaTanya, from across the alley to be our sitter when my parents could afford to take a night away from us children. My mother maintained many friendships with her Black neighbors, many of whom had children and grandchildren that were our friends. Get the idea? I can deal with misplaced smear attacks, people questioning my mother's efficacy on the MPRB and other political maneuvering. I ABSOLUTELY REFUSE to let anyone, especially a locally owned and operated Black publication, allege or even hint that my mother may be racist. My mother has done only good for the minority population in this city during her professional career as a nurse and personally as a community participant and advocate. Draw your own conclusions about the lit drop, but keep your "oh my gosh white racist woman" rhetoric to yourself, for it is completely false. Just as minorities wish to not be a book with a judged cover, so too does everyone else. Have a little empathy and next time do a bit more investigation before you pass judgment. David Hauser Logan, where he still gets to enjoy diversity every day. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Election Night Party for 6th Ward Council Candidate Robert Lilligren
Join us for the election night "Party on Eat Street". The Robert Lilligren Ward 6 Election Night Party at Azia In the Caterpillar Lounge 26th and Nicollet 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Soft Drinks and Appetizers Provided Cash Bar/Full Menu Available Contact Sarah Burt Vote Robert Campaign Director 612-964-4208 Come and celebrate democracy Barb Lickness Whittier Ward 6 Robert Lilligren Campaign Volunteer "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Do Not Camp Out in North Minneapolis
I can think of no better reason NOT to vote for Aaron Neumann than this post of his intent to "camp out" in at risk neighborhoods as part of his campaign strategy. The blocks in the Northside neighborhoods, irregardless of what Ward location are already costing the tax payers of the City additional public safety dollars without adding the cost to protect a politician who is chasing fame with irresponsible stunts. It is an insult to residents of these neighborhoods to be selected for Neumann's special attention and transient occupancy! Neumann's self aggrandizement is the worst kind of exploitation of the issues occurring in at risk neighborhoods. And, it is an insult to the many people who live and work in these neighborhoods to change exaggerated perceptions of lawlessness, empower residents and achieve stability. Also, this intended behavior is a clear indication that Neumann does not understand the reality of Northside issues and has no regard, or respect, for the people engaged in the intense struggle of survival either criminal, or victim. Stay home Aaron Neumann - you will cause more trouble than this election is worth. Roberta Englund Folwell Neighborhood 4th Ward CARE Task Force 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
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Sure, Two of those people have already posted on this list (look in the last 3 Digest versions). I suggest you speak with them yourself...should be a simple matter to find them on the list. Guy Hello Guy, Your allegations seem over the top, would you please publicly state who these four Sierra Club members are that are so unhappy with the endorsment? I participated on the two committees and do not recall this oposition but rather committee members being very excited about endorsing R.T. Rybak again. Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses R.T. Rybak for Mayor because he will be the strongest advocate for clean air and water, greener government, vibrant neighborhoods and world-class parks. Sierra Club endorsements follow a two-committee process. The Minneapolis Political Committee is comprised of member volunteers who were invited to participate last January through our newsletter and online activist network and by other volunteers. This committee prioritizes races, screens candidates and makes recommendations to our Chapter Executive Committee, the elected governing body for the Minnesota Sierra Club which has final authority over our endorsement decisions. Each committee requires a two-thirds vote for an endorsement to proceed. The Sierra Club is a non-partisan organization and our endorsment committee was open to all 20,000 members in Minnesota, including 4,400 in Minneapolis. I don't doubt that a few Sierra Club members might not agree with some of our endorsments, but you can find somone in every organization that has members that do not agree with the endorsments. I know city union members that do not agree with some of the endorsments made but that does not make the unions endorsment corrupt. The Sierra Club has one of the most open and transparent democratic endorsing processes. A member of the Sierra Club might not agree with one of our endorsments but that should not minimize the work of committed volunteers that spent many hours, and nights preparing, screening and debating endorsments. Criticizing the endorsments is very disrespectful to those committed volunteers. Ken Bradley Former Sierra Club State Chair Guy Gambill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Minneapolis, In response to this post: "Hello Minneapolis! Mayor RY Rybak was endorsed by the Sierra Club. Enough said." Except for one teeny problem: There were 4 very unhappy campers from the Sierra Club at Commissioner Mclaughlin's Forum. Like so many others, they claim that they were misled in their endorsement of RT... Where do you think I got the information for my postings? Oh, by the way, isn't RT's second vehicle a mini-van? Let's not forget to mention that...One other point of interest...Mclaughlin attended the many, many LRT community meetings...How many did RT attend? Oh, that's right, he showed up for the ribbon-cutting. Typical. Guy Gambill (Uptown) __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Insight News Endorsements
Insight News Endorsements: Thursday, November 03, 2005 http://www.insightnews.com/articles.asp?mode=display&articleID=2066 Twin Cities voters are at a crossroads. While differences in candidates for important local offices may not seem great, we believe they are appreciable and bear scrutiny and analysis by voters. Having conducted public policy forum broadcast interviews with those seeking office in the upcoming election, Insight News endorses the following candidates based on our observation of the candidates' relationship to and history with the Twin Cities Black community. These endorsements reflect our belief that the candidates have a genuine commitment to empowering our community through a vision and policy of inclusion that will be evidenced in support for programs that mean growth and development of Twin Cities Black communities. Mayor: For Mayor of Minneapolis, Insight endorses Peter McLaughlin. McLaughlin is a career politician and a career public servant whose service brings honor to the art of politics and governance. McLaughlin ably serves our region as a Hennepin County Commissioner. As Mayor of Minneapolis, he will provide hands-on, hard-ball management and policy experience that will advantage the city. McLaughlin was successful at the county level in creating a hedge against state and federal budget cuts because of strong and respected ties to state and federal policy makers, and because on his watch, the county has been effective in managing taxpayers' money. City Council: Insight endorses Don Samuels for Minneapolis 5th Ward City Council. Samuels continues to articulate a vision for maintaining and growing our community by encouraging Black business investment and development on the Northside. Samuels promotes the idea that if Asians have been supported in their desire to create a business and cultural destination, University Avenue in St. Paul, and if Latino communities, have been supported in their desire to establish their cultural identity as a Lake Street business asset, so too should Black people expect and gain support for establishing West Broadway as a vibrant economic gem that incubates, grows, and celebrates businesses that reflect the strengths of Black culture and identity. While others may criticize him for being absent from City Hall to conduct vigils in North Minneapolis to note and mourn the victims of murder, we say it's about time for someone in City Hall to take Black life seriously. If every senseless killing were given the attention and scrutiny Samuels is calling for, even to the point of some other city business not going forward, because the city feels a duty to fix the conditions that make murder an option for the hopeless, that perhaps would be a sign that our city is on the road toward equity and parity for our community in governance and public life. Insight endorses Diane Hofstede for Minneapolis 3rd Ward City Council. Hofstede has been a visionary pioneer in public education and particularly in stewardship in the Minneapolis Public Library system, where she has served with distinction as an elected director. Insight endorses Ralph Remington for 10th Ward City Council. Remington has done his homework. He is knowledgeable, articulate, capable and an effective bridge builder. Remington's is a bellwether candidacy, through which some learning may be gained regarding white voters' capacity to see beyond race and prejudice which appears here as "Minnesota Nice", this millennium's reincarnation of the Nixon-Agnew theology of benign neglect. Remington is the best candidate for the mostly white 10th Ward and 10th Ward voters should affirm him and themselves in selecting him. Insight endorses Elizabeth Glidden for 8th Ward City Council. Glidden is a civil rights and workers' rights lawyer who has cultivated progressive coalitions that stand to serve the predominantly Black 8th ward well. Her opponent, Marie Houser, crossed the ethics line, damaging her own credibility, by unauthorized representation in campaign literature of Mary Merrill Anderson as a supporter, even after it was demanded of her that the literature not be distributed further. Her continued use of the questionable and possibly illegal literature shows a callous disregard for Merrill-Anderson, for Black people, and for voters in general. A commitment to expediency, especially when it might be deceptive, rather than principle, has no place in City Hall. Library Board: Insight endorses Sheldon Mains, Laura Watterman Wittstock, Alan Hooker and Rod Krueger for Minneapolis Library Board. Each has demonstrated clear, expansive visions of how libraries are foundational underpinnings of successful community life. They understand that broadened access means access to the business of building and maintaining the library system, as well as to the rich content held therein. Park Board: Insight endorses Rochelle Berry Graves for an at-larg
[Mpls] Downtown Library hits $15 million fundraising goal
http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5706355.html David Brauer List manager 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] CORRECTION: Neumann to camp at Bryant Ave. N and LOWRY AVE. N
CORRECTION: Neumann to camp at Northwest corner of Bryant Ave. N and *LOWRY* AVE. N - rally still at 5pm, this Friday. ;) PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aaron Neumann (612) 788-1284 (mobile) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.VoteNeumann.org Minneapolis Ward 3 City Council Candidate Aaron Neumann (Green Party) to camp out on the city’s struggling Northside Neumann will hold rally in one of the many vacant lots in “the hood” and camp there until Election Day to spread message of peace, justice and equality. Thursday, November 3, 2005 – Green Party City Council candidate Aaron Neumann will hold a rally on Friday, November 4th, 2005 on the Northwest corner of Bryant Ave N. and *LOWRY* AVE N. at 5pm to kick off his campaign’s “Get out the vote!” drive and camp throughout the entire Ward until Election Day, straddling some of Minneapolis’ most challenging neighborhoods. “We must educate, advocate, and organize in our urban neighborhoods about the city elections” says Neumann, “and our message of making it a priority to help poor people must be heard. We’re camping out in ‘the hood’ first, next to boarded and vacant ‘problem’ properties, to spread the message of what this campaign is about – fair and low-cost housing policies, police accountability, sensible drug policy, a healthy environment, and greater opportunity for young people – essentially, it’s about authentic progressive priorities that are so sorely needed in Minneapolis.” Neumann has been heavily campaigning in the traditionally underserved low-voter turnout Northside neighborhoods of Hawthorne and McKinley because, as he puts it, “the Northside exemplifies all the great challenges that we face in this city in the 21st century – crime, gangs, poverty, domestic violence, police brutality, substance abuse - to name a few. We must focus our energy and policies not only here, like some politicians exclusively have, but beginning here and throughout the new Ward 3 as to create the most livable, just and peaceful Minneapolis possible for all residents.” James Everett, former President of the Mpls NAACP, PEACE Foundations Board member, Hip-Hop advocate as founder of the Sub Zero Collective, and Neumann’s campaign manager, agrees. “Being that we don’t have a ton of money like our opponent has, we’re camping out to show our love for ‘the hood,’” Everett continues, “I believe in Aaron, and his commitment to making real difference in our neighborhoods for future generations. I believe that his campaign is truly bridging the community with social, economic, and environmental justice. Religious people take calculated risks; spiritual people take leaps of faith. Aaron takes that leap every day, block to block.” Aaron Neumann is a neighborhood advocate, writer, massage therapist, artist, and friend of the Mississippi River. He has a ten-year history of public service and environmental/social justice organizing experience. Aaron currently works for Pulse of the Twin Cities alternative weekly newspaper and resides in Northeast Minneapolis with his fiancée Noelle DeHarpporte. This is his first run for political office, and, at age 29, he is the youngest candidate for Minneapolis City Council. - Aaron Neumann Candidate for Minneapolis City Council Ward 3 (Green) Northside * Northeast * Southeast 612.788.1284 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.VoteNeumann.org Neighbors for Neumann! 1828 Marshall St. NE #18 Minneapolis, MN 55418-4211 * Effective Government * Healthy Environment * Safe Neighborhoods * Arts Advocacy * "Bridging our Diverse Communities * Common Sense Vision for the 21st Century" "Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives." - Paul Wellstone --- 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] RE: Nuemann to camp out in the 'hood
That email was from me as a Jordan neighbor - not from Don's campaign - automatic signature was an error! Still wishing Aaron good luck in the 'hood! -Megan Jordan - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] RE: Nuemann to camp out in the 'hood
I hope Aaron knows where he's camping out - cause there is no Northwest corner at Lyndale and Bryant Ave N - These streets run paralell and don't cross each other - so there's no intersection of Bryant/Lyndale. Good Luck Aaron! -Megan Goodmundson Jordan Thank You! Megan Goodmundson Don Samuels for City Council Co-chair & Volunteer Coordinator 612-481-8457 - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Sierra Club endorsed RT: Laura Huseby real story!!!
Laura Huseby wrote:Sierra Club volunteer, member and McLaughlin supporter Ken Bradley writes: CLAIM: Laura Huseby McLaughlin supporter, Sierra Club volunteer, member. REALITY: Laura Huseby became a Sierra Club member in February of 2005. She made her decision to join the organization after the Sierra Club had already began its endorsing procress for mayor. She never attended any Minneapolis Political Committee meetings that are open to members. It seems like she may have joined to just be able to criticize endorsements as a member. We call this SPIN. Ken Bradley Kenny Neighborhood - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club endorsement of RT
Hello Guy, Your allegations seem over the top, would you please publicly state who these four Sierra Club members are that are so unhappy with the endorsment? I participated on the two committees and do not recall this oposition but rather committee members being very excited about endorsing R.T. Rybak again. Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses R.T. Rybak for Mayor because he will be the strongest advocate for clean air and water, greener government, vibrant neighborhoods and world-class parks. Sierra Club endorsements follow a two-committee process. The Minneapolis Political Committee is comprised of member volunteers who were invited to participate last January through our newsletter and online activist network and by other volunteers. This committee prioritizes races, screens candidates and makes recommendations to our Chapter Executive Committee, the elected governing body for the Minnesota Sierra Club which has final authority over our endorsement decisions. Each committee requires a two-thirds vote for an endorsement to proceed. The Sierra Club is a non-partisan organization and our endorsment committee was open to all 20,000 members in Minnesota, including 4,400 in Minneapolis. I don't doubt that a few Sierra Club members might not agree with some of our endorsments, but you can find somone in every organization that has members that do not agree with the endorsments. I know city union members that do not agree with some of the endorsments made but that does not make the unions endorsment corrupt. The Sierra Club has one of the most open and transparent democratic endorsing processes. A member of the Sierra Club might not agree with one of our endorsments but that should not minimize the work of committed volunteers that spent many hours, and nights preparing, screening and debating endorsments. Criticizing the endorsments is very disrespectful to those committed volunteers. Ken Bradley Former Sierra Club State Chair Guy Gambill <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello Minneapolis, In response to this post: "Hello Minneapolis! Mayor RY Rybak was endorsed by the Sierra Club. Enough said." Except for one teeny problem: There were 4 very unhappy campers from the Sierra Club at Commissioner Mclaughlin's Forum. Like so many others, they claim that they were misled in their endorsement of RT... Where do you think I got the information for my postings? Oh, by the way, isn't RT's second vehicle a mini-van? Let's not forget to mention that...One other point of interest...Mclaughlin attended the many, many LRT community meetings...How many did RT attend? Oh, that's right, he showed up for the ribbon-cutting. Typical. Guy Gambill (Uptown) __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: Fw: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Wow! I'm surprised Ms. Marks forgot to mention the Inquisition, Holocaust, and the DiVinci Code! I think I can state pretty categorically that DSL/Catholic/Parochial schools are not "designed to discriminate." It's true many parochial schools don't serve students with severe emotional or physical disabilities but this is a function of money -- Parocial shools are supported entirely by student tuition and the generosity of parishiners and they plain and simple don't have the staff and resources to adequately serve disabled children. I also know for a fact that DSL and other Catholic/Parochial schools admit children of a variety of abilities, IQ's, incomes, races, creeds, religions, voting habits, sexual orientations, genders, music preferences, and future aspirations. To suggest otherwise is to slime DSL and the Catholic Church as an institution. The fact is the modern Catholic Church/School that you find in Minneapolis DOES NOT discriminate against homosexuals and welcomes them into their parish and schools and I don't see any reason why the discrimination clause won't be signed by DSL. Also as an aside -- Catholic schools teach evolution in their science classes, admit and encourage girls/women in leadership positions, and don't rap knuckles with rulers anymore. What is really sad is the opponents of the football field are so desparate in their opposition to DSL's plans that they are willing to resort to name calling, ugly name calling at that. Let's elevate the discourse, there's plenty to discuss regarding DSL's football field plans that don't involve dragging a whole religion through the mire. Dean E. Carlson East Harriet, Ward 10 Proud Parishiner of Annunciation Church Proud Parent of two Annunciation School children - Original Message - From: wmmarks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thursday, November 3, 2005 2:04 pm Subject: Re: Fw: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination > Christine Viken wrote: > > > Yes, discrimination is an uncomfortable subject. ... > > De LaSalle is not legally prohibited from discriminatory > practices. ... > > Brother Michael had responded to Mr. Patrick Scully > *>>[founder/first > > owner of Patrick's Cabaret ]<< that some uses might have to have > > approval by the Archbishop, since De LaSalle is owned by the > > Archdiocese of St. Paul. You are aware of that, because Mr. > Scully > > spoke of their discussion in testimony at public hearings. > > *emphasis added > > As a private entity, DeLaSalle is designed to discriminate and > that > discrimination is supported, philosophically, by both church and > state. > DLS's goal is to turn out generations of bright, middle class, > mostly > Catholic kids who are educated properly to succeed and excel in > college > and, therefore, become the leadership of Minneapolis. You can go > back > through the leadership both public and private in Minneapolis (and > elsewhere) for probably 80 years and show a steady stream of > leaders who > went to school at DeLaSalle. They discriminate by not taking kids > who > aren't bright or who failed to pay attention in grade school for > whatever reasons. They are not required to open their doors to > kids with > severe emotion problems even if they have genius IQs and their > parents > are wealthy or to kids with labor intensive disabilities. At one > point > they discriminated against females, and may still for all I know. > They > definitely discriminate against GLBT kids, though in some > instances they > discriminate through various types of ignorance and torture, i.e. > the > church's position on GLBT lives and the pederast priests so much > in the > news. > > Scully asked the right question: If DLS controls who gets use of > the the > stadium and when, will GLBT sports events be able to use the > venue? > Brother Michael declined and tossed it to the Archbishop. Then, > this > being a regional-city-history-park-stadium, during Gay Pride Week > can we > use that stadium for GLBT regional games? Not on your tin type, > buckaroos. > As a person whose been known to describe myself as "queer as a set > of > purple teeth," and just for the amusement of it, if this stadium > is > built, I will do all in my power and that of my GLBT friends, > family, > acquaintances, Catholics, and even enemies, to see that high > profile > GLBT events are requested for scheduling in that stadium. Oh, it's > gonna > be a nightmare--demonstrations, media, court cases. What fun. > > > WizardMarks, Central > An Irish Catholic woman from Cincinnati > 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
Re: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Wizard: Your statements that DLS "is designed to discriminate" is a horrible misrepresentation of the school. I attended DLS. De La Salle is private and so you're correct, it may limit its admission and certainly does so based on aptitude, testing and a variety of factors. We both know that doing so does NOT constitute discrimination. Further you claim that discrimination may take other formswell no, it cant. Policy positions and religious beliefs are not in and of themselves "discrimination" no matter how fervently you disagree with them. You advance NO evidence that DLS has engaged in anything remotely approaching discrimination, but blanket statements to that effect sure fits nicely in the stereotype of "biased and hateful Catholic school". I would even agree with you on one point. I dont think the school should be allowed to prohibit a GLBT sporting event on park land. However, when would the organization of this event cross the line from a soccer game to a political event which the site is not designed for and the use is not contemplated in the agreement? It appears, based on your statement, that you would care less what sport was being played. You might even "forget" the bats and gloves on gameday, as long as you got to poke a stick at the Catholic Church. Shameful. I've said before I think there's a right way and a wrong way to handle this debate. I am compelled by arguments on both sides, but I obviously support the plan. Your post, coupled with your earlier post this week arguing (incorrectly) that the land might be turned over wholly to DLS after a number of years, I think your scare tactics are the wrong way to discuss this topic. Anthony Thompson Standish DLS Grad 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] In defense of Peter Wagenius
I too want to weigh in on behalf of Peter Wagenius! Everything that Dennis Plante said about Peter is absolutely right and, I will add that Peter is accessible, flexible, easy to work with, and knows his stuff! Mayor Rybak and the people of Minneapolis are well served by having Peter Wagenius on board. He has earned the accolades and the compensation! Jim Bernstein Fulton -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Plante Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; mpls@mnforum.org Subject: RE: [Mpls] In defense of Peter Wagenius Peter Wagenius is one of the most intelligent, hard-working individuals that I have ever met, connected with City politics. Which, is not only a reflection on himself, but also the current mayor for being smart enough to bring him on-board. He's played a major role in many of the policy decisions that have allowed the City be be in such good shape financially in the very short amount of time he's been involved. There are many things we take for granted in our everyday lives. Peter's one of them. Whatever he's being compensated for his work, we're getting a "steal of a deal". dennis plante lind-bohanon 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/160 - Release Date: 11/3/2005 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.12.7/160 - Release Date: 11/3/2005 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
As DeLaSalle stated publicly when asked this question at the CAC: when the field is being used for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board activities it will have the same usage guidelines as any other Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board property. Nikki Carlson Linden Hills P.S. I hope and pray the KKK never holds a rally there. If there is some sort of GLBT rally, please invite me. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Neumann to camp out on the city’s struggling Northside
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Aaron Neumann (612) 788-1284 (mobile) [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.VoteNeumann.org ~ Minneapolis Ward 3 City Council Candidate Aaron Neumann (Green Party) to camp out on the city’s struggling Northside ~ Neumann will hold rally in one of the many vacant lots in “the hood” and camp there until Election Day to spread message of peace, justice and equality. Thursday, November 3, 2005 – Green Party City Council candidate Aaron Neumann will hold a rally on Friday, November 4th, 2005 on the Northwest corner of Bryant Ave N. and Lyndale Ave. N. at 5pm to kick off his campaign’s “Get out the vote!” drive and camp throughout the entire Ward until Election Day, straddling some of Minneapolis’ most challenging neighborhoods. “We must educate, advocate, and organize in our urban neighborhoods about the city elections” says Neumann, “and our message of making it a priority to help poor people must be heard. We’re camping out in ‘the hood’ first, next to boarded and vacant problem properties, to spread the message of what this campaign is about – fair and low-cost housing policies, police accountability, sensible drug policy, a healthy environment, and greater opportunity for young people – essentially, it’s about authentic progressive priorities that are so sorely needed in Minneapolis.” Neumann has been heavily campaigning in the traditionally underserved low-voter turnout Northside neighborhoods of Hawthorne and McKinley because, as he puts it, “the Northside exemplifies all the great challenges that we face in this city in the 21st century – crime, gangs, poverty, domestic violence, police brutality, substance abuse - to name a few. We must focus our energy and policies not only here, like some politicians exclusively have, but beginning here and throughout the new Ward 3 as to create the most livable, just and peaceful Minneapolis possible for all residents.” James Everett, former President of the Mpls NAACP, PEACE Foundations Board member, Hip-Hop advocate as founder of the Sub Zero Collective, and Neumann’s campaign manager, agrees. “Being that we don’t have a ton of money like our opponent has, we’re camping out to show our love for ‘the hood,’” Everett continues, “I believe in Aaron, and his commitment to making real difference in our neighborhoods for future generations. I believe that his campaign is truly bridging the community with social, economic, and environmental justice. Religious people take calculated risks; spiritual people take leaps of faith. Aaron takes that leap every day, block to block.” Aaron Neumann is a neighborhood advocate, writer, massage therapist, artist, and friend of the Mississippi River. He has a ten-year history of public service and environmental/social justice organizing experience. Aaron currently works for Pulse of the Twin Cities alternative weekly newspaper and resides in Northeast Minneapolis with his fiancée Noelle DeHarpporte. This is his first run for political office, and, at age 29, he is the youngest candidate for Minneapolis City Council. - Aaron Neumann Candidate for Minneapolis City Council Ward 3 (Green) Northside * Northeast * Southeast 612.788.1284 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.VoteNeumann.org Neighbors for Neumann! 1828 Marshall St. NE #18 Minneapolis, MN 55418-4211 * Effective Government * Healthy Environment * Safe Neighborhoods * Arts Advocacy * "Bridging our Diverse Communities * Common Sense Vision for the 21st Century" "Politics isn't about big money or power games; it's about the improvement of people's lives." - Paul Wellstone 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: Fw: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Christine Viken wrote: Yes, discrimination is an uncomfortable subject. ... De LaSalle is not legally prohibited from discriminatory practices. ... Brother Michael had responded to Mr. Patrick Scully *>>[founder/first owner of Patrick's Cabaret ]<< that some uses might have to have approval by the Archbishop, since De LaSalle is owned by the Archdiocese of St. Paul. You are aware of that, because Mr. Scully spoke of their discussion in testimony at public hearings. *emphasis added As a private entity, DeLaSalle is designed to discriminate and that discrimination is supported, philosophically, by both church and state. DLS's goal is to turn out generations of bright, middle class, mostly Catholic kids who are educated properly to succeed and excel in college and, therefore, become the leadership of Minneapolis. You can go back through the leadership both public and private in Minneapolis (and elsewhere) for probably 80 years and show a steady stream of leaders who went to school at DeLaSalle. They discriminate by not taking kids who aren't bright or who failed to pay attention in grade school for whatever reasons. They are not required to open their doors to kids with severe emotion problems even if they have genius IQs and their parents are wealthy or to kids with labor intensive disabilities. At one point they discriminated against females, and may still for all I know. They definitely discriminate against GLBT kids, though in some instances they discriminate through various types of ignorance and torture, i.e. the church's position on GLBT lives and the pederast priests so much in the news. Scully asked the right question: If DLS controls who gets use of the the stadium and when, will GLBT sports events be able to use the venue? Brother Michael declined and tossed it to the Archbishop. Then, this being a regional-city-history-park-stadium, during Gay Pride Week can we use that stadium for GLBT regional games? Not on your tin type, buckaroos. As a person whose been known to describe myself as "queer as a set of purple teeth," and just for the amusement of it, if this stadium is built, I will do all in my power and that of my GLBT friends, family, acquaintances, Catholics, and even enemies, to see that high profile GLBT events are requested for scheduling in that stadium. Oh, it's gonna be a nightmare--demonstrations, media, court cases. What fun. WizardMarks, Central An Irish Catholic woman from Cincinnati Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Sierra Club Endorsement of R.T. Rybak
Sierra Club enthusiastically endorses R.T. Rybak for Mayor because he will be the strongest advocate for clean air and water, greener government, vibrant neighborhoods and world-class parks. It is clear that for Mayor Rybak the environment is not a side- nor a stand-alone issue; he incorporates green initiatives into city planning across all departments. Mayor Rybak negotiates hard while at the same time building coalitions, as he has done with suburban representatives along 35W to secure a bus rapid transitway instead of a cars-only freeway expansion, with legislators to develop a statewide aviation strategy, and with a broad range of stakeholders to secure the conversion of the Riverside coal plant to cleaner natural gas. Mayor Rybak has also taken simple steps to green up City Hall, like immediately replacing the Mayor's Lincoln Town Car with a hybrid car, setting computer monitors to sleep mode to conserve energy, using energy efficient lighting, and increasing to 95% the amount of paper being used that has at least 30% recycled content. The Mayor also raised money to plant 5,000 trees throughout Minneapolis, even though that is technically the Park Board's responsibility, and he is putting much needed funding into expanding our bikeways throughout the city. Rooted in activism, Mayor Rybak understands the importance of engaging community groups in issues facing our city. Further, the Mayor does not accept campaign contributions from people who do business with the city. We endorsed Mayor Rybak in 2001. During his first term, despite tight fiscal constraints, the Mayor has moved green initiatives forward and taken positive steps to green up City Hall. Mayor Rybak sticks to his principles, he builds exciting coalitions, and he puts the environment first. For these reasons and more the Sierra Club endorsed him for a second term and look forward to working with him to continue the great work he has started. Sierra Club endorsements follow a two-committee process. The Minneapolis Political Committee is comprised of member volunteers who were invited to participate last January through our newsletter and online activist network and by other volunteers. This committee prioritizes races, screens candidates and makes recommendations to our Chapter Executive Committee, the elected governing body for the Minnesota Sierra Club which has final authority over our endorsement decisions. Each committee requires a two-thirds vote for an endorsement to proceed. The Sierra Club is a non-partisan organization with 20,000 members in Minnesota, including 4,400 in Minneapolis. Jill Boogren Sierra Club Minneapolis Political Committee Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Justice Du Jour
Mark Hanson wrote: A large metro area needs user-friendly, cost-effective public transit, but to assign the word 'justice' to that goal is a very big stretch. It implies that that public transit is an entitlement, and the tax base (collective) needs to accomodate the needs in the name of 'justice'. It also suggests, I think, an underlying belief that nobody should ever be inconvenienced or have to solve problems on their own. Not being able to match bus schedules or LRT routes to your personal needs does not rise to the level of oppression. Transportation is absolutely a justice issue. I wouldn't label it "transportation justice." It's social justice. No reason to fragment our efforts. If people cannot get to where they need to go for a job, health care, food, clothing, etc. then they are suffering oppression. What will happen to you and me when we have to give up our car keys due to age or some other reason? It's absolutely criminal that the recent service cuts stranded a lot of disabled people in the inner suburbs. I was at the Met Council hearings on those cuts and people literally begged the council not to cut them off from their jobs. Of course the council is not directly to blame. The Governor is ultimately at fault. -Dave 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] eAudiobooks now available @ MPL
Heard any good books lately? Minneapolis Public Library (MPL) has something new for book lovers and transit commuters -- free downloadable eAudiobooks. You can choose from hundreds of titles and download them with a Minneapolis Public Library card to listen to anytime, anywhere--especially while riding the bus or LRT. With Downloadable Audiobooks from Net Library and Recorded Books, the latest audio best-sellers, book club favorites, and award-winning authors are only a mouse click away. You'll find the latest releases, biographies, thrillers, and perennial best-sellers from authors like Alexander McCall Smith, Dan Brown, Elizabeth Peters, Patricia Cornwell, Nevada Barr, and many more. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, audiobooks can be downloaded from the web (via the MPL website) and played on any desktop or laptop that supports Windows Media Player 9.0 and above. You can also transfer your favorite titles to a wide range of portable devices, including portable music players, portable media centers, Pocket PCs, and even select smartphone devices (not compatible with iPods). For more information on eAudiobooks: http://www.mplib.org/netlibraryaudioinstructions.asp For a demo of eAudiobooks from Net Library: http://legacy.netlibrary.com/eBookNews/2004/December/NetLibraryDemo.htm Thank you, Rod Krueger Library Board / Keeywadin - 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Transportation Justice for the 25% of Mpls Householdswithout Cars
Michael Thompson asks: > ... Did someone slip another justice in on us sometime, without > letting us know? ... Apparently, some readers aren't taking "transportation justice" as seriously as others believe they ought. If they don't, upon hearing the term, immediately believe in the rightness of the cause, the correctness of the analysis, and the necessity for immediate action, they risk being labeled "transportationist". Of course, this may leave them wondering whether this is closer to being an environmentalist or a classist. (Actually, this may be another example of "plays well with the base", but sounds peculiar [at best] to a broader audience. I guess it depends on who your intended audience is and what your objectives are.) Tim Salo Mac-Groveland/Dinkytown 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Fw: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
Please take a deep breath, Nikki. Yes, discrimination is an uncomfortable subject. I was surprised by introduction of the topic by CM Erwin last night, because I've questioned several times in the public meetings why the reciprocal agreement had NONE of the standard equal protection language that other Park Board contracts have. When others questioned the absence of labor guarantees, CM Hauser subsequently introduced that language. But there was not even any further discussion of the equal protection/non-discrimination lack. And Nikki, whether they choose to or not, the fact is that, as a religious entity, De LaSalle is not legally prohibited from discriminatory practices. We saw an instance earlier this year where a Catholic school elected to discriminate against the disabled twin brother in denying his admission while accepting his able bodied brother. And it was legal because they are a religious school. I'm not sure who the "you" is to whom you've addressed your post, but this wasn't the first time the question of discrimination has been brought up. In light of the legal exclusion that exist, this is about guaranteeing equal public access for groups and individuals. There are those whose values are not in accord with the established church teachings, i.e. abortion rights groups or same sex marriage supporters, among others. That also is a question that's been brought up at the public meetings, but never addressed. Mr. Sigglekow quickly replied last night that the facility would only be for sports use. Are other fields limited in that way? And what about use of the gym for rallies? And how can he guarantee that over the 70 years of the lease that this access issue is not going to come up? Brother Michael had responded to Mr. Patrick Scully that some uses might have to have approval by the Archbishop, since De LaSalle is owned by the Archdiocese of St. Paul. You are aware of that, because Mr. Scully spoke of their discussion in testimony at public hearings. I was surprised but heartened by CM Erwin's move, because this issue has been of great concern to me. It's an unfortune morass that one wanders into whenever one crosses that border to mingle religious and governmental (public) entities. You seem to think this was some act of blind-siding and was unfair. In my view, it's about time some official asked these knotty questions and sought to guarantee the public's equal opportunity for access. Christine Viken Stevens Square/Loring Heights Nikki Carlson wrote: DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? What? Is DeLaSalle discriminatory? This time you've gone too far. You have crossed the line. This sort of sneaky ploy makes me sick. You want integrity in government? Then play fair. Don't use red herring arguments. Don't attempt to smear DeLaSalle in your by any means necessary fight against this playing field and the park board. DeLaSalle does not discriminate. DeLaSalle supports including any non-discrimination requirement in the reciprocal use agreement. I was at the meeting last night. John Erwin brought up 3 amendments to the CAC playing field design motion: non-discrimination, more landscaping, and alternative parking. Since the motion was about design, most commissioners asked why he was bringing up non-discrimination at that time. Bob Fine asked how it differed from statutes already governing city and park properties. John didn't have anything in writing and didn't offer any explanation other than he wouldn't support the project without it. So Bob didn't accept the amendment as friendly so the board could consider it separately. That's all that happened. Everyone, including Bob Fine, was in favor of it. There was never an opportunity for anyone from DeLaSalle to comment one way or the other. Then come this morning I read Britt Robson's article written more than an hour before the park meeting even started last night. It included exact language from the Ft. Snelling skate park agreement that was not brought up last night. And he asks "Will Non-Discrimination Clause Trip Up DeLaSalle Stadium Efforts?" Darn, it didn't. Too bad. Your plot was foiled. How dare you call yourselves reformers when you play these deceptive and manipulative games? Knock it off. You're not fooling anybody. This is a school. Trying to educate children. Examine your consciences and stop these sleazy and underhanded methods of promoting integrity. Nikki Carlson Linden Hills DeLaSalle mom 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 __
Re: [Mpls] "Tweak" the Titanic
Christine Viken wrote: Clear DayJust finished reading the Strib article, "Trust is issue in Park Board races." In it President Jon Olson defends the board as being more open than ever through airing meetings on TV and the Web. I'll let you in on a dirty little secret employed in taping meetings. Speakers before the board were taped in front views except the speakers wearing the Park Watch t-shirts that say, "We Deserve a Better Park Board." Here's another little "secret." The Park Board would not be airing their meetings on cable TV and the web, and would not be providing the additional documents on the web, if they had not been dragged, kicking and screaming in opposition, by activist citizens who continually asked for it over and over the past couple of years. Likewise the DeLaSalle Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC, whose pre-ordained outcome determined by the distorted membership, foreshortened schedule, denial of information and preset agenda now being used as a cloak to hide behind by commissioners and other DLS supporters). The CAC would never have even been created had not citizen activists pushed for it loudly and longly since February of this year. Trust is an issue, and taxpayers are right to find Jon Olson, Walt Dziedzic, Carol Kummer, Bob Fine and Mary Merrill Anderson "not trustworthy" given their repeated betrayal of public trust during the past years. -- Chris Johnson Fulton 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] In defense of Peter Wagenius
Peter Wagenius is one of the most intelligent, hard-working individuals that I have ever met, connected with City politics. Which, is not only a reflection on himself, but also the current mayor for being smart enough to bring him on-board. He's played a major role in many of the policy decisions that have allowed the City be be in such good shape financially in the very short amount of time he's been involved. There are many things we take for granted in our everyday lives. Peter's one of them. Whatever he's being compensated for his work, we're getting a "steal of a deal". dennis plante lind-bohanon 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Prairie Home Companion to Downtown Mpls.?
How can they possibly hope to compete with Hooters? Bill Kahn for better self-editing of names, junk in Prospect Park 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] RT Rybak and renewable energy
An open letter to Mayor Rybak
Dear Mayor Rybak,
The general public perceives you as supposedly more environmentally
friendly than your opponent Mr. McLaughlin.
However, the proposed Minneapolis sustainability indicator targets from
your department, that I have had the pleasure to work and comment on as a
member of the Mpls. Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee clearly do
LESS than state law already requires utilities to do.
1. What is your proposal to increase renewable energy and energy
efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gases in the City? Both St. Paul mayoral
candidates have committed to increasing renewable purchases within the City
to minimum of 24 percent. Can you outdo them?
2. More specifically, what will you do to ensure new buildings in the City
are built to high energy efficiency standards and include renewable energy
when appropriate? I see developments especially in my SW neighborhood
where these issues are ignored ("unenforceable"). As you know, many
developers sell their buildings after several years, and hence don't care
about the long-term energy costs that they will strap their future tenants
with, also ignoring the impacts to the larger community. What will you do
to ensure the energy efficiency of our future building stock?
3.If you are not going to start a "Department of the Environment", is it
too much to ask to have one person, at a high level of authority, reporting
directly to department heads or the Mayor, to be in charge of initiatives
to centralize information on the city 's energy expenditures and green
house
gas production, to increase energy efficiency and renewables in the City?
Can you commit to this?
Please respond before the elections, as voters need to make up their minds
whom to support.
Sincerely,
Christine Ziebold MD PhD MPH
Citizens Environmental Advisory Committee (CEAC)
Resident of CARAG
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[Mpls] "Tweak" the Titanic
Clear DayJust finished reading the Strib article, "Trust is issue in Park Board races." In it President Jon Olson defends the board as being more open than ever through airing meetings on TV and the Web. I'll let you in on a dirty little secret employed in taping meetings. Speakers before the board were taped in front views except the speakers wearing the Park Watch t-shirts that say, "We Deserve a Better Park Board." It's petty, its censorship and it shows we really do deserve better. "I think we're getting there, " says Olson, "but we still have to do a little tweaking." Sure, sure. And that's all the Titanic needed. Christine Viken Stevens Square/Loring Heights<> 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] In defense of Peter Wagenius
As I sat hoping to deny Walt Dziedzic DFL endorsement at the District 1 MPRB convention, I did not notice any supporters of the mayor around me, save one. You may recall that those delegates supporting the mayor walked out of the convention when the balloting was not going their way. I blame the mayor's folks for Dziedzic's endorsement, but I can't blame one in that camp--Peter Wagenius. Wagenius was one of the few from the mayor's camp who returned. The young man needs and is getting some seasoning, he is not an idiot, and I hope he is around to serve the public for a long, long time.just not in the present mayor's administration. We can all hope to be idiots less than half the time we live, Mr. Blackshaw and the mayor included, but time is short is pretty short for some of us. Bill Kahn grateful for a futile gesture in Prospect Park 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Justice Du Jour
Michael Thompson wrote: Just as an aside, and solely for my benefit: this is the first time I've ever seen used the term "Transportation Justice." I've heard of "social justice" (though I'm not sure what that means) and "economic justice" and maybe even a couple of other "justice"s. But "Transportation Justice" is a new one to me. What does it mean? Did someone slip another justice in on us sometime, without letting us know? In the future, could someone please announce new justices when they come out, so people like me can be "justice aware" and give each new "justice" its due justice. Mark says: Thank you Michael - you often write what I'm thinking. It reminds me of an old saying, 'I exist. Please accomodate me'. A large metro area needs user-friendly, cost-effective public transit, but to assign the word 'justice' to that goal is a very big stretch. It implies that that public transit is an entitlement, and the tax base (collective) needs to accomodate the needs in the name of 'justice'. It also suggests, I think, an underlying belief that nobody should ever be inconvenienced or have to solve problems on their own. Not being able to match bus schedules or LRT routes to your personal needs does not rise to the level of oppression. Mark Hanson Prospect Park 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Hooters, Block E & Downtown Development
An excellent summary of downtown Minneapolis Block E development in light of the Hooters controversy in today's Doug Grow column. According to some, if Block was better developed, Hooters would not be an issue. From the Grow column: "Bottom line from McCaffrey: Minneapolis isn't in a position to be terribly picky about which businesses move into the development. 'I don't have a right to hold 'em out,' McCaffery said. 'The space is empty. They want it. I'm not the morality police of downtown.'" Here the link to Grow's column: _http://www.startribune.com/stories/465/5702892.html_ (http://www.startribune.com/stories/465/5702892.html) Bill Dooley Kenny 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] De La Salle and Non-Discrimination
DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? DeLaSalle and Non-Discrimination? What? Is DeLaSalle discriminatory? This time you've gone too far. You have crossed the line. This sort of sneaky ploy makes me sick. You want integrity in government? Then play fair. Don't use red herring arguments. Don't attempt to smear DeLaSalle in your by any means necessary fight against this playing field and the park board. DeLaSalle does not discriminate. DeLaSalle supports including any non-discrimination requirement in the reciprocal use agreement. I was at the meeting last night. John Erwin brought up 3 amendments to the CAC playing field design motion: non-discrimination, more landscaping, and alternative parking. Since the motion was about design, most commissioners asked why he was bringing up non-discrimination at that time. Bob Fine asked how it differed from statutes already governing city and park properties. John didn't have anything in writing and didn't offer any explanation other than he wouldn't support the project without it. So Bob didn't accept the amendment as friendly so the board could consider it separately. That's all that happened. Everyone, including Bob Fine, was in favor of it. There was never an opportunity for anyone from DeLaSalle to comment one way or the other. Then come this morning I read Britt Robson's article written more than an hour before the park meeting even started last night. It included exact language from the Ft. Snelling skate park agreement that was not brought up last night. And he asks "Will Non-Discrimination Clause Trip Up DeLaSalle Stadium Efforts?" Darn, it didn't. Too bad. Your plot was foiled. How dare you call yourselves reformers when you play these deceptive and manipulative games? Knock it off. You're not fooling anybody. This is a school. Trying to educate children. Examine your consciences and stop these sleazy and underhanded methods of promoting integrity. Nikki Carlson Linden Hills DeLaSalle mom 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Police Federation Shows Its Sleaze
Ghost wrote: Rybak.and McLaughlin are two peas in a pod. That certainly is untrue. There is one giant difference and that difference is what will make life doable for Minneapolis residents or make life miserable. Rybak, bless him, is threatened by people who are smarter than he is. It shows in the staff Rybak chose. McLaughlin is not threatened by other people's smarts and has consistently had really impressive staff members over the years. In terms of determining the budget, setting policy, constituent services and on and on, McLaughlin looks for the ones who can really challenge his thinking and, therefore, assist him in working his vision through the processes. Rybak cannot do that. This is Rybak's principle flaw as a public official and the most damaging to the city. WizardMarks, Central Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Prairie Home Companion to Downtown Mpls.?
Garrison Keillor's "A Prairie Home Companion" has discontinued its relationship with the Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul effective January 1, 2006. Keillor is looking to move the show to other venues. The Orpheum and State Theatres in downtown Minneapolis have been mentioned. It would be quite a boon to downtown Minneapolis to have the PHC crowd in on a regular basis and would certainly help cement a Minneapolis Theatre District. Here is the rest of the story: _http://www.startribune.com/stories/1526/5705292.html_ (http://www.startribune.com/stories/1526/5705292.html) Bill Dooley Kenny 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Who's got the voting power in Minneapolis
I agree that Minneapolis is becoming a more diverse city with larger numbers of immigrants and people of color. This is an exciting byproduct of the citys renaissance and overall growth after years of decline. With 30,000 downtown residents, Minneapolis is the first large city in America to regain its downtown population after post-WWII declines and suburban flight. $3 billion of investment is underway in the city and construction cranes dot the skyline. Some of this development is high-end housing and some is affordable housing. It is happening downtown, uptown, midtown and Northside. This increased diversity will certainly affect the future of Minneapolis politics, hopefully for the better. Change is good for the new Minneapolis. I disagree, however, with Mr. Monserrats assessment of how race and class will affect this election. I see change he predicts happening now. Recall that the recent University of Minnesota poll showed Mayor Rybak with greater support from Democrats than Republicans and Independents, who were more supportive of McLaughlin. Recall also that Mayor Rybak won the most 2005 primary election votes in Wards 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 13, representing a cross-section of diverse communities in most wards throughout the city. The suggestion that future candidates will need to find common cause with increasingly diverse constituencies is right on the mark and is what Mayor Rybak aims to model. Refusing to accept the old ways of doing things, one of Rybaks greatest strengths is his ability to build unique partnerships that unite people in innovate ways around a common vision. This includes working with faith leaders of many denominations to work on affordable housing, transportation, and Katrina resettlement; working with business leaders from Minnesotas largest corporations on economic and educational disparities and transportation; working with neighborhood leaders from north and south Minneapolis to bridge the divide between our diverse neighborhoods; working with mayors from around the metro and the state to fight for regional solutions to transportation and airport challenges; working with strategic public safety partnerships that fuse state and federal law enforcement with foundations, parks and business leaders; and working with housing, jobs, development, faith, and education leaders to improve Northside neighborhoods. I agree that these unique alliances are the way of the future, but with Mayor Rybak, they are happening today. Jeremy Hanson East Isles Minneapolis - Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[mpls] What's with the "so called reform" Star Trib out of the loop????
More Park Board stuff in the news. http://www.startribune.com/stories/587/5705531.htmlSeems that if you are a questionable incumbent instead of taking it to the voters you go behind closed doors to air your grievances. Why so shy now? Liz Wielinski Columbia Park www.mplsparkwatch.org http://www.parkboardreform.org/endorsements The REAL MCCOY 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Sierra Club endorsement of RT
Mark Snyder said: > By the way, that big Department of Environmental Quality initiative > "unveiled" by McLaughlin yesterday? That's something that has been part of > Dean Zimmermann's and Lisa McDonald's city council campaigns for at least > six months now, plus other candidates who did not survive the primary. > That's something that was in development something like a year ago by City > of Minneapolis staff and Sierra Club's Water Committee and there was a > resolution under consideration that was sponsored by a majority of the > current council. In other words, it's not new. KH: Whoa, there, Mark! There's a lot here to disagree with, but I'll go with this for now: Sierra Club's Water Committee was not involved AT ALL in the development of the DEQ concept. They never were informed about it nor discussed it. AND, McLaughlin announced his intention to pursue this reorganization at the City in his Sierra Club questionnaire which was posted on his website. You knew this since you were on the Political Committee and reviewed his questionnaire even before that. That was February. > > By the way, any Ward 12 voters who liked the Department of Environmental > Quality (I know I do) idea should ask their incumbent CM about it since > she's the one who killed that resolution as chair of the Transportation and > Public Works committee. KH: I've had the opportunity to speak with CM Colvin Roy about this issue and she was NOT against the new Department. She had concerns about parts of the Resolution that dealt with setting up the Department, but not with the Department itself. Have you spoken with her about it? Didn't think so. In my humble opinion, she was right on the money with those concerns and I know she'd like to see a new proposal that resolves those difficulties. Karen Harder Lynnhurst 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] List manager news
I'd like to go on record here and thank David Brauer for his vision and dedication to the Southwest Journal and Skyway News for the past several years. He has been an outstanding editor and I could not be more proud of the work that he has done for us, for his staff, and for the city he calls home. He will be missed. And I also want to reassure folks that Terry and I will remain here -- behind the scenes -- and have every intention of continuing to run the papers in the tradition that we have followed since 1990, when we started the Southwest Journal. We take our responsibility to provide great news coverage very seriously, and will work to find the best person to lead our news team. Janis Hall Minnesota Premier Publications SW Journal, DT Journal, MN Parent, MN Good Age On Nov 1, 2005, at 10:13 PM, md wrote: I suppose most are responding to this news offlistbut certainly the Southwest Journal and Downtown Journal during Brauer's leadership, became truly fine publications, the standard of excellence was so high...that it's difficult to imagine that anyone else can maintain it 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Who's got the voting power in Minneapolis - Rybak does not believe it is poor people!
Mr. Blackshaw should not worry about his previous statements. It is actually indicative of the folks RT picks to run his "administration". Blackshaw's gaff is not worse than what has occurred in housing, with the Police Department, with the NRP, etc. Actually, much more acceptable, because while they might damage Peter Wagenuis' reputation, as well as Mr. Blackshaw's, they do not do anywhere near the damage to Minneapolis residents that has been done by some of the mistakes that RT's administration has done to the City of Minneapolis. Peter Wagenuis did not deserve Mr. Blackshaw's attack, but then Minneapolis also deserves more than Blackshaw and Rybak. Blackshaw's little "foot in mouth disease" does not come even close to RT Rybak's statement about Minneapolis residents being safe unless they are engaging in "high risk behavior". That comment insulted every person forced to live in a poor neighborhood where the Rybak administration has created a situation where there is not adequate police protection nor public safety. Blackshaw's comments only insulted Peter and himself. Rybak's insulted a City. Of course Rybak's statement did not insult very many people who he cares about, after all not many of his supporters live in poor neighborhoods, or neighborhoods of color. If the more affluent people who no longer care about the quality of life for ALL of Minneapolis' residents turn out in huge numbers then RT Rybak will win no matter how badly his hirelings act. Of course if there are still enough people from more affluent neighborhoods who care about EVERYONE from Minneapolis joining with those living in poor neighborhoods then Peter McLaughlin will win. Minneapolis faces that sort of decision. I am hoping that Minneapolis voters will show that they do in fact care about good responsible government. That they do care about more that just fluff, and cute. This election is about how Minneapolis cares for its most vulnerable. After all that is how you measure the QUALITY of a City. "We measure the quality of our community by the way we provide for our children, our elders and our handicapped. It is the intent of our City to build community by laying a foundation on such principles and to organize its structure to guarantee the safety and happiness of our most vulnerable"< I am hoping that Minneapolis voters will show that we still care about being a "Quality Community". Minneapolis deserves to be that quality community. I only pray that Minneapolis demonstrates that past history, and past soul it has had from Hubert Humphrey until now. Demonstrates that soul on Tuesday by electing a real Mayor rather than a Photo-Op opportunity. A Mayor who will carry on Humphrey's legacy of caring for ALL of Minneapolis' residents. Not just the affluent! Demonstrates it by electing Peter McLaughlin. Jim Graham, Ventura Village 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Stage I Vapor Recovery - Mayor Rybak is right to take credit
I just want to clarify a point made in a recent email about the environmental record of Mayor Rybak as it regards Stage I Vapor Recovery. The initial Stage I vapor recovery ordinance was introduced and passed in December, 2001 (2001-OR-160), but that ordinance only applied to new gas stations being built and had no requirements for existing gas stations. Now think for a minute about how few new gas stations are built in the City of Minneapolis. There are some (like the unfortunate addition of Bobby and Steve's on Nicollet) but not many. In 2002, I authored with the support of Mayor Rybak a much stronger ordinance concerning Stage I Vapor Recovery. It was passed in December 2002 (2002-OR-193). This ordinance requires all gas stations in Minneapolis to retrofit their stations with Sage I Vapor Recovery equipment by January 1, 2007. The link to the staff report and ordinance is _http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2002-meetings/20021122/PSRS20021113agenda.asp#TopOfPage_ (http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2002-meetings/20021122/PSRS20021113agenda.asp#TopOfPag e) Scott Benson Minneapolis City Council Member Ward 11 Laura Huseby wrote on November 1: For the record, I have been a volunteer for the Sierra Club Water Committee for the past three years. I would love to participate in the next Sierra Club Political Committee. Point #1, RT wasn't even there when the resolution for the vapor recovery was written. And I believe your trying to claim all the credit for someone who wasn't even there for the work. SOURCE: Ordinance 2001-Or-160, proposed by CM Biernat, amended Title 13, Chapter 287.110, required that all gas stations established after 1/1/02 must install and use a Stage I vapor recovery system. This proposed ordinance passed unanimously on December 28, 2001, by City Council and was approved on December 31, 2001, by Mayor Sharon Sayles Belton. 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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Park and Wreck....CP spotlights Bob Fine and the dysfunctional Park Board
from the article..."In short, the Park Board has been the poster child for unchecked government." Britt Robson has done a great job of capturing the truly dysfunctional and out of control nature of the Park Board. The story is compelling and makes it clear why reform is desperately needed and the status quo must go! http://www.citypages.com/databank/26/1300/article13825.asp Knowing that many of our friends and neighbors don't spend quite as much time laboring over these down ballot politics, this one is worth sharing. Pass it on! Niel Ritchie Linden Hills __ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.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:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
