[StPaul] Benanav mayoral run?

[CRISTY DELACRUZ]

Erin, it seems like there are quite a few rumblings about folks trying to 
persuade Jay Benanav to run again. He has achieved some major milestones in 
his last few years on the council, creating a record that shows clear 
leadership and a willingness to strike compromises between constituents and 
other community groups.

Jay frequently clarifies the mayor's "no-tax" rhetoric by pointing out that 
items like "streetlight maintenance fees" that are assessed to homeowners, 
schools & churches, are really just another form of property tax, even 
though Randy likes to brag that there have been no property tax increases 
for 12 years. I need to start taking rhetoric lessons from Randy and the 
other Republicans...

There was little to no discussion of Chris Coleman's candidacy, and the most 
frequent comments I keep hearing are: "Randy-lite" or "feigning interest for 
long periods of time" or "totally undistinguished record on the council." 
'Not an auspicious start, despite the heavy-hitters on his campaign 
committee that many of us puzzled over.

I'm hoping it's just an excess of egg nog and spiked cider (protecting us 
from a blast of the cold) that are keeping us otherwise occupied, and not 
yet engaged in this new race.  Also, after our recent election cycle, the 
amount of energy we expended needs to be restored and recharged as we take 
time for the holidays and slow down a bit.

I am also curious about the race for County Commissioner that will take 
place in only a couple of months, with Sue Haigh's departure. That will be a 
short one - 60 days is specified in the election statute, I think, so it 
will be a fun little winter contest keeping the political junkies among us 
entertained. Any idea who is considering that race?

Happy Holidays!
Cristy A. De La Cruz
Highland Park resident (clinging to the edge of Mac-Groveland)
Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2004 09:34:39 -0800 (PST)
From: erin stojan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [StPaul] Benanav mayoral run?

So, did everyone see the article about Jay Benanav maybe running for mayor? 
 Has
anyone heard anything more or gotten the inside scoop?  I think he could 
beat
Kelly, although he'll need to muster a lot of money and support to do it.  
But
given how close their last race was...

Erin Stojan
Ward 7, Dayton's Bluff

http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/10441083.htm
Posted on Fri, Dec. 17, 2004
Benanav mulling mayoral rematch with Kelly
BY TIM NELSON
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