I learned this week that some Third Ward residents are so unhappy with
the incumbent City Councilperson that they are advertising in the North
News and Northeaster papers to find an opponent for him. The ad reads:
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Wanted--Third Ward City Council Member
Annual Salary: $63,765, plus fringe benefits and
free downtown parking
Minneapolis Third Ward Neighbors in Action
seeking a politically independent person
to run for election in 2001.
Goal: to help return control of the City back to
the people.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be committed to the needs of neighborhoods, not
to developers. Must be willing to promote participatory
democracy. Effective constituency communications/active
listener. Must be able and willing to work closely with
those who disagree with you.
If you or someone you know is interestd, please contact
us at the address and number listed below.
Paid for by Third Ward Neigbors in Action, PO Box
18503, Minneapolis MN 55418
Phone: 651-251-0545
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I heard the group is getting lots of interest, both from
possible candidates and potential campaign supporters.
That's the incumbent doing to make people so unhappy?
Alan Shilepsky
Downtown--just a river and a few blocks from Ward 3
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