[Mpls] Let's Make Minneapolis #1 in Health

2005-12-13 Thread Dan McGrath
eir will. 6. Push for a coffee-free city by 2015 (this date may have to be modified - there will likely be some opposition to overcome). This is all I have so far, but I think it's a good start. I hope a spirited discussion of my proposal will lead to more, and better ideas to f

Re: [Mpls] Property Tax: Progressive or Regressive?

2005-12-12 Thread Dan McGrath
> Mark Anderson wrote: > Dan, you can be taxed out of your house just as easily by income taxes or > sales taxes, or indirect business taxes, as by property taxes. Property tax > may be more obvious than the other taxes (especially sales tax and indirect > taxes), but the other o

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

2005-12-09 Thread Dan McGrath
o likes to drink coffee in public places can adapt to that, or "be left out in the cold," with me and the rest of the smokers. I bet I could hire the same hacks that do ETS "studies" to do a coffee vapor study, and come up with alarming results. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://w

[Mpls] On the smoking ban from a bar-owner

2005-12-08 Thread Dan McGrath
Here's a letter to the editor penned by Sue Jeffers, owner of Stub and Herb's in SE Mpls. Hey Dan, Here is my letter to the editor, doubt it will see the light of day...post it with your excellent one on the forum! Sue Some call it spin, I call it just another lie to deceive t

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

2005-12-08 Thread Dan McGrath
And over half of it was non-smoking seating. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http://www.subversivepictures.com REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROT

Re: [Mpls] Study: Metro Smoking Bans Haven't Hurt Sales

2005-12-07 Thread Dan McGrath
sed since March 31st is a flat lie. Dan O'Gara's quote in the article is one of the most significant statements: "The blue-collar, working man's bar, which is a big thing in the Twin Cities, is probably going to be a thing of the past if this continues." The smoking ban is

Re: [Mpls] Progressive taxes: Income vs Wealth

2005-12-07 Thread Dan McGrath
ning 2 million a year now. Next year should be looking better. My tax on the diamond mine will only be... uh... 3.75 million??? Um. Does anybody here know how to set up an off-shore corporation? Dan McGrath Longfellow REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-demo

Re: [Mpls] Property Tax: Progressive or Regressive?

2005-12-04 Thread Dan McGrath
government can't continue to grow and grow and grow, and take and take and take from the people it's supposed to serve. It just isn't SUSTAINABLE. At the rate things are going, in a few years, there will be only two classes of people living in Minneapolis. An entirely dependent

Re: [Mpls] Hiawatha Flats

2005-12-04 Thread Dan McGuire
n the specifics of this one. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obv

Re: [Mpls] Twins

2005-12-03 Thread Dan McGuire
ot really about them getting more money; it's the thrill of the chase that keeps them going, another challenge to face. Minneapolis is a castle yet to be penetrated thoroughly by those valiant knights of the club with money. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the

[Mpls] Land Value Tax

2005-11-28 Thread Dan Prozinski
it, fixes it up, improving it and the neighborhood as well. Why should this second individual be further taxed? The place to tax fairly is at the source, when the money comes in. Income tax makes best sense. Dan Prozinski Cedar-Riverside REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES

Re: [Mpls] Teacher Seniority Rules Challenged

2005-11-17 Thread Dan McGuire
l documented accomplishments. http://www.tntp.org/ Do the new recruits who have avoided the schools of education that they place end up sticking it out as teachers, or is it merely their 'urban experience' before moving on to other things? What are their scores on closing the achievement gap

Re: [Mpls] Positive campaign?

2005-11-17 Thread Dan
ent in connection with his bogus "Small Business Owners for Schiff" event, claiming these disgruntled business owners support him, when in fact they did not. Anyone else left wondering about Schiff's involvement with Zimmerman's run-in with the FBI? He was front and center w

Re: [Mpls] Candidates who Question or Equivocate on Smoking Ban areDefeated?

2005-11-16 Thread Dan McGrath
didn't make it past the primary. She cited her opponent's vocal opposition to the smoking ban (which she supported) as the prime factor. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a m

Re: [Mpls] $29,000 glitches

2005-11-14 Thread Dan McGuire
if it had been done. Audits can point out problems but if the executives responsible don't make sure that it gets fixed, the audits are a waste. Dan McGuire Ericsson Steve Brandt wrote: Mark Hanson asked if Minneapolis Pulbic Schools has an internal audit department or an outside audi

Re: [Mpls] Snicker shock?

2005-11-14 Thread Dan
e "truth" in taxation notice is our elected officials can't stop spending our money like they've won the lottery. As our services are cut, our taxes go up WAY beyond the rate of inflation. They are learning to do less with more. Where does all the money go?! Dan McGrath Longfell

[Mpls] MPS "computer glitch"

2005-11-11 Thread Dan McGuire
$30k here, $30k there; it adds up. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll!

Re: [Mpls] Apathy wins the 2005 election

2005-11-09 Thread Dan
chose to stay home must have reached the conclusion that it makes no difference. Anyhow, have a drink to Rybak, Schiff, Lilligren, Ostrow, Gordon, Hofstede, Johnson, Samuels, Goodman, Glidden, Remington, Benson, Colvin-Roy and Hodges (while you still can). Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.sh

Re: [Mpls] For whatever it's worth (not much)...

2005-11-08 Thread Dan McGrath
KARE 11's reporting of Ward 9 city council is incorrect. Our figures, straight from the polls contradict the percentage breakdown listed at kare11.com. The end result is the same, but the figures don't add up. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Pleas

Re: [Mpls] election night party

2005-11-08 Thread Dan McGrath
ausing any headaches (all good). Turn out thoughout most of the ward was respectable. A couple spots around Phillips had dismally low turn out (as of 11:00 this morning, anyhow), unfortunately. Longfellow and powderhorn precincts were going gangbuster. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us

Re: [Mpls] Justice Du Jour

2005-11-05 Thread Dan McGrath
k isn't cris-crossed with tracks? The idea that public transportation is a right is as ridiculous as the notion that I have the right to my neighbor driving me where ever I wish to go! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [Mpls] Hooters to Block E?

2005-11-03 Thread Dan McGrath
rack-record, prerequisite for surviving in Minneapolis. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on

Re: [Mpls] Nicollet Island,BOOM

2005-10-31 Thread Dan McGuire
Jeremy's point about Boom Island serves to point out why it doesn't make sense to put a private football facility on any park space. The Webster idea is good. Dan McGuire Ericsson Jeremy Wieland wrote: Attempts to put a football field on Boom Island would create many of the same

Re: [Mpls] On the smoking ban and Porter's

2005-10-30 Thread Dan
inneapolis that were voluntarily smoke-free before the ban was implemented. 50. There were choices. Presently, we have choices between vegetarian restaurants, and those which serve meat. In the interest of public health, when will that choice be taken away from us? When do all restaurants go "me

Re: [Mpls] Restaurants save $$ by not having to scrub ceilings with TSP

2005-10-28 Thread Dan McGrath
w.mndaily.com/articles/2004/07/21/9917 http://www.kmsp.com/news/story.asp?1645728 http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5528268.html http://www.gamblo.com/node/13156 And here's a reminder of the damage caused in Bloomington... http://www.kmsp.com/news/story.asp?1648510 Dan McGrath Longfellow ht

[Mpls] Lavender Covers Ward 9

2005-10-27 Thread Dan McGrath
Pretty good coverage of the Ward 9 race. I give Lavender much credit. This is better coverage of the ward 9 city council race than I have seen in our community papers. http://www.lavendermagazine.com/artman/publish/article_1535.php Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1

Re: [Mpls] Will never again darken the Door of Molly Quinn's

2005-10-24 Thread Dan McGrath
tobacco smoke indicate that under normal conditions, the components in tobacco smoke are diluted below existing Permissible Exposure Levels (PELS.) as referenced in the Air Contaminant Standard (29 CFR 1910.1000)...It would be very rare to find a workplace with so much smoking that any individual PEL w

Re: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-21 Thread Dan
friends don't go there anymore either. Molly Quinn's, and many other great neighborhood bars (many of which have been around for generations) will be gone forever. That's the typical result of greed. When you try to have it all, you end up with nothing. Dan McGrath Longfellow ht

Re: [Mpls] RE: Another DT restaurant closes

2005-10-19 Thread Dan McGrath
he bans are ostensibly in place to protect), and everyone who has the guts to make their own decisions. The price of progress, right? My own elected city representative has been heard to say, "bowlers and smokers are expendable" Seems to be a common attitude among the "progress

[Mpls] Re: What's Wrong with Minneapolis - PIM

2005-10-16 Thread Dan McConnell
State Central Committee which is controlled by labor union is so misinformed that it is laughable, if that were true none of this would have happened. I would also like to point out that I posted on this issue several weeks ago and I reiterate that this is a public safety issue. Dan McConnell

[Mpls] News Release - Dave Shegstad Announces Write-In Campaign

2005-10-11 Thread Dan McGrath
at preserves the rights of the people it represents. For more information about Dave Shegstad's campaign for City Council visit his website at www.shegstad.us. Dave Shegstad for City Council Campaign Committee 3604 Minnehaha Ave So. Minneapolis, MN 55406 612-532-5394 http://www.shegstad.us ##

Re: [Mpls] Six Budgets?

2005-10-05 Thread Dan McGrath
uot; to everything *except* basic services. Our police and fire departments have been decimated to support everything Rybak has said "yes" to. Perhaps the mayor and I have a different idea of which services constitute "basic" services. I was thinking emergency services, roads, ligh

Re: [Mpls] RE: Broadband Availability?

2005-10-05 Thread Dan McGuire
vices over a free public wifi. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignor

[Mpls] Re: City Council Votes to Eliminate Electrical Inspections

2005-10-01 Thread Dan McConnell
e, is but is nowhere near $110,000 per employee. Dan McConnell Longfellow I just wanted to correct a mistaken notion about the cost of or savings from lack of employees that is repeated above but has been seen on this forum a number of times. That is the cost of an employee is onl

[Mpls] Re: City Council Votes to Eliminate Electrical Inspections

2005-09-30 Thread Dan McConnell
ly potential savings is the wages of these 10 employees compared to a revenue source of $1.1 million that the city will lose on permit fees. Let say that each inspector makes approximately $60,000 per year, times ten is $600,000 leaving a net loss of $500.000 in revenue. Dan McConnell Lo

[Mpls] City Council Votes to Eliminate Electrical Inspections, puts public at increased risk

2005-09-30 Thread Dan McConnell
Wednesday the 28th of September. Those voting to compromise our safety were - Zerby, Niziolek, Benson, Goodman, Lane, Samuels, Zimmermann, and Ostrow Those voting to ensure electrical safety were - Lilligren, Johnson Lee, Johnson, and Colvin Roy Declining to vote – Schiff Dan McConnell

Re: [Mpls] RE: WIFI, Why should it should befree

2005-09-27 Thread Dan McGuire
etwork will be far greater than the dollar volume moving over our roads. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on th

Re: [Mpls] WIFI, no free lunch

2005-09-25 Thread Dan McGuire
offer it. Ask Google if they might be interested in setting it up for us. If we make the pie big enough, we will attract the resources to do what is needed. Dan McGuire Ericsson Catherine Settanni wrote: Becca writes: <> We met with these folks in June, and continue to coordinate our ef

[Mpls] Re: Wireless Minneapolis

2005-09-24 Thread Dan McGuire
ork in digital divide language. I much appreciate Becca's efforts on this and think that we definitely need a much broader discussion before committing the city to a course that we are likely to soon regret. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http

[Mpls] campaign donations

2005-09-17 Thread Dan Prozinski
, per election. Dan Prozinski Cedar-Riverside REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious

Re: [Mpls] development planning

2005-09-15 Thread Dan McGrath
interest PAC groups. http://www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/cfrs/welcome.do I also found his expenditures kind of interesting, paying almost $5,000 to himself for a computer, cell phone bills, travel, a new printer, and other reimbursements. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1

Re: [Mpls] Dan on Dave and Gary...will the real ward 9 please stand up!

2005-09-15 Thread Dan McGrath
Gina wrote: "ahhh...I hate to tell you dan, but the shegstad campaign underestimated the support for Gary Schiff. I also hate to tell you that WARD 9 is regular folks, and them regular folks-have mortgages work hard as hell, and have kids, and dogs...I am not sure what Ward 9- the illusio

Re: [Mpls] Here's your (nearly) finals

2005-09-14 Thread Dan McGrath
> To whom will the Shegstadites go? That depends entirely on Bicking, I think. If he can convince us that he will be a true representative, putting the desires of his constituents above partisan and special interest politics, myself, and other Shegstad supporters may swing his way. Dan McGr

Re: [Mpls] Here's your (nearly) finals

2005-09-13 Thread Dan McGrath
family man here in Ward 9, and hope that from his campaign will come an option for better representation, and common sense in the general election come November. A statement from Dave Shegstad will be forthcoming on the website at http://www.shegstad.us Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutg

Re: [Mpls] Feels Like Low Turnout

2005-09-13 Thread Dan McGrath
> Was voter 58 at 11:10 am. It was also very lonely there. At least no one can use long lines as an excuse to not participate in our democracy. On my way to vote for Shegstad, Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://ww

Re: [Mpls] Re: Mpls Digest, Vol 21, Issue 25 - Stopping Crime

2005-09-12 Thread Dan McGrath
the other way, giving their implied blessing to this "minor" crime. This is the policy handed down from the chief of police. Changes are needed. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us - Original Message - From: "Dave Garland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent

Re: [Mpls] A serious problem with stopping crime

2005-09-11 Thread Dan McGrath
, but on burglary, rape, murder, assault, and robbery, we'll still be on our own. So, yes. We need more cops, but more important is how they are deployed, and utilized. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democ

Re: [Mpls] Rybak retort to Minneapolis Police Federation

2005-09-08 Thread Dan McGrath
duty to the basics first! Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't

Re: [Mpls] GetBob Candidate Fair conflicts with the Park Board Meeting?

2005-09-08 Thread Dan McGrath
time to be informed. GetBOB did their part. I really hope people make more of an effort leading up to the general election. If not, our democracy is in trouble. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us > The scheduling conflict is my fault - a gigantic oversight on my part > in the early pla

[Mpls] Granite Paving Stones

2005-09-07 Thread Dan Prozinski
years ago when I was gathering bricks and stones for my garden, the road crews told us to take all we wanted. The bulk of it was to be hauled away and pulverized for fill. There are dump sites around the city for free wood chip mulch. Why not pavers too? Dan Prozinski Cedar-Riverside REMINDERS:

Re: [Mpls] A serious problem with stopping crime

2005-09-05 Thread Dan McGrath
o received a couple emails from other citizens who have had similar experiences with the police. It doesn't appear to be an isolated case, but a system-wide breakdown in the police's ability to do their jobs. Are we on our own? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1.

[Mpls] A serious problem with stopping crime

2005-08-30 Thread Dan McGrath
and burglaries of parked cars in our neighborhood, and threatened Shegstad with arrest for trying to stop it! Shegstad filed a complaint with Internal Affairs, and contacted the Mayor. The Mayor's office is investigating. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be

[Mpls] Schiff Levels Unsubstantiated Charges at Shegstad Campaign

2005-08-24 Thread Dan McGrath
rd. I guess I was wrong. Dan McGrath Longfellow Communications, Dave Shegstad for City Council http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] b

Re: [Mpls] Graffitti again

2005-08-24 Thread Dan McGrath
ing Mom to drop them off on 38th Street with cans of spray paint. They aren't taking a bus from Mall of America to plaster garages with gang signs. Maybe it makes us feel better to think that it's those darn suburbanites (and it's harmless, though annoying), but that's just stickin

[Mpls] Graffiti and Gang Violence

2005-08-23 Thread Dan McGrath
idling ban? Easy enough to pick on out-of-town truckers, though. They don't vote here. That's why I'll vote for Shegstad. He understands and supports working people, because he is a working person. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please

Re: [Mpls] question for Dan on Dave?

2005-08-22 Thread Dan McGrath
ms/locnews/2005elec/2005elec.htm Where will soon be posted a photo, a 3 minute audio statement, and a transcript of that statement. It touches on several issues, and is sure to be of interest to residents of Ward 9. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the

Re: [Mpls] Denial of Block permit

2005-08-22 Thread Dan McGrath
permit, and hopes everyone has a good time on the 15th, regardless of the outcome. Dan McGrath Longfellow Communications, Dave Shegstad for City Council http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in

Re: [Mpls] Question on Dans Post-

2005-08-21 Thread Dan McGrath
ing campaigns. This isn't politics. It's for the kids of East-Phillips. Anyone else interested in pitching in to help East-Phillips kids play football, please contact me off-list. My own personal opinion, Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read

[Mpls] Strib Editorial: Teacher exodus/Attend to Mpls. staff needs

2005-08-20 Thread Dan McGuire
ent realignment.) But, hey, attending to staffing needs is probably still a good idea; better late than never. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PR

Re: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-20 Thread Dan McGuire
ittle children classroom stuff. http://www.startribune.com/stories/462/5569867.html If the allegations against Ms. Peebles are true, this is about much more than bad talk. Little children classroom stuff is all about integrity, respect and responsibility. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS:

Re: [Mpls] Sister Sludge/MeloGlaze, government at work

2005-08-20 Thread Dan McGrath
s are, then. Why does the Park Board want to give land away for private school kids to play football, and at the same time hike up the rates seven times for poor kids to play football? Why are these kids still waiting to gear up for practice? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS:

Re: [Mpls] Sister Sludge/MeloGlaze, government at work

2005-08-19 Thread Dan McGrath
Park Board has to find a way to make the payments on their new palace, huh? Do it on the backs of the poor, and small businesses, just like the rest of our government does. This post is my own, personal opinion, and shouldn't be construed to represent the Dave Shegstad for City Council Campaign.

Re: [Mpls] KFAI candidate lists and profiles

2005-08-19 Thread Dan McGrath
I don't think KFAI made much of an effort to contact candidates about this otherwise really neat feature. I just recently stumbled across it, and Dave Shegstad's recorded audio message will be appearing there soon. Prior to my notice of it, our campaign staff was unaware of the fea

Re: [Mpls] District investigating alleged misconduct by superintendent

2005-08-18 Thread Dan McGuire
bility and make the necessary changes, it will likely get worse before better. Dan McGuire Ericsson Steve Brandt wrote: http://www.startribune.com/stories/1592/5565855.html With much more to come later. REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/ru

[Mpls] the poing of Broadband on the Electrical Grid (

2005-08-17 Thread Dan McGuire
g and not get locked into monopoly style providers as happened in the past with telephone and cable. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROT

Re: [Mpls] RE: Shegstad

2005-08-11 Thread Dan McGrath
to a conservative news and commentary site. 3. Someone submitted a commentary to the news and commentary site. 1+2+3 = Dave Shegstad wants to stomp on liberals, and hit Muslims with brass knuckles. Wait. Huh? Wow. I must have missed something. My calendar keeps insiting that it's August..

[Mpls] expanding Augsburg into Murphy Square

2005-08-11 Thread Dan McGuire
his shared used thing has possibilities. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! I

Re: [Mpls] RE: Shegstad

2005-08-10 Thread Dan McGrath
hem about what you believe. > > Maybe what Dan McGrath was trying to say was that Mr Shegstad is talking to > people of all political parties while he's campaigning. That's what people > who run for office do. That's good. But that's not what he said. What Linda s

Re: [Mpls] SHEGSTAD...glbt issues?

2005-08-09 Thread Dan McGrath
ltiple endorsements. He doesn't care about party politics. He cares about his neighborhood, and his neighbors. That's where his loyalties lay. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a

Re: [Mpls] (no subject)

2005-08-09 Thread Dan McGrath
Gina quipped: > I doubt it will be a very spirited race...but Dan, you can dream if you > want. > But lets ask the neighbors, what has Shegstad done for us?? Setting aside the fact that Dave Shegstad has never held public office, asking neighbors, "What has Dave Shegstad done f

Re: [Mpls] 9th Ward Signs

2005-08-08 Thread Dan McGrath
eryone wants to be safe, everyone wants a voice, as examples. He intends to work with everyone. This post is my own personal opinion, and should not be construed to be representative of the Dave Shegstad for City Council campaign. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us > I have seen

[Mpls] Another Park Board/City Government Mess

2005-08-08 Thread Dan Prozinski
giving away park land, hiring a Park superintendent, locating a homeless shelter, or building a Twins stadium. Dan Prozinski Cedar-Riverside REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at

[Mpls] 9th Ward Signs

2005-08-07 Thread Dan McConnell
Perhaps you haven't been through Ward 9 lately where Shegstad signs outnumber Schiff signs by about 4-1. There is clearly strong support in the ward for independent candidate, Dave Shegstad. Dan McGrath Longfellow I have seen a lot of signs for (Republican Endorsed) Dave Shegstad,

Re: [Mpls] City council politics

2005-08-06 Thread Dan McGrath
else who doesn't fit his liberal-chic fashion-sense. The owner of the Sky Lanes reports that Schiff told him, "Bowlers and smokers are expendable." That kind of arrogance is going to earn one a few critics. Disclaimer: This post is my own personal opinion, and should in no way be constr

Re: [Mpls] Smoking Ban Politics

2005-08-04 Thread Dan McGrath
That wouldn't do it. Most Minnesotans oppose the smoking ban. Look at the latest Strib poll. 63% want either a partial or total repeal of the Hennepin County ban. 36% want to keep the ban as is. 46% want a total repeal. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http://www.subversivepic

Re: [Mpls] Help update the master Minneapolis candidate list

2005-08-04 Thread Dan McGrath
nd Schiff's was performed today at 2:35 PM by someone with the IP address 63.228.6.203 I've corrected it. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http://www.subversivepictures.com - Original Message - From: "Steven Clift" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent:

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis wireless

2005-08-03 Thread Dan McGuire
of change for how people connect to their government and each other," And we definitely don't want to give away the rights to our future earning, learning and security engine. We need the system to be publicly owned with lots of room for innovations on top of and all around the

Re: [Mpls] Rybak campaign: McLaughlin sold vote

2005-08-03 Thread Dan McGrath
in action. Of course, now that he's fighting for his job, Rybak comes up with a plan for more cops: increase our taxes! Hey Rybak, how about getting the cops paid for first, and worry about all the other goodies with what's left? Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.smokeoutgary.org http:/

Re: [Mpls] Re: Political events in the City of Minneapolis

2005-07-27 Thread Dan McGrath
Dave Shegstad's campaign (City Council Ward 9) is holding a fund raiser at Molly Quinns on Lake St. at 6:00 PM, Thursday. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.shegstad.us - Original Message - From: "Tim Bonham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 2

[Mpls] Ward 9 Council Race

2005-07-20 Thread Dan McGrath
ad of representing the constituents who elected them. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EM

Re: [Mpls] Sea Salt, Signage, Neiman

2005-07-19 Thread Dan McGrath
er passing the Burger King, the Chinese > restaurant, the Embers/Bridgeman's and the DQ, these hungry folks would > lug their suitcases another block to the Minnehaha Falls concession > stand?) Not much tourism was evident last Monday - visitation at the > Falls was fairly lig

Re: [Mpls] Sea Salt, Stevens House

2005-07-19 Thread Dan McGuire
best kept secrets in town (with or without a cub scout den.) Speaking of well kept secrets, where can I find the documentary on the Steven's House? The Stevens House is an unheralded jewel of a museum that I would like to see more accessible. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS:

[Mpls] Ward 9 Council Race

2005-07-19 Thread Dan McGrath
what the primaries bring... Sorry if this appears more than once. Several submission attempts appeared to fail.. Dan McGrath Longfellow http://www.subversivepictures.com http://www.smokeoutgary.org REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think

Re: [Mpls] RE: An idea for MN or MPLS

2005-07-17 Thread Dan Frankowski
wmmarks wrote: Dan Frankowski wrote: 2. If a bike and a car have an accident, the biker is far more likely than the car driver to get injured. These situations are not equal. We should put more efforts into making bikes welcome. This does not take into account that the car driver has been

Re: [Mpls] RE: An idea for MN or MPLS

2005-07-16 Thread Dan Frankowski
;m biking than with bikes when I'm driving. So lighten up, please, and support bikers. Dan Frankowski CARAG (what a horrible name) -- Date: Wed, 06 Jul 2005 23:08:40 -0500 From: "Phyllis Kahn" <[EMAIL P

Re: [Mpls] Minneapolis teacher seniority

2005-07-14 Thread Dan McGuire
o think it is important to be clear about the rules. Too many notions are being tossed around that aren't fact. I appreciate Steve's attempt at clarification but I need to further clarify as below: Steve Brandt wrote: Some days ago, Dan McGuire commented upon an article of mine thusl

[Mpls] district has axed 23 of its 88 music teachers in June.

2005-07-10 Thread Dan McGuire
d. Ideas about what should be in place instead, would be news. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list.

Re: [Mpls] Property taxes explained across the river

2005-07-09 Thread Dan McGuire
years ago in St. Paul I found lots of $500,000 4-plexes on the books as $30,000 properties, which made very nice retirement accounts for the current property owners. Is that true here Minneapolis, too? Dan McGuire Ericsson 2. The point about the average Minneapolis homeowner paying 1.6 times

Re: [Mpls] Teacher turnover, excessive lay offs, and the law

2005-07-07 Thread Dan McGuire
will that affect teachers in the MPS? That will depend on how it is implemented. If it is done on the cheap, it will probably exacerbate instability. If sufficient talent and resources are applied to the process, stability and student achievement will likely be enhanced. But don't expe

Re: [Mpls] Steve Belton v. Thandiwe Peebles

2005-07-05 Thread Dan McGuire
in the public schools? The important question is - will the new employment conditions work, in the short term and for the long term? Steve Belton is someone who has considerable experience with the MPS staff. It would be reckless to discount his opinion. Dan McGuire REMINDERS: 1. Be

Re: [Mpls] Teacher turnover, excessive lay offs, and the law

2005-07-05 Thread Dan McGuire
cisions to lop off teachers and programs without first making qualitative decisions. Dan McGuire Ericsson / (Northrop) ? REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECT

Re: [Mpls] Steve Belton v. Thandiwe Peebles

2005-07-02 Thread Dan McGuire
future recruiting for leadership positions. If it spurs improvement, then there will be few complaints. Dan McGuire Ericson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Mpls] Steve Belton v. Thandiwe Peebles

2005-06-29 Thread Dan McGuire
smart, fair, and someone who keeps kids first without the rhetoric. He was on my short lists for the next supt. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at

Re: [Mpls] Teacher experience,

2005-06-28 Thread Dan McGuire
Tim is absolutely right on this being one of the major reasons teachers move. It's also a big factor in families moving kids from one school to another. Work on the seniority issues for principals will go a long way to solving the teacher seniority issues. Dan McGuire Ericsson Tim B

Re: [Mpls] Teacher experience,student poverty: The Numbers!

2005-06-27 Thread Dan McGuire
ppears to be a trend that you won't get credit for initiating. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2

Re: [Mpls] Teacher experience,student poverty: The Numbers!

2005-06-27 Thread Dan McGuire
d the good news all over the planet, via e-democracy, of course. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2.

Re: [Mpls] Footnote on MSP Testing

2005-06-25 Thread Dan McGuire
/index.htm. One of the articles is by Laura Resnick; the MPS connection is that there will be a group of MPS folks going to workshops at Resnick's institute this summer. A little more of the clarity that Resnick brings to the testing issue will be useful here in Minneapolis. Dan Mc

Re: [Mpls] Why Peebles needs to shape up or ship out

2005-06-17 Thread Dan McGuire
Diane Wiley wrote: Dan McGuire wrote: OK, I guess I was wrong. After the above and the stories in today's paper, it's beginning to look like there is a racial component. > My reply: I'm having a hard time with the idea that this is racial -- or even that it'

Re: [Mpls] Editorial: Peebles' problems/She has a chance to change

2005-06-15 Thread Dan McGuire
r affects others. They've had way longer than six weeks to get it turned around. Dan McGuire Ericsson REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continui

Re: [Mpls] Why Peebles needs to shape up or ship out

2005-06-14 Thread Dan McGuire
cause they fear it will hurt their jobs or schools. Dan McGuire wrote, yesterday: Of the teachers I've talked to about Peebles, I can't find any racial component in the opinion. Same goes for parents. OK, I guess I was wrong. After the above and the stories in today's paper, it

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