Actually, the feds could expand the VISTA program. It pays bupkis, but
the pay is sheltered from impacting something like SSI or food stamps,
what have you. For some people it holds out the promise of money for
further education ($4,500 for each year you serve), for others it's the
opportunity
Dennis Plante writes, "I am simply amazed. I received what appears
to be a 'sample ballot' (at least the wording appears on it) in my mail
yesterday. In review of the literature piece (front side the 'endorsed
candidate', backside Martin Sabo) I learned that the piece had been
generated and
Tamir: In contrast to your experience, I must have met scores of polite, professional
cops in my 35 years in town. Which is why when I read about inexcusable behavior, my
inclination is to wonder why the "normal cops" even tolerate the besmirching of their
reputation by these developmentally-r
Dennis Plante writes, "I am simply amazed. I received what appears
to be a 'sample ballot' (at least the wording appears on it) in my mail
yesterday. In review of the literature piece (front side the 'endorsed
candidate', backside Martin Sabo) I learned that the piece had been
generated and
Precedent? Certainly.
Look at any of the Minneapolis Ward sample ballots from the last
city election, in 2001 -- they ALL have that exact same identification &
mailing permit on them. Or look at the Sample ballots for Legislative
Districts in the 2002 elections -- they had that same inf
I am simply amazed. I received what appears to be a "sample ballot" (at least the wording appears on it) in my mail yesterday. In review of the literature piece (front side the "endorsed candidate", backside Martin Sabo) I learned that the piece had been generated and paid for by the STATE DFL C
Dear Steve,
We have been trying to get the courts to
respond. Everytime the police try to do a sweep they are accused of
profiling. If they do a warrant and something goes wrong, it is their
fault not the fault of the people whose wrong-doing caused the
problem in the first place.
Mo
Volunteerism will necessarily bear a greater burden as other funding
sources go away, but remember the 1000 points of light? There are the
same problems of capacity now as ever in the hope that private efforts
can pick up where the public realm leaves off. We do what we can, rich
and poor alike, bu
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From: steven meldahl
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 5:53 PM
Subject: Fw: Shootings at 29th & Queen
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From: steven meldahl
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 4:54 PM
Subject: Shootings at
Now that the group has spiffed up the biff at Lake Harriet they might turn
their energies on the biff at Theodore Worth Park. The buildings there,
built in the 30's by the WPA are badly in need of restoration. I hope
something can be done before it's too late. Alot of WPA work has already
been l
Al Galmon, president-elect of the Mpls NAACP branch was not sworn in at the
regular branch meeting in February. The installation of NAACP branch
officers-elect earlier in the month was done outside of the by-laws.
And NAACP members who formally challenged the election have gone to court to
fo
So far as big city public school systems go, the one in Minneapolis was
probably among the best -- in the late 1970s. Most of the black schools in
Minneapolis were shut down during the 1970s, and the teachers and students at
those schools were integrated into white schools. "Just about the entir
Those of you who think that only "rich" people live in the suburbs may
be surprised to learn that some people moved to the suburbs, or stay in
the suburbs, to FIND affordable housing. They cannot afford a house in
Minneapolis, although they would love to.
It may also interest some of you to know
One small correction to Fred's post about public entities and the Spiff the
Biffs award. Even though the restroom building sits at Lake Harriet you
notice the Park Board didn't receive the award - the citizens group that
put all the time, energy and money into the project received the award. In
Hello Minneapolis Folks:
I thought it was interesting reading in the Star
Tribune this morning. Council President Paul Ostrow
believes speaking out against the war is "out of
order", former South African President Nelson Mandela
speaks out in his country anyways.
Council President Paul Ostrow ru
On Sat, Feb 01, 2003 at 11:44:06AM -0600, Jordan S. Kushner wrote:
> ... Yet when the budget gets tight, RT clearly shows his
> preference for maintaining the comforts his and Barrett's Linden Hills
> neighborhood over investing in the basic living needs in the central city
> neighborhoods.
You've
Thank you Senator Dibble, Sams, Fredrickson, Anderson,
Murphy, Cohen, Kubly, Dille, and Rosen. I hope in
these days of budget cutting this bill will pass and
help provide support for the homeless people of our
state.
Half the homeless in our state are children. And the
numbers keep growing worse
If you wait long enough on this "List", you will find a person who you
disagree on what is seemingly every issue, writing something you agree with.
I am afraid Jordan Kushner has written such a post. I am not sure given the
depths of my disagreements with Kushner if this is his fault or mine.
Perha
Jim and Jim, I don't really know much about the
Phillips wars and I'm only talking about the
similarity that I apparently falsely percieved about
your stands on the MPD. I apologize for the offense
this may have caused
My bias against MPD officers (not all police, I have a
close friend who is a T
On Thursday (1/30), two bills were introduced at the State Senate to help with funding for the enormous problem of homelessness. As you know, there are a disproportionate number of homeless folks in the city of Minneapolis, but many of us believe that the state and federal government need to do m
>>>" Ms. Colvin-Roy argued for letting neighborhoods be given
control over dollars designated for "affordable housing" rather than some
money going to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. She too alluded to
"special interests" (I assume poor and homeless-but that is my assumption.)
Sh
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Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 8:43 AM
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Affordable Housing -RT doublecross/Modeling Barrett's
Caveat?
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>
> Is it fair to model Jordan's action/outcome rather then his
Maybe this budget crisis is a good time to bring up one of my pet peeves about
American government. It is not that we have too MUCH government, it is that we have
too MANY governments. I don't really get the distinction. Aren't we duplicating
payrolls and setting up governments to collide wit
Thank you. Coincidently :) It was a developer who gave me the 30% price
tag.
Martha Sandberg
King Field
> From: Barbara Lickness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Sat, 1 Feb 2003 07:38:39 -0800 (PST)
> To: 3womenwalking <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: [Mpls] Affordable Housing
>
Union labor does not generally enter into single
family housing development in Minneapolis. While
union labor is probably used in most of the larger
complexes built in partnership with the city, I
suspect the developer fees add a much larger price tag
to the project than does union labor.
Barb Li
Is it true that it costs approx. 30% more to build just about any type of
housing in Minneapolis because of union labor?
Martha Sandberg
King Field
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I appreciate David Brauer's comments... we need more people putting their positions out there clearly and directly..
As to my "quitting" the Kingfield board. My beloved mother of 84 years died from a painful form of cancer last year and myself, my brothers and sister stayed with her constantly,
In a message dated 1/31/03 9:26:40 PM Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
>
> The end of the article also has a revealing exchange reflecting the fallout
> of RT's class warfare on behalf of his rich neighbors in Linden Hills. In
> response to Gary Schiff noting "the issue as a
Homeless people tell policymakers their stories
By: . .
Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder
Originally posted 1/30/2003
By Dianne Haulcy
Contributing Writer
On January 10, a historic event occurred
at Minneapolis City Hall. For the first time
ever, local policymakers listened to the
concerns and iss
Craig writes:
> Here we have a
>
> 1.Board President of a neighborhood group- Zoning/schmoning the
> neighborhood boss doesn't like your idea
>
> 2. Editor of two of the largest and influencial non-daily papers-What
> did Truman say "don't pick fights with people who buy ink by the
> barrel"
We have an instructive use/abuse of power admission today. Best of all it's
from our fearless leader.
David Brauer uses and names names.
Margaret writes then David responds.
As a former president of the Kingfield board, I'd like to respond to a
couple of Margaret's comments.
She writes:
Take
Suburb bashing has been fashionable on this list from time to time. It
really lends credence to the urban delegation at the legislature. How much
LGA does the city depend on from those suburban chairwomen and chairmen?
Craig Miller
Rogers MN
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> Folks, let's lay off the North O
As a former president of the Kingfield board, I'd like to respond to a
couple of Margaret's comments.
She writes:
Take my neighborhood of Kingfield as an example--largely middle class-- and
the last time I checked, not a haven for people who are homeless. From
having been on the KFNA board and no
The statements of Council Persons Barbara Johnson and Colvin-Roy (sp?) at today's City Council meeting brought home the continued struggle for poor people and people who are experiencing homelessness.
Ms. Johnson used the term "special interest" groups as she referred to poor and h
As I understand it, this list is a place for critiques of our local politicians and thus I would assume it must also be a place for recognition of them at times as well. I also think it is important for list members to be updated by activists about who supports efforts on a variety of issues.
Than
I agree with the List Manager - lower the volume! There were no
"classes" at the CUE awards. Three of us awardees had green thumbs - the
peace gardens at Horn and on the West Bank and Ed Burke's garden design
studio and nursery in Phillips. Two awardees were public entities - the
city council chamb
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