[Winona Online Democracy] Wally and all:
I've been wondering if this discussion of vision might be something we can move into some kind of action. Might we wish to take our concerns directly to the elected officials who sit on the Port Authority? We can use the links on our new web site to email them. I wonder just how many emails we could generate? Here's an example of some text that anyone could copy and edit to fit their particular points of view and knowledge: Dear Councilman Mielimonka, County Board Representative Krage, and other members of the Port Auothority: Lately, the members of Winona Online Democracy have been having a lively discussion about economic development in Winona. Of course this recent activity has been a response to the Wal-Mart controversy, however, this has been a thread in many of our discussions over the past few years. Public input into development decisions and questions about "vision" and strategic plans for economic development have surfaced. Include your own comments and questions here. I invite you to view the archives of our discussion at: http://www.mnforum.org/pipermail/winona/ and subscribe to our list at: http://www.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Sincerely, Your Name Here (As I'm typing this I'm reminded of Peter and Lou Berryman's song "Your State's Name Here" regarding their formula for writing a song about one's state!!! It's a hoot if you ever get a chance to hear them play) I guess I'm ready for us to be making a difference as members of WOD and this is one idea I have. I'm curious about what others think and I'd love to know if anyone takes action. Kathy Seifert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wally Samuelson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 20, 2003 1:13 PM Subject: [Winona] living wage > [Winona Online Democracy] > > Assuming Martha Greenwald's question wasn't rhetorical > in nature, here is a listing of the current Board > members of the Winona Port Authority: > > -Michael Cichanowski > -James Kiekbusch > -Dana Johnson > -Dieter Mielimonka > -Mary K. Glubka > -Peter Schwab > -Gerry Krage > -Eric B. Sorensen, Executive Secretary > > Past agendas and archieved minutes of Board meetings > can be found at > http://www.cityofwinona-mn.com/content/commission_agendas.htm > > "Living wage" as I understand it pertains to entities > with contractual or financial ties to government. > With possible exception to an ordinance enacted in > Santa Fe, NM, it would not pertain to a private sector > entity such as Wal-Mart. > > Wally Samuelson > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.yahoo.com > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
