David responds to Jim...
This answers my first question: in Jim's view, public safety deserves 50
cops, who would have stopped/reduced the crime problem in harder-hit
neighborhoods.
However, it doesn't answer my second question: if you buy those 50 cops,
what do we buy less of and/or what do we
Jim Graham writes:
> In answer to David Brauer query on the subject, whether it's 2 million or
3
> million for fifty additional police officers this year is not the
important
> factor. The important factor is for this community of Minneapolis to be
> individually as concerned about the safety and
List,
The older man who walked in and was shot, was indeed, just an innocent man. We
found out today that he is a close relative of my daughter's friend.
There needs to be a statement made, I agree. I also believe that a vigil is
not enough. We conduct these things in our neighborhoods, w
Fred Olson says, > "Please join us. The community must make a statement
that the murders must stop."
The vigil will indeed help to create a sense of community and to unity, but
perhaps it should do something else. Perhaps it should create a sense of
resolve to force our community to do someth
The real statement would be tougher punishment for criminals. We see how the
communities suffer upon their release.
-Jennifer Rubenzer
Plymouth
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Greeting's List!
Does anyone know who's running for third ward... If it's a super secret you
can email me privately..
Thanks!
Innovation, everyday entrepreneurship, and creativity are the aims of
collaboration."
Vanessa L. Freeman ~ Hawthorne for now Fort Worth soon
Peter Keen
REMINDERS:
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Please join us. The community must make a statement
that the murders must stop.
Fred
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CC: Duane Reed, Jesse Overton, and other NAACP officers.
NAACP branch officers obstruct investigation by branch executive committee
members.
There are not "complete and correct" records for the past 6 years as required
by MN statute 317A.461 subdivision 1 at the registered office (310 E38th
St
Jim Bernstein wrote:
> The Minneapolis restrictions on smoking do not ban that
> activity. Like drinking, gambling, sex (and other necessary
> bodily functions) the public does put some limits on where
> and when you can engage in these activities but they are not
> banned outright.
The following is a summary of what happened with the Instant Runoff Voting
(IRV) resolution at some of the caucuses last Tuesday from the perspective
of those attending. The resolution asked for party support of efforts to
seek a charter amendment for the use of Instant Runoff Voting for the
elect
Bars and restaurants in Minneapolis are licensed public accommodations
and are subject to ordinances and codes of this city. People can argue
about the wisdom of a restaurant/bar smoking ban but arguing that those
establishments are "private" or that they "have a right to run the
business as they
The cost per FTE (Full Time Equivalent) for police staffing is approximately
$75,000 per year ( Granted new hires do not earn this amount, but it does
include the logistical support to staff a PD). It is an average which balances
out the high and lows of employment costs. This figure was use
First, thanks to Eva Young for posting the substantive information from the
DFL Stonewall questionnaire. Second, thanks to Lisa McDonald for her
substantive answers.
There's something in Lisa's responses that mirrors those I've heard from
many candidates, and which troubles me. I'd love candidates
Lisa is running in Ward 13 (Southwest Minneapolis). The Stonewall Board of
Directors overruled a membership vote to find Lisa "acceptable" because she
had raised money for Tim Penny for Governor. This had nothing to do with
Lisa's positions or history on GLBT issues.
I was at the Stonewall Board
I heard this through the Grapevine from an offlist correspondant who is
active in the DFL. Anyone know more about this 5th ward candidate?
"I hear there is a new candidate getting into the fifth
ward race -- that ought to make things even more
interesting -- I do not know her, but I hear that he
NAACP Branch President, Treasurer refuse to comply with demand of Executive
Committee to Open the Books of the NAACP Parent Information Centers, support
claim of absolute power by branch administrator.
by Doug Mann, 5 March 2005 [Doug Mann is a member-at-large of the
Minneapolis NAACP branch e
Lisa is running in Ward 13 (Southwest Minneapolis). The Stonewall Board of
Directors overruled a membership vote to find Lisa "acceptable" because she
had raised money for Tim Penny for Governor. This had nothing to do with
Lisa's positions or history on GLBT issues.
I was at the Stonewall Bo
Hello List!
I am just shocked and sicken by the fatal shooting's on the city's
Northside, those reported and those that are not. What happened yesterday
seems like a message being sent out into the community, and perhaps a sign
of more things to come the warmer it gets. There's a lot of hostilit
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