Re: [Mpls] Unintended consequences--help for Jordan

2003-08-03 Thread Kelly Phillips
I believe that it is 12 state troopers for the whole city. They will be used in areas where there is the highest number of 911 calls. I know there is definitely parts of south Minneapolis will meet that criteria. Kelly Phillips Jordan WizardMarks wrote: Today's lead story in the Strib was 12

Re: [Mpls] Unintended consequences--help for Jordan

2003-08-03 Thread Brandon Lacy
What is even more 'ducky' is the absolute lack of any type of investment in Jordan, or any other low-income community of color in Minneapolis, that will address the root causes of why folks turn to the streets and crime. It isn't for the thrill and joy of it. It's because there is a lack of any

RE: [Mpls] Unintended consequences--help for Jordan

2003-08-03 Thread Joseph Barisonzi
List, The additional resources for North Minneapolis, specifically Jordan, which were secured by Councilmember Don Samuels with the support of Mayor RT Rybak, Hennepin County Commissioner Mark Stenglien and Governor Tim Pawlenty provide a window of opportunity. Much as stopping the bleeding

Re: [Mpls] Unintended consequences--help for Jordan

2003-08-03 Thread gemgram
Brandon Lacy says: As a matter of fact, the Governor who sent those troops in is the same governor that is a co-conspirator for any increase in crime that happens in Minneapolis because he is the governor responsible for pulling safety nets out from under the citizens of Minneapolis, and when