RE: [Mpls] what really happened at the Hennepin County Board

2005-10-07 Thread Steve Sumner
Per Mark's post. With a room full of people..Stand and Applaud. Steve Sumner NE Minneapolis 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

FW: [Mpls] Rybak Mailing

2005-01-23 Thread Steve Sumner
Kiffmeyer is responsible for the election law, and Anderson is responsible for watching how the taxpayer's money is spent throughout the state (which the last time I checked Minneapolis is a part of). Both should have something to say on this matter. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1

[Mpls] campaign lit and Kahn

2004-07-25 Thread Steve Sumner
for or with have taken the issues very seriously. Maybe you're working with the wrong crowd. Steve Sumner SD59 Republican Chair Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] Phyllis Kahn picking up lit

2004-07-24 Thread Steve Sumner
of the facts, they will choose Amanda Hutchins to unseat Phyllis Kahn this fall. ### Steve Sumner SD59 Republican Chair Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore

[Mpls] Apache Plaza

2004-04-13 Thread Steve Sumner
making a buck, creating jobs, and giving back to the community. I also know that corporations can't get as big as Wal-Mart by committing what equals to assault on the workers. However, will this change my spending habits...most likely not. I'll still shop in the Quarry. Steve Sumner Waite Park

[Mpls] Minneapolis Snow Boss

2004-03-09 Thread Steve Sumner
like someone's pet project that we really don't need. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email 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

RE: [Mpls] Taxpayer's League: Taxpayers should subsidize used car business by buying clunkers for poor people during the strike

2004-03-09 Thread Steve Sumner
that have been checked over for lemon type problems. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email 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

RE: [Mpls] In this together

2004-02-24 Thread Steve Sumner
I have to say that I like the Mayor's thinking in regards to trying new things. A lot of times new and inventive ways of solving old problems is the only way to come up with long term solutions. Cheers to you on this one Mayor! Steve Sumner Waite Park Republican SD59 Chair Republican Ward One

RE: [Mpls] GOP Caucuses

2003-12-21 Thread Steve Sumner
that I know. I can see were some people can get the cold shoulder from some folks, but I have seen it on both sides. I have seen were elected Republicans have jumped ship and have not enjoyed a very warm reception by the rank and file (only my experience from observing DFL conventions). Steve

FW: [Mpls] re: Council passes budget 11-2; Praising R.T.;Unfunded Mandates;a nd Homeless issues: keep your eye on the ball

2003-12-18 Thread Steve Sumner
offender. As for the Governor, stop playing politics and look at what he is trying to do. He is trying to prevent repeat offenders by making sure they never get the chance. Sorry if you 't realize that, but he is displaying true leadership. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has

[Mpls] Thousands of Hmong to resettle in Twin Cities

2003-12-18 Thread Steve Sumner
right now at how this impacts the school system and what they need to do in order to provide for these kids they are about to receive. Realizing that we/they don't know right where people are going to land, but it is something to be thinking about how to handle. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1

RE: [Mpls] Council passes budget 11-2

2003-12-17 Thread Steve Sumner
of Minneapolis City Hall... What do we want? LEADERSHIP When do we want it? NOW Steve Sumner Waite Park (or is that Waiting in Park for some leadership and hearing nothing but crickets) REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing

RE: [Mpls] re: Council passes budget 11-2; Praising R.T.;Unfunded Mandates;a nd Homeless issues: keep your eye on the ball

2003-12-17 Thread Steve Sumner
the issue of homelessness by addressing the root causes of it instead of just funding more shelters? Steve Sumner Waite Park

Re: [Mpls] Council passes budget 11-2

2003-12-16 Thread Steve Sumner
. We will continue to have public housing issues, murders on the Northside, a bad infrastructure, crappy education, a regressive business climate, and so on and so on ... if we don't start electing people to office that will focus on the problems and focus on solid solutions. Steve Sumner Waite

[Mpls] Sabo's pot of gold

2003-11-18 Thread Steve Sumner
safety issues such as the shootings in North Minneapolis, Education, Road Construction, and the like. My question is where is the leadership from Sabo's office, and the state and city DFL on these issues. Anyone hear the crickets, chirp chirp. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member

[Mpls] Sabo's pot of gold

2003-11-13 Thread Steve Sumner
of a need? If we do, he is just doing what is required and this is no big deal. If we don't, the pot of money is a waste and could be spent better elsewhere. Just another example of a tax and waste political gamesmanship power move. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated

[Mpls] the non-partisan party

2003-11-09 Thread Steve Sumner
I just wanted to give a big thank you to Brian Melendez for hosting the party Saturday night. It was good to see a lot of people from this list, and be able to put names and faces together. Thanks Brian, nice house! Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules

[Mpls] Jennings

2003-10-08 Thread Steve Sumner
at the sorry state of the Minneapolis School System, just remember to place some of the blame on people like Randy Stanton and Spike Moss. Steve Sumner Waite Park REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

[Mpls] Carol Johnson to Memphis?

2003-07-28 Thread Steve Sumner
really serious about addressing the real issues at hand. Steve Sumner Waite Park TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course

RE: [Mpls] Replies to posts, Greens in Demise

2003-07-03 Thread Steve Sumner
level, but state and national offices might be a different story. It all depends on if the poster child, Nader, runs again and how well he does. Note to list manager: I'll stop here before it takes a turn into out of scope. Steve Sumner Waite Park TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll

[Mpls] An Even More Destructive Cub Proposal for Northeast

2003-06-06 Thread Steve Sumner
by the business being able to conduct business. Steve Sumner Waite Park TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. 2. If you don't like what's being discussed here, don't complain - change the subject (Mpls-specific, of course.) Minneapolis

[Mpls] The rich be damned

2003-02-20 Thread Steve Sumner
learned by now that we shouldn't be playing class warfare?! Steve Sumner, Ward 1 TEMPORARY REMINDER: 1. Send all posts in plain-text format. 2. Cut as much of the post you're responding to as possible. Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion

[Mpls] Policely speaking

2003-02-06 Thread Steve Sumner
in the interface the public has with law enforcement. The other side to this coin would be the lack of leadership to deal with this issue. To the council and the Mayor I would suggest, instead of playing defense with the problems play a little offense to show some leadership. Steve Sumner Ward 1 In the City

[Mpls] Minneapolis education

2003-01-30 Thread Steve Sumner
the best education possible, and having lower class sizes will support that effort, why are we now raising class sizes? Is the goal now not to provide the best education possible, or did class size not have an effect on quality? 3. Were the voters just being duped? Steve Sumner Ward 1 TEMPORARY

FW: [Mpls] Labor Endorsement

2002-12-31 Thread Steve Sumner
I would like to echo Connie's note here, and state that I find it the height of arrogance that the DFL thinks it has the exclusive use of the term Labor Endorsed. I know a lot of great union members that see things from the Republican point of view. Happy New Year. Steve Sumner Waite Park

[Mpls] RE: GOP, Greens, and sheep

2002-12-17 Thread Steve Sumner
respectful. Your very post show a lack of tolerance of other people's views on issues. I would encourage an intelligent discussion with you focused on specific issues, and not mud throwing and name calling. Steve Sumner Waite Park ___ Minneapolis Issues

[Mpls] 3rd ward

2002-12-16 Thread Steve Sumner
to the position? Just wanting to have statements made backed up with facts. Steve Sumner Ward 1 (not 3) Waite Park SD59 Republican Chair Neat guy in sun glasses and a sport coat ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post

[Mpls] GOP, Greens, and sheep

2002-12-16 Thread Steve Sumner
called a majority. Fourth, comparing the voters to sheepthat's not going to expand your party. Thanks for the laugh, keep it coming. I need to graze in the frozen pasture now. Steve Sumner Ward 1 SD59 Republican bah Chair ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum

Re: [Mpls] Anti-war resolution

2002-12-04 Thread Steve Sumner
Here.Here..I agree with that. Doesn't the city council have enough problems in dealing with city issues. Steve Sumner Ward 1 - Waite Park --- Just because 22 other City Councils seem to believe that despite their being elected by only their cities residents they somehow have

Re: [Mpls] Anti-war resolution

2002-12-04 Thread Steve Sumner
that they are charged to deal with. All of us as citizens can exercise our views to our elected officials that are in a position to make such decisions. Steve Sumner Ward 1 - Waite Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy

[Mpls] Ostrow comments regarding CM Biernat

2002-11-22 Thread Steve Sumner
for decision making will go a long way towards restoring the public trust. A little bit of leadership wouldn't hurt either! Steve Sumner Waite Park ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Mpls] Wellstone memorial

2002-10-30 Thread Steve Sumner
I'd suggest not bringing up this issue considering the despicable display last night. That was no way to honor anyone. Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls;mnforum.org

[Mpls] Colin Powell Youth Center?

2002-05-21 Thread Steve Sumner
Why is it that anything to do with religion is looked upon as bad, and anything against religion is good? Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

RE: [Mpls] MPS Supt. Johnson on Suspensions thread

2002-05-14 Thread Steve Sumner
. Steve Sumner Ward 1 - Minneapolis With child in the public school system ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org

[Mpls] DFL Feminist Caucus Mpls endorsements

2002-05-05 Thread Steve Sumner
to expressing those interests. Steve Sumner Ward 1 SD59 Republican Chair ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls

RE: [Mpls] Vouchers, the Supreme Court, ESEA and Minneapolis

2002-05-01 Thread Steve Sumner
accountable for results, and fill in the gaps. Some school system administrators and some state legislators seem to be more concerned about social engineering than about producing well educated kids. That needs to stop!! Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis

RE: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak Lays Out Budget Principles

2002-04-30 Thread Steve Sumner
I like what the Mayor had to say here regarding his spending vs debt payment view. Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option

RE: [Mpls] bad driving

2002-03-27 Thread Steve Sumner
been one that I've heard from the people who say the laws don't apply to them. Point: Everyone needs obey the traffic laws, even bicyclists. Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL

[Mpls] bad driving

2002-03-26 Thread Steve Sumner
bicyclists get off ignoring the traffic laws?? Better stop before someone gets killed! Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more

RE: [Mpls] uncommitted, urban issues

2002-03-03 Thread Steve Sumner
. So, maybe the group of elected officials that we need to look at for not getting things done at the state capital are in our very own backyard. I echo our Mayor's idea when saying keep this in mind when attending causes on Tuesday. Steve Sumner Ward 1 SD59 Republican Co-Chair

RE: [Mpls] Bird notes

2002-02-24 Thread Steve Sumner
No Representative Khan! It makes it a Minneapolis, it is a global weather trend that is in a warm cycle right now and it doesn't mean anything, issue. Thank you, Steve (glad the snow melted off my sidewalk) Sumner Ward 1 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

[Mpls] redistricting

2002-02-17 Thread Steve Sumner
of the candidates presented. Besides, there are bigger fish to fry! Steve Sumner Ward 1 (in danger of being taken over by ward 13. Here comes the southsiders over the warehouse district now, arm the artists) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion

RE: [Mpls] Public Schools

2002-02-05 Thread Steve Sumner
, therefore emersion is the best way. Bull cookies! Functional English understanding must be achieved before attending mainstream classrooms, and the parents need to learn and speak English at home. Give these kids a fair chance to be successful! Steve Sumner Professional Pain the Political Buttock

[Mpls] Public Schools

2002-02-04 Thread Steve Sumner
, school board, state house and senate, and all the way up to the desk in the oval office WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?! Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] forum members in the news

2002-01-23 Thread Steve Sumner
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[Mpls] interesting time at the City Ball

2002-01-06 Thread Steve Sumner
bitter towards one another, I do hope it doesn't turn ugly! Steve Sumner SD59 Republican Co-Chair ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more

[Mpls] Education funding

2001-11-14 Thread Steve Sumner
I find it interesting that the Minneapolis school system's idea of lowering administration personal costs is to eliminate departments, move the staff into higher positions, and give them all raises. Way to grow, uh go! Steve Sumner Ward 1 ___ Minneapolis

[Mpls] SD61 Republicans know how to throw a party

2001-10-28 Thread Steve Sumner
of the town for many months to come. Thanks to Connie Nompelis and Steve Braa for hosting the event. Steve Sumner SD59 Republican Co-Chair ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

[Mpls] RT vs Sharon - time to punt (just smile this is a fun one)

2001-10-23 Thread Steve Sumner
And the ring announcer taps the bell.. And in this corner RT weighing in to move an airport(I wonder if he can lift it all by himself), more subsidized housing than you can shake a stick at(I think I live on Baltic ave), and higher property taxes (even higher than most of the drug users

[Mpls] Paul Ostrow's annoucement and the Casablanca connection

2001-10-01 Thread Steve Sumner
on the perception from others correctly, which is shared by both Republicans and Democrats. While everyone was waving the American flag it was Paul Ostrow who was waving only his own flag. Steve Sumner Ward 1 - American flag waving, Casablanca movie lovin Republican. Play it again, Sam

[Mpls] Paul Ostrow for Council President ... NOT!

2001-09-25 Thread Steve Sumner
. Steve Sumner Ward 1 P.S. Based on the number of calls it has generated to my home, all in agreement with my assessment, I'm finding that I'm not alone in this viewpoint. ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe

[Mpls] Mark Stenglein receives enthusiastic support over the weekend

2001-05-08 Thread Steve Sumner (home)
as if the people of the city of Minneapolis are really eager for some real leadership, that which only Mark Stenglein can provide. Steve Sumner NE Minneapolis Ward 1 resident ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[Mpls] Immigrant Voting

2001-03-17 Thread Steve Sumner (home)
to this country, and you should be told where and how to become a citizen. Steve Sumner 1st Ward "And I'm proud to be an American, where at least I know I'm free. I love this land. God Bless the USA" You know the song ;) ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - M

Re: [Mpls] Some Information on Immigrant/Resident Alien Voting

2001-03-11 Thread Steve Sumner (home)
with open arms. This is the only country where anyone can come and truly live out there dreams, and as current citizens we should welcome and encourage them. Steve Sumner Ward 1 - Resident, citizen ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Demo

[Mpls] Mayor's race

2001-02-18 Thread Steve Sumner (home)
in power are afraid to address them for fear of upset one group or another. Well guess what, they should have fear for their position for not having addresses the issues, because it's pay the piper time. Sharon, you have failed us. Goodbye! Steve Sumner 1st Ward

[Mpls] what do these other parties

2001-01-20 Thread Steve Sumner (home)
of the city. Now is a great time to change the direction and focus in this city. With the right combination of leadership, vision, and drive we can serve the needs of all citizens and create a city we can be proud of again. Steve Sumner Ward 1 Resident, Parent, activist, and Business Owner