My, Dyna, you do spend a good deal of time going after Greens.
Most Greens are either disaffected DFLers or new to the process, but a good
deal more of the former than the latter. So, what does it matter under whose
banner anyone ran last time? It's what and whom they're representing now
that matt
Dyna,
I'm not sure why you include Shane Price in your look
at DFL endorsedment and candidates. He may have once
been DFL, but he is now a Green and, from what I've
seen, has the support of many Greens and Green leaners.
Fact: Shane was active in Paul Wellstone's campaign this
year. Paul Wells
I would like to address Dyna's misperception below.
The Green Party endorsement of Shane Price was put on the agenda of a
previously scheduled 5th District GP Meeting. Because it was assumed that
the entire 5th district would be doing the endorsement (as was reported in
the press release), the
On Fri, 13 Dec 2002, dyna wrote:
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Most anyone on this list
> would have been proud to work with any of the Humphreys, Sabos, or Moes.
Proof that I'm not most anyone on this list. Skip or Buck Humphrey? Roger
Moe? I'd sooner vote for a box of rocks or a yellow dog.
-David Shove
Roseville
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I apologize. I read the statement literally, but perhaps the "own property"
requirement only refers to businesses.
Jim McGuire
Como
Original Message Follows
From: Constance Nompelis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Jim MCGUIRE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Ventu
--- Jim MCGUIRE <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> The statement that it's "not out of line" to require
> that people own
> property in the neighborhood in order to vote really
> bothers me. It's
> clearly out of line to disenfranchise residents of
> the neighborhood simply
> because they're renters
Time for legislation, Senator? A well-placed call to the Attorney General's
office? Let's use the muscle the voters gave us, shall we?
Andy Driscoll
Saint Paul
I (cannot) submit the whole system of my opinions to the creed of any party
of men (and women) whatever in religion, in philosop
Ever since I started reading this list, I had
this question bugging me: "What the HECK is
'Ventura Village'?" I've lived here since 1966
and NEVER heard of any part of Minneapolis called
that. In fact, no part of Minneapolis WOULD call
itself anything so corny. Had to be some joke.
Well, now I
Unbelievable but the MPPOA fundraisers called again tonight. When I told him
to stop because they'd called yesterday, he wouldn't believe me.
Then I told him to put us on the Do Not Call List, and he started arguing
with me. His parting comment as I was hanging up was "We'll call again
another tim
I had expected Mr. Luce to come back on list, particularly on this issue. I
had also expected Mr. Luce to bring up the voting issue at Ventura Village
and possibly to offer false information. I sadly see my expectations were
correct.
Mr. Luce offers information about what Bob Miller said. Funny,
I think some dfl'ers are going to unpleasantly surprised again in
February. With the sale of many houses and duplexes in northeast, has
brought many new young people who lean pretty heavily left, left enough
to be green? oh yesI met them tonite, I'm averaging one or two Shane
Price signs a day.
As Shakespere says "me thinks they doth protest too much." Lisa McDonald - Original Message - From: Sether, Laura S Sent: Friday, December 13, 2002 6:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Check the facts first In reference to the posting by G.R. Anderson, from the City Pages, wi
In reference to the posting by G.R. Anderson, from the City Pages, with the
questionable headline "mayor getting hard:"
The City Pages and other weekly and monthly publications provide great perspective
that daily reporters can't sometimes provide when they are filing stories every day.
It's o
I didn't say that NRP doesn't encourage the
participation of businesses or anything the like. I
said, MCDA policies do not require MCDA recognized
Citizen Participation neighborhoods to allow every
business owner, employee, or otherwise to show up and
vote. The word is require. I did not say they d
I find it a bit disheartening that after the forum last night and given how this race
is going, that instead of talking about how the endorsed candidates stack up against
each other of the two leading DFLers stack up against each other, the discussion is
about how the Black candidates stand up a
MCDA Citizen Participation policy requires that 60% of
the Board of Directors be residents. Beyond that,
neighborhood associations are free to open their board
eligibility and voting rights to other groups in the
neighborhood. It is not out of line for VV to
establish that each business in th
The recent discussions on the unsustainable speed
limit of 35 mph on Hiawatha reveal fatal design flaws
in need of remedying. As I understand it, adjacent
neighborhoods were promised a mitigation measure that
the speed limit would never excede 35 mph. That rules
out increasing the speed limit, wh
Barbara Lickness wrote:
I wouldn't wish what Central is
going through on any neighborhood.
WM: It's always so much fun to be used as the horrible example--and for
all the wrong reasons! The issues that burst the bubble in Central were,
and remain, racism, classism, and health. It has been on
Jim Mork says:
"No, if this city is to
remain liveable, we have to maintain standards
both for what businesses are acceptable but how
seedy properties become. That's the essence of civilization."
DP: These standards, these laws, are contained in the city's zoning
code.
What if the city goes agai
Barbara Lickness wrote:
> NRP does not have rules on citizen participation
> requirement. We yield that scrutiny to the MCDA and
> whatever group in a neighborhood is the recipient of
> the MCDA Citizen Participation contract is also then
> charged with planning and implementation activities
> for
Jim Mork, speaking of the many reasons for small business failure, says in
part:
> ...Some are just poorly-run businesses.
> The MAJORITY of small businesses fail. It is so
> easy to get into a business for which there isn't
> a breakeven market. And even when the market is
> good, lots of people
The letter referenced below was from Robert Cooper, of the MCDA's
Community Outreach Department, not Robert Miller. Sorry for the
mistake.
> [GDL] People later challenged this voting change (which came
> from Ventura Village and not from NRP), and NRP Director Bob
> Miller wrote Ventura Villag
Hi all,
I just thought I'd let you know the new Watchdog is on the street.
Since I discovered this publication I can't wait for it to come out every
month! I've learned more about local politics than I ever wanted to know.
But unlike the watered-down, squeaky-clean version of news and editorial
There was a change in state law that has necessitated
some neighborhood organizations to change their
by-laws so they are in compliance. If you are not sure
whether your neighborhood is in compliance, contact
Bob Cooper at 673-5239, MCDA Citizen Participation
Director or Robert Thompson, NRP Traini
Who pays the most taxes:
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4727681.htm
Related article: What's the problem? NO BUSINESS!
http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/local/4727867.htm
Note to Jim Mork: I said the LAWFUL use of one's own property.
Vicky Heller
Cedar-River
--- dyna <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> As for Olin Moore being guilty by implication
because he has
> worked for constituents in Martin Olav Sabo's
> office, this is a
> pretty desperate attempt to defame Olin.
It's nothing of the kind. Moore might be the perfect
candidate. However, his
Jim Graham wrote:
---Mr. Miller is not credible here unless he was one of the people that
PPL and Steve Walsh attempted to mobilize to vote fraudulently at a
Ventura Village meeting (in an attempt to stage a coup similar to the
one they had staged in Central Neighborhood). I searched the sign in
A list has been started to provide information and discuss the 3rd Ward
race. To join the list send a blank email
to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Archives for the list are available at:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mpls-3rdward/
Several 3rd ward candidates have already joined the list. More are being
I've gotten fresh, long-lasting "pre-cut" trees at Southside Farm Store for
many years. Ask Julie for recommendations, as she gets them delivered direct
from local growers. The last couple of years I've gotten excellent Fraser
firs, which are noted for minimal shedding anyway. I believe Julie said
=
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the
world. Indeed,
it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead
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The city, state and school budget crises may seem unrelated to the current
controversy over privacy and the state Health Departments collection of
health care data, but they really arent. I think the City Council and other
local government entities should weigh in on this issue by as
With our looming budget crisis we should be
looking into creative ways to cut costs:
Camera Is Graffiti's Unwelcome Audience
A modified film camera is being used in Milwaukee, Los
Angeles and other cities to deter graffiti vandalism.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/12/technology/circuits/12graf.h
Dyna,
I'm not sure why you include Shane Price in your look
at DFL endorsedment and candidates. He may have once
been DFL, but he is now a Green and, from what I've
seen, has the support of many Greens and Green
leaners.
You feel he's an opportunist. Other people have tried
to do the same with th
To the Citizens of Minneapolis,
The death of Minneapolis Park Commissioner, Ed
Solomon, is a great loss to us all. Ed used his position as
Commissioner to protect the Parks for all of the People. He knew
the importance of our neighborhood parks and value of their recreation
atributes.
# II of two part post
Mr. Miller also says, "I should know--I showed
up for a meeting of "VenturaVillage" and was told I couldn't vote because me
and a roomful of people ofcolor hadn't "signed up" to vote 30 days
earlier."Mr. Miller is not credible here -- unless he was one of the
people
I read the City Pages article, and it was a good
one. But I didn't see a single thing in it that
foreshadowed Tyesha's death. Seems to me that
they are related but separate stories. The only
link is the claim that the police are
understaffed and overworked. But if CODEFOR had
been used, it wou
>From G.R. Anderson Jr.'s article.
The "Mayor and Police Chief Say 'Get out and Stay out' to gangs in
Minneapolis."
Vicky comments..
Just think of all the apartments opening up - and it won't cost the
taxpayers a cent. Nice going Mayor Rybak.
Vicky Heller
Cedar-Riverside and North
Saturday, December 14th, from 11AM to 7PM
At the home of Connie & Ioannis Nompelis:
2201 16th Ave. South, first floor
Ventura Village, Minneapolis
612-724-5792 (for directions)
Take a break from politicking and come browse the work
of six Minneapolis artists, including list members
Erik Riese an
Susan, this is a fun fantasy, but the reality is that even if
we gave them every rule change in the book and a few that aren't
neither Shane Price or Don Samuels would have won the endorsement.
Olin Moore ended up with something like 44 votes out of about 74 to
win the endorsement. Shane Pric
>From the Strib editorial.
"It's a happy occasion that cultural assets like the Walker, the Guthrie
and the institute want to expand in the city. The institute's new wing is
entirely privately financed."
Vicky adds..
Ditto for BUSINESS! With emphasis on PRIVATELY FINANCED.
It's time th
City Pages reporter G.R. Anderson has some pithy thoughts about R.T.
Rybak...see the paper's new blog section:
http://radio.weblogs.com/0116681/
David Brauer
List manager
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Part of article out of context:
Gross declined to release a list of
the representatives chosen at the meeting,
but did acknowledge that meeting participants
voted to keep the traditional Black
leadership, such as the NAACP and the
Urban League, from being considered.
NAACP representatives di
I'm no longer a Mpls. resident, but even if I were
would be ineligible to vote in the 3d Ward election. I
agree that Don Samuels would be a dynamic choice. So
would Shane Price. Both were at Ground Zero of this
summer's "melee". To the supporters of these
candidates, what are the distinctions betwe
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