Welcome to all the wonderful new subscribers, and thanks to long-time list participants. I'm Anne Carroll, a huge fan of the entire e-democracy concept, moderator Tim Erickson's great leadership, and everyone's participation! I look forward to it getting better day by day.... Background and current interests: -- Born and raised in St. Paul, lived elsewhere in US and also overseas for a couple of years, and happy to now live here and raise a family in this great community; parent of 2 (1 now in college) who've benefited from the opportunities and support provided through St. Paul Public Schools, spouse of 1 structural engineer teaching in Architecture dept at UM, and home to a crazy Airedale; we've also hosted a number of high school and college students in our home over the years -- Elected member of the St. Paul Board of Education, beginning the 2nd yr of my 2nd 4-year term. I always welcome questions, interest, concerns, input, volunteers, and great ideas. Best way to reach me is via this email address, or at 651-690-9156. Prior to that, long-time volunteer and site council member in several St. Paul Schools as my children grew up. -- Self-employed consultant specializing in public involvement, strategic planning, and communications serving public and nonprofit sectors. Particular areas of interest include authentic participation, especially of underrepresented communities -- race, age, gender, income, location, ability, language, access, education, etc. -- Teach public involvement for graduate students at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs at the UM, where I learn as much as I teach, and from which I graduated c. 25 yrs ago Top 2 issues for mayoral candidates to address: 1) how the mayor's office will provide tangible support (independent) St. Paul Public Schools students so we can continue our progress toward becoming the best district in the country serving ALL students who come through our doors each morning 2) how the mayor's office will lead in authentically and routinely engaging the broad spectrum of community members in all critical decision making -- because it's our community and our future, and we have both the right and the responsibility to be a part of shaping both Thanks again to everyone participating in this forum, and for spreading the word! -- Anne Carroll
------------------------------------------------------------ Anne R. Carroll Carroll, Franck & Associates Public Involvement, Strategic Planning, Communications 1357 Highland Parkway St. Paul, MN 55116 USA <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 651-690-9162 School Board: 651-690-9156 "The arc of history is long, but it bends toward justice." -- Martin Luther King, Jr. "...You will be more credible and you will be more powerful if you do not separate the lives you live from the words you speak." -- Paul Wellstone "A politician worries about the next election. A true states[wo]man worries about the next generation, and children yet unborn." - e.e. cummings ------------------------------------------------- JOIN the St. Paul Issues Forum TODAY: http://www.e-democracy.org/stpaul/ ------------------------------------------------- POST MESSAGES HERE: [email protected] To subscribe, modify subscription, or get your password - visit: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/stpaul Archive Address: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/private/stpaul/
