Re: MCDA
My apologies. The survey was being sent to groups who received the original post after the survey was knocked off. This posting was in error. The survey is intended to collect information on services rendered by MCDA, and determine it effectiveness as an agency. Since MCDA is established to address housing and development issues in Minneapolis (?), information should be garnered about it perception in the eyes of those served. Since I am running for State Rep, I am concerned about the role of agencies designed to administer the needs of my constituents and other Minnesotans. As a citizen, I have experienced their service and must say that their effectiveness is rather questionable. This is my personal opinion, however, and it does not have merit until either the role of that organization in fulfilling its mission is examined, or until weighed against (public) opinion. I will send the survey to any one requesting it: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or, it will be available on the web sites: http://www.andersonforhouse.com, and at the other: http://www.egroups.com/group/anderson4rep. Interested?? Robert Anderson Minneapolis
Re: Ramp meters sucking the life out of Mpls?
In a message dated 10/23/00 3:17:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj: Re: Ramp meters sucking the life out of Mpls? Date: 10/23/00 3:17:47 PM Central Daylight Time From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (John Rocker) Sender:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (Multiple recipients of list) It's not the meters that encourage sprawl and subsidize exurban developmen John, You have stated a factual truth (redundant?). We have had many years trying the same old approaches and spouting the same old rhetoric, and many failed ventures which should be screaming for new vision. They are complex issues indeed. However, better solutions are available, but require new approaches in how we think of those issues, and especially how, or what, we will do to provide equitable relief. On that note, it is prudent to say that "leaders" must adopt the thinking process that is more aligned with our new view of "stakeholders", and abandon the practice (Keynesian?) of legislating in the purview of monied interest. Philosophically, when ever process immobilizes or alienates factors of production, it adversely affects distributive yield: it occurs randomly within the realm but never on , or beyond the curve. Simply stated, it is a win-loss scenario for all. There are better ways to address "affordable housing", sprawl (all), tax reform, more accountable government, better education, healthcare, etc., but it requires a shift in legislative priorities and actions to accomplish. Robert Anderson Minneapolis http://www.egroups.com/group/anderson4rep
Re: MCDA Survey
Jim, my apologies. After this error was brought to my attention, I posted a correction. Hopefully all have received it. To all: In response to a request to send a copy of the survey regarding MCDA, I did not reference the source or context, and inadvertently sent it to the full list. My apologies to all. If you like, the survey is available at: http://www.egroups.com/group/anderson4rep Robert Anderson Minneapolis
Ordinary People author Judith Guest HONKs for Minneapolis Libra
H.O.N.K. (Help Our Neighbors Know) if You Love Libraries Thursday, October 26th, 4:30 pm - 6 pm Northeast Community Library 2200 Central Avenue Northeast (MINNEAPOLIS) -- Join Citizens for Minneapolis Public Libraries this Thursday from 4:30 pm - 6 pm in beloved Northeast Minneapolis and HONK alongside writer Judith Guest (Ordinary People, Errands, Second Heaven, The Mythic Family) in support of a new downtown Minneapolis Public Library and improvements to our 14 neighborhood branches. Guest, who serves on the board of The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library, is an avid library fan who has lended her enthusiasm and energy to several HONKfests taking place at the downtown and community libraries throughout the city. Join Judith and fellow library supporters as we encourage drivers to "honk and vote!" We supply the signs, you provide the enthusiasm, Minneapolis voters supply the honks.
Police Brutality
I attended the October 22nd rally monday evening, and the rally and march staged last night at the City Center. Although a number of people attended, and despite the fact that the mayors of St. Paul and Minneapolis, along with city council members were invited, none were brave enough to attend. As I viewed the pictures and heard statements about brutality and murder of citizens by police, I could not help wondering about the fear that kept politicians at bay. Was it the fear of being identified and subsequently subjected to harassment, or abuse by (???) officials or police?? If so, all the more reason for the rally. Was it the fear of associating with person concerned over incidents of brutality and murder??? Even so, all the more reason to stage a rally. I intended to address the crowd, but qas forced to leave because of previously arranged events: presentations were much more than had been planned and time simply ran over the estimate. It was, and is frightening to hear of the occurences of brutality against women and children particularly. With the training, equipment, and authority embodied in police, who can justify the brute force directed against women and children? It is a travesty for police to adopt this attitude against men, especially since it is aimed primarily at men of color, but damned unfathomable to carry it over to women and children. What, or whom is protected or served in this instance? If the evidence did not exist (tragically) all over the nation and, more particularly, right under our very nose, maybe ignoring the plea for help from citizens would be more understandable. But it is real. It does exist. It is alive and well in Minneapolis. And the people who voted you (politicians) in office are concerned, hurting, dying, and asking for your help. You refused ! What (else) should they do ? The crowd even recognized that the rally and march last night could have resulted in arrest and brutality, even though it was well organized. And in a show of solidarity and concern, shared a number to be called in the event of arrest. What has happened to bring on this sad state of affairs ?? And the politicians sat silent. Safely away from the "TO" (targeted objective). Even during the atrocities and eminent danger in a war zone some politicians dared show up, if for no other reason than to impress constituents at home. Was the gathering too small, unworthy of your attention ? The quesion you should be concerned with is "how many people will be touched by this cry for help, this plea to change fear of contact with police into trust of their intent to serve and protect, how many will vote, and whether they will vote you out of office based on your fear, or inability or unwillingness to intervene on their behalf". Isn;t that a classic definition of what you (should) do ?? Robert Anderson Minneapolis IP Candidate, House 61B http://www.egroups.com/group/anderson4rep
GMCVA
there was an article in today's strib by dan wascoe who presumably ate a free lunch provided by the GMCVA at the Ways and MEans committee hearing. the memorandum GMCVA presented to ways and means in which they ask the city to seek from the state an additional one cent hotel tax to increase their budget in the coming three years states in their words, "the request is with the full support of the Minneapolis Hotel Association, who recognize the value of the plan and the importance of GMCVA programs." in the same article mention is made of providing free rent to groups who might otherwise go somewhere else. this is ludicrous. we should give freebies to cheapskates who won't come to Mpls and choose Salt Lake city or Indian-no-place over Mpls and then we'll soak them a little with an extra penny tax. So the city loses money so the hotels can make money. Is that how it goes? That's right! It's a good deal for the citizens who work at hotels and restaurants! I go back to this past summer when the hotels were being struck by employees and our mayor and city council president stepped in to save the day by brokering the 23% raise over the course of a five year contract that would in all likelihood leave people worse off five years hence than they are today. There is also the bit about hiring parolees. you mean the city or the convention center doesn't now? Why not? and the admonition that they wouldn't be coming in contact with hotel guests? Who are these guys? seems to me we might have had the wrong guys in jail? Does anyone out there know how much the river city trolley costs? how about it's revenues? what was the cost of those little empty buses running around that were finally discontinued? And tell me again why we're building this addition to the convention center? Are we expecting a larger crowd than the 50,000 aa conventioneers we entertained last summer? Here's the line i like best from the memorandum: "the plan was developed by the board in a series of retreats and refined by a stategic planning committee." I love it. I'm retreating for the day. Regards. Tim Connolly Downtown Mpls ward 7 __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Messenger - Talk while you surf! It's FREE. http://im.yahoo.com/
