Excuse me - we were at a Park Board meeting. One of the things on
campaigns that often happens is you have volunteers that help you out when
necessary - that was my story of the day since I also have a job! My
volunteers pitched in for me!
Anyway - so thanks to my volunteers, they gave out
The price of natural gas is supposed to go up 31% this year after going up
almost that amount last year. Imagine this trend continuing as it probably
will as natural gas gets harder to find and storms disrupt gas drilling
operations in the gulf. Minnesota will be hurting as increasing
It is a bleedin' shame to have to read about how mayoral candidates
and their supporters try to attack Mayor Rybak with a NRP cudgel. For
example, on 03SEP2005 wmmarks opines that Rybak and the council have
systematically undermined the principles of the NRP...They did it to
take power away
At 02:21 PM 9/8/2005, David Strand wrote:
Great work by Gente de Minnesota!
I agree, this was an excellent article. Don Bellfield did very well. He
seemed to resonate on the small business concerns of many in the Latino
community, while he was clear and direct when he answered the question
I attended the last Park Board Meeting to follow two planning processes- the
Phase 1 above the falls plan- which was the result of a year and a half
citizen advisory committee process and the open time presentation of the
Gasworks
Bluff task force.
While the Phase 1 process went
Doug Mann's opening statement, forum for 8th ward city council candidates
McRae Park, 8 Sept 2005
A big issue in this campaign season is street crime, like drive by shootings,
robbery, burglary, and open air drug dealing. Earlier this year the
Star-Tribune called for a police crackdown and more
Excerpt from text posted on the Minneapolis Issues list:
There are also two Green Party candidates in the race. There is a good
opportunity [chance] that a republican or green candidate will survive the
primary,
because there are currently five candidates that are splitting the DFL vote.
I am concerned about the loose use of facts by both Scott and Liz.
I have never commented on where Mayor Rybak's children attend school.
Liz, you are mistaken. You need to clarify your comment.
Scott, I neither defended Marie Hauser nor did I come out against the neighbors
proposal. I raised
Pardon my absence, I've been out of Minneapolis much of the summer.
The FBI could have saved themselves a bunch of trouble and
Dean Zimmerman a home invasion. They could have probably gotten
Dean's campaign mailing list at city hall just across the street from
their Federal Building
Mr. Johnson asked:
Five times since January, I have posted (see dates below) a challenge
to the neighborhoods and their activists to make public on this List
for each NRP project authorization:
the date of the meeting,
the number of residents voting,
the number of residents in the
Tony Scallon wrote:
Scott, I neither defended Marie Hauser nor did I come out against the
neighbors
proposal. I raised environmental and financial concerns. Please review the
tape.
I try very hard to be accurate and am willing to correct any errors I make.
I think Tony Scallon
I ask this very seriously.
Can anyone help me answer how many actual participants of this forum there
are that live in Minneapolis that do not work for the City or an NRP
neighborhood versus those that may be just over the border?
Thank you for any help answering this question.
Amy
Press Release from the 5th Congressional District Green Party sent out last
night.
Darrell Gerber
Kingfield
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From: Darrell Gerber [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 09, 2005 3:22 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'Stephen Eisenmenger'
Subject: Press Release: GREENS
- Original Message -
From: David Brauer
Jim Graham writes:
The Mayor has a difficult time with this situation. The only veto of
Mayor
RT Rybak in four years in office was in favor of the criminal Basim
Sabri.
Fortunately enough Council People had good sense that they overcame
Tony Scallon did indeed raise environmental concerns and it was appropriate to
do so. But that is but one of many factors to consider in the Park plan and
unsupported allegations and the generic bogeyman of environmental problems
are not sufficient reasons to shelve the hard work and planning
Dan McGrath wrote:
I know that GetBOB made quite an effort to get the word out about the fair.
I feel like I was bombarded with reminders leading up to it. However...
Something went wrong. For some reason which escapes me (I don't think it's
just the MPRB meeting), few citizens took advantage
I would also like to remind people that Dean has been an above board, honest,
hard working and not even remotely materialistic person his whole life -- even
when it hurt him. Do not assume that the FBI is necessarily right that there
are shenanigans going on. Innocent unless and until proven
TONY SCALLON wrote:
Scott, I neither defended Marie Hauser nor did I come out against the neighbors
proposal. I raised environmental and financial concerns. Please review the
tape.
This is a rather strange statement, because the words that came out of
Scallon's mouth sure seem to be
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT: Heather Cusick, Conservation Director
September 8, 2005
Sierra Club North Star Chapter
612-659-9124
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Public Urges Decision Makers to Restore Public Trust
and Reduce Mercury Pollution
New survey shows Minnesota voters want to make
I for one don't know Dean Zimmerperson (that's ho he used to like to be called)
really well, but have known him for over 15 years. He has always seemed like
an honest, principled, good person always looking for the good of others and
not himself. He has alwyas been out there helping us in
On Sep 9, 2005, at 9:13 AM, gemgram wrote:
Unfortunately some read into my post something that was not there.
I did not say that RT Rybak had done anything illegal or criminal.
Did not even speculate that he had. What I reported was
Speculation on the Mayor's race, and I reported it
I support Dean Zimmerman unconditionally.
And I mean unconditionally.
He is a good, honest person. It is so easy to make someone look bad.
But please know Dean, those of us who have benefitted from your work, integrity
and goodness are behind you and with you 100%.
Margaret Hastings
Kingfield
On Sep 9, 2005, at 3:50 PM, Alberto Monserrate wrote:
So if there's one councilperson that I'm willing to stick my neck
out for right now, until we know what the heck is going on with
this investigation its him. If it turns out he has done something
wrong later, we'll deal with it then.
Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser
Feeding the Least, Increasing the Peace and Cub Foods On West Broadway
Invites you to help support our Sisters and Brothers who have been devastated
by Hurricane Katrina.
We will be selling Hot dogs and drinks provided by Cubs and Pepsi for $1.00
dollar or
Some might find this current Southwest Journal article interesting as they
make their choices for who to vote for in the primary. It's interesting how
top City administrators are getting $10-18,000 pay increases (on base
salaries of $114-129k) while City workers are capped at 2%
Margaret Hastings wrote:
I support Dean Zimmerman unconditionally.
And I mean unconditionally.
You mean to say that you would support
Council Member Zimmerman even if he is
charged and convicted of corruption?
Note that Mr. Zimmerman hasn't been
charged with anything, I'm just astounded
Personally, I think it's not only patently unfair, but downright wrong to
make ANY speculation about why the FBI searched Councilmember Zimmerman's
house until we have more information regarding this matter.
Unless it turns-out that this search was somehow very time-sensitive, the
FBI, in my
One of the interesting things about the Republican/Ventura property tax
changes (reduced rates on commercial, industrial and some residential rental
property) is that the rental residential tax break was designed to only help
the larger property owners. There was NO reduction in tax rates for
I am commenting on several issues here, I think of great importance:
I would like to respond very respectfully to Laura's comment a few days ago
about her and Sheldon Main's desire to make a bigger pie in terms of library
funding. It seems misleading to give folks the impression that only 2 of
Michael Atherton wrote:
You mean to say that you would support
Council Member Zimmerman even if he is
charged and convicted of corruption?
The nature of friendship is that you support your friend through the
ordeal implied in a visit from the FBI--or any other ordeal for that
matter. If
Yes, I mean exactly what I said. I consider Dean a comrade and I support him
unconditionally.
No apologies forthcoming.
I don't equivocate regarding my loyalty to such a fine man.
Margaret Hastings
Kingfield
-Original Message-
From: wmmarks [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: mpls@mnforum.org
WizardMarks wrote:
The nature of friendship is that you support your friend
through the ordeal implied in a visit from the FBI--or any
other ordeal for that matter. If your friend has made a
mistake which could brand him/her as having committed a
felony, then the support of friends is
Its amazing what one can find through expending a small amount of energy.
http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/hazardous/sites/hennepin/mplsgswrk0996.pdf
The report is 9 years old, but it covers the background of the site, the
condition, issues, and recommendations regarding future use.
As many of you know Dean Z. and I go way back - like back 32 years. We
appreciate all the support, love, phone calls, e-mails and such that is
pouring out for Dean, Jenny and the campaign. But please remember the FBI
took everything including address books. I am the closest person right now
I don't know that this proposed Gasworks Bluff development is wrong or
right, but I am concerned by the process. This proposed land sale seems
to be coming out of the blue, there isn't any planning context for it.
The land is at a critical prow in the river, and if it were developed
with a
Alright folks.
Yes, the citizens should have been referred to the Planning Dept. however,
there is no proposal to sell any land that any of us on the Park Board know
about.
What Commissioner Hauser was trying to say (I think) was that a developer
had contacted her over a year ago about the
As a member of the Minneapolis Tree Advisory Committee, I wanted to
pass along news of this recent publication regarding smart
environmental design regarding run-off management in our Mississippi
watershed. I haven't read the booklet yet, but I did just order it
and look forward to
Michael Atherton wrote:
WizardMarks wrote:
The nature of friendship is that you support your friend
through the ordeal implied in a visit from the FBI--or any
other ordeal for that matter. If your friend has made a
mistake which could brand him/her as having committed a
felony, then the
To the Mpls Forum...
Once again a minor player, an unconnected local politician, is being
investigated for possible irregularities or criminal actions.
Unfortunately for Councilman Zimmerman, as was found out by former
Councilman Herron, if you are not a highly connected DFL'r
I have known Dean for a very, very long time. I also find it hard to
believe that the FBI involvement is anything but politically motivated
harassment. He has my full support, indeed he is innocent until charged and
proven guilty and I have a hard time believing that any such charge would be
The Jordan Area Community Council is seeking a dynamic individual to lead the
organization as its executive director. This is a full time position requiring
occasional evening and weekend hours. Salary commensurate with experience. If
interested, please submit resume, cover letter, and
I've known Dean Z for years--from when he first was elected to the Park
Board.
Dean take a bribe? You've got to be kidding!
While I'm not supporting him in this election (I had a hard choice between
two friends brought on by some stupid redistricting), I'm behind him and
Jenny 100 percent in
More on the Zimmermann Probe, plus Ballot Box News
Go to http://www.mplsobserver.com
--
Craig Cox
Founder/Editor
The Minneapolis Observer
www.mplsobserver.com
612/721-0285
Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper!
REMINDERS:
1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at
Diane Wiley wrote:
What don't you get about the presumption of innocence
Michael? And why are you so quick to assume the FBI is
right on the money -- they don't ever make mistakes?
I'm getting terribly irritated by people who fail
to support their accusations by failing to quote what
A reminder that the Minneapolis Public Library is teaming up with the League of
Women Voters of Minneapolis and Kids Voting Minneapolis to prepare voters for
the September 13th Primary and November 8 General Election.
Volunteers will be staffing information tables to answers questions about
--- Eva Young [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
This is what I don't get. There is something called
citizenship. Legal
immigrants who are permanent residents should be
encouraged to pursue US
citizenship. If there are unfair barriers which
impede people getting
citizenship, we should look
Thank you, Barb Lickness, for your comments on this. I live in the Jordan
neighborhood and I have worked for the neighborhood organization for the
past nine months. Prior to that, I was moved to volunteer as a board member
which, I guess, would count as citizen participation. For four years, I
Justin E. wrote:
Some might find this current Southwest Journal article interesting
as they make their choices for who to vote for in the primary. It's
interesting how top City administrators are getting $10-18,000 pay
increases (on base salaries of $114-129k) while City workers are
capped
I was honestly disappointed to hear that speculation had more than a little
substance. I received a phone call advising me that the Sabri crime
organization may have brought down another elected Minneapolis official. It
was explained to me that there was news coverage on more than one channel
A friend has brought a hard drive over to dean and Jenny's and I believe
you can e-mail them directly again now.
Again, thanks to all of you for your support and messages,
Annie Young
REMINDERS:
1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules.
Michael Atherton wrote: I'm getting terribly irritated by people who
fail
to support their accusations by failing to quote what
others have said. I made no presumptions of innocence or guilt.
I was making a point about the moral dangers of unconditional
loyalty.
I should stay out of this, and
Gee, from reading Jim's post I guess I have to watch the news tonight; I
expect just as murky a story about Dean Zimmerman's misfortunes as ever until
all
the facts are in. You can ask for apologies again and again, but I can't see
how these Zimmerman posts are of any use to the list until we
Alberto,
An Opinion: Do you think the reason that Zachary Metoyer did not (I am guessing
since there was no mention of him in this post) respond to your questionnaire
could be because he did not and is not seeking any endorsements of any kind?
He may not have wanted to send a mixed message
In Ballot Box: Zimmermann Accused of Taking Bribes; also notes on
tonight's mayoral forum
Go to: http://www.mplsobserver.com/ballot_box
--
Craig Cox
Founder/Editor
The Minneapolis Observer
www.mplsobserver.com
612/721-0285
Support the independent media! Pick up your neighborhood newspaper!
I would assume this passage includes RT? :=}!
He that can not forgive others, breaks the bridge over which he himself
must
pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.
In the forgiveness of others one forgives themselves, and this is the
forgiveness that is
Jim Graham writes:
I was honestly disappointed to hear that speculation had more than a
little
substance. I received a phone call advising me that the Sabri crime
organization may have brought down another elected Minneapolis official.
I was saddened and disappointed again when I came to
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