Re: [Mpls] Voting Rights in Minneapolis

I firmly support the following potential steps toward a better democracy just had to re-post it (in hopes of it sinking in). Chris Allison Whitier In a message dated 3/2/2001 10:30:27 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Many other communities around the country have

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I really wish we could define, somehow, the essence of urban/comfy/funky/diverse Minneapolis so our political leaders could defend it better when making policy. Maybe their intentions are good, but I sense they just don't have the same esthetic that Minneapolis residents share. Might make an

[Mpls] 9th Ward Observations

Hi Folks Just got back from observing the 9th ward convention. Gary Schiff won on first ballot (135-78 I believe.) I didn't get to talk to enough people to find out whether that postcard attacking Schiff for his Nader vote backfired. I would assume that it did. It would be interesting to see

Re: [Mpls] 9th 12th Ward endorsees

12th Ward - Sandy 131 votes - 70% of the votes. Craig Larson did say that he would abide by the endorsement. Carol Becker Longfellow - Original Message - Subject: [Mpls] 9th 12th Ward endorseesFrom: List Manager [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mpls list [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March

[Mpls] What makes Mpls. feel like our city

I'd like to hear more about what makes Minneapolis "our" city from others. If we have a dialogue about it, it would come pretty close to defining our vision of what we want the city to be, a good picture for all candidates to better understand what Minneapolitans value. Here my two cents, . .

[Mpls] Digest version plus Barbara Schneider aftermath

Just a reminder to new, or forgetful, list members: if you don't want your inbox besieged by individual emails, please consider our digest version, which bundles several posts in one long email. To change your options, surf to http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/mpls. (If I signed you up and

[Mpls] A City for Neighbors - revisited

A few days ago I put up a general inquiry about "A City for Neighbors" and received several very helpful responses, both on-list and privately. As to ownership, I can report the following. The "City Council Report Card" mailing listed one Joseph Barisonzi as a cochair of the "A City for

[Mpls] Green Party endorsements - Wards 2 6

The Minneapolis/5th District Green Party met today and endorsed Cam Gordon (unopposed) for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 2. Dean Zimmerman and Tamir Nolley ran for endorsement for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 6. Dean was endorsed with 67% of the vote. Further endorsements will be

[Mpls] List members in the news

Russell Peterson hits the big time just as he leaves Minneapolis: http://startribune.com/viewers/qview/cgi/qview.cgi?story=83687557 David Brauer List manager ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [Mpls] CNIA Family Festival

I talked with a few folks who had been to the last Dysfunctional Family Foodfight known as a CNIA meeting last September at the 9th Ward convention. A Park Av Methodist Church member at the convention made the point that the Mayor was asked to come to this, and was missing in action here