MAYOR R.T. RYBAK
350 South Fifth Street - Rm. 331
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1393
612-673-2100
NEWS RELEASE
November 29th, 2005
Contact: Jeremy Hanson
Phone: 612-673-2785
Mobile: 612-919-8261
Mayor Rybak Appoints Somali Businessman Hussein Samatar to Libra
Mayor is
claiming credit for anything is a bit beyond belief.
Terrell Brown
Loring Park
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From: "Jeremy Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Forum Mpls Issues"
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:07 AM
Subject: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak and Chief
OFFICE OF MAYOR R.T. RYBAK
MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
October 12th, 2005
Contact: Jeremy Hanson
Phone: 612-673-2785
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Mayor Rybak and Chief McManus Report on
Success of Minneapolis Strategic Safety Partnership
61-day summer initiative reduced homicides, shootings an
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 07:48 PM, Terrell Brown wrote:
Under the "leadership" of Mayor Rybak, panhandling has become the
city's leading growth industry. Now you can find downtown panhandlers
at least as early as 6 in the morning, something that you would never
see before Rybak assume
Under the "leadership" of Mayor Rybak, panhandling has become the city's
leading growth industry. Now you can find downtown panhandlers at least as
early as 6 in the morning, something that you would never see before Rybak
assumed command at City Hall.
While walking home from work a week or s
On Sunday, October 2, 2005, at 12:46 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
There needs to be money spent to educate public policy makers about
the best
practices that have been successfully put into place in other cities
such as
Philly that have dramatically decreased street homelessness by
providing
At the Mayoral Forum at the Branch Drop In for persons experiencing
homelessness, the Mayor was asked if he supported the licensing of panhandlers.
The Mayor firmly stated that he is firmly against such licensure.
But now I am hearing that Mayor Rybak has plans for an anti-panhandling
public re
MAYOR R.T. RYBAK
350 South Fifth Street - Rm. 331
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1393
612-673-2100
Fax 612-673-2305
MEDIA ALERT
August 22, 2005
Contact: Jeremy Hanson
Phone: 612-673-2785
Mobile: 612-306-5274
Mayor Rybak Pursues Police Diversity
Min
MAYOR R.T. RYBAK
350 South Fifth Street - Rm. 331
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55415-1393
612-673-2100
Fax 612-673-2305
MEDIA ALERT
Contact: Jeremy Hanson, Communications Director
Phone: 612-673-2785
July 28, 2005
Mayor Rybak Touts Budget Discipline as Reason for More
Wizard Marks wrote:
This is paranoia on the part of Rybak supporters. It has no basis in
fact. There are always people who want to be in public office. All of
them know other people in public office. That they know each other does
not equate to that they agree with each other.
The implication ab
Sorry Wizard, spoken words are words that are heard. I can tell you who said
it
and when. You are adding hype which was not in the post.
Light rail through the park...if that is a claim to fame example,
scares the heck out of me since I was not impressed with the
methodology used... bogeyman?!
Dorie Rae Gallagher wrote:
There is a group of people who would like to *take back the town.* Run
it like
the old days.
This is paranoia on the part of Rybak supporters. It has no basis in
fact. There are always people who want to be in public office. All of
them know other people in public
Sorry, the Mayor has every right to talk about the achievement for more
police.
He has been working very hard with the legislature about the issues of our
city and
he was smart enough to know that extending the pensions would bring about
40-60 police not 200. He has made mistakes ..he has correc
My hope is that Mayor Rybak will only be a one term Mayor.
My opinion of his approach to dealing with issues the ever present photo
oppurtunity (with no substance to it) and his ongoing taking credit for things
he
did not do.
The latest example is the increase in police to be hired. When this
Now I understand! In Vicky's World (run by conservatives of course)
there are no ordinances, no laws because "people will do what they want
to do - whether you like it or not".
In Vicky's World it seems, all activities would be allowed to exist
unfettered because, after all, there is nothing we
>Margaret Hastings wrote:
> I have been looking over footage of my inteview with Mayor Rybak for
> "Illegal to Be Homeless" a little over a year ago.
> I just love film...it is a great record of events and statements.
> Anyway, Mayor Rybak said he would commit to talking to the Mpls
I have been looking over footage of my inteview with Mayor Rybak for "Illegal
to Be Homeless" a little over a year ago.
I just love film...it is a great record of events and statements.
Anyway, Mayor Rybak said he would commit to talking to the Mpls Police
about the treatment of persons
The mayor's office sent me a response. I've posted the letter and response
on my weblog:
http://lloydletta.blogspot.com/2004_02_15_lloydletta_archive.html#107740783955792403
Dear Ms. Young,
The Mayor received your e-mail and asked that I respond. He is very
supportive of the issues of equalit
From the article in today's Strib (12/24/03)about Hennepin County literally
exporting persons experiencing homelessness:
"...Mayor John Hickenlooper called the policy
'unacceptable'...Hickenlooper, who took office in January, is particularly concerned
about the city's
homeless populatio
Although Mayor Rybak did not create (from what I can tell) the practice of counting mats on shelter floors as affordable housing... that does not mean it is ok for that practice to continue.
I hope the Mayor will come forward to change this practice. It is a use of numbers to mislead.
I d
Peter T Schmitz:
"I just learned from the Southwest Journal that Mayor Rybak will be the
guest speaker for St John The Baptist Episcopal Church, next Sunday,
October 26, 9 and 11am. Topic: The Role of Faith in Public Life."
Brian Fesler:
I think that's great.
Brian Fesler
Keewaydin
REMINDERS:
1.
Dennis Plante wrote:
>Be careful of voices (of societal/political leadership) that profess
to >have a higher calling than reason and common sense.
You mean, like, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.?
>When listened to or elected, they end-up looking very much like our
>current president - GWB.
Oops.
-- David Shove wrote:
Well, there'sfaith that the public won't catch on till too late
faith that the media will overlook his mistakes and faults
faith that stadium profiteers will provide him a retirement home
all of which adds up to a praying mantra.
Peter Schmitz responds: Amen!!
On Mon, 20 Oct 2003, Peter T Schmitz wrote:
> I just learned from the Southwest Journal that Mayor Rybak will be the
> guest speaker for St John The Baptist Episcopal Church, next Sunday,
> October 26, 9 and 11am. Topic: The Role of Faith in Public Life.
Well, there's
faith that the public wo
Peter Schmitz Writes:
Mayor Rybak better be careful, otherwise his buddies, Doug Grow and
Councilmember Don Samuels, might accuse him of being
"theocratic".
Dennis Plante Responds:
Were you aware that Don Samuels is in fact an ordained minister? I would
like to know what exactly, Don ha
I just learned from the Southwest Journal that Mayor Rybak will be the
guest speaker for St John The Baptist Episcopal Church, next Sunday,
October 26, 9 and 11am. Topic: The Role of Faith in Public Life.
Mayor Rybak better be careful, otherwise his buddies, Doug Grow and
Councilmember Don Samuel
I'd like to see RT Rybak explain how he has not sold us out, here on
this list. From what I read in the paper, his statements are vague
enough that such an argument could be made. I'm willing to give hime
one chance to do it. Otherwise, without a compelling and timely
defense, I'll assume he
ailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf
Of David Shove
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 10:10 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak and the Stadium
Another sell out, agreed
All too common, probably more common than serving the people.
Every betrayal, every pr
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David Shove
Sent: Friday, October 17, 2003 10:10 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak and the Stadium
Another sell out, agreed.
All too common, probably more common than serving the people.
Every betrayal, every promise broken
Another sell out, agreed.
All too common, probably more common than serving the people.
Every betrayal, every promise broken, degrades the community.
When they betray us, we have to kick them out.
So, NOW, who is going to step forward to RUN AGAINST RYBEK???
--David Shove
Roseville
On Fri, 17
I remember the Mayor saying he would not support a publicly funded stadium. And I remember that, in a debate with Lisa McDonald, he used that answer.
As to putting his butt on the line. Even if he is not re-elected, he will have curried favor with the rich and connected. A win situation no m
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak will deliver his second budget address Thursday, August
14 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Room 317 City Hall, 350 S. 4th St. The
City's 2004 budget will be released at that time. The public is welcome and encouraged
to attend.
The address will be broadca
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak today delivered his second annual budget address and
presented his 2004 City budget to the City Council.
"There's light at the end of the tunnel." Mayor Rybak said. "We have to sustain the
cuts we made earlier this year in response to state aid cuts, but the good ne
Regarding Jim Mork's comment on the appointment of the two development directors
"It looks like tax dollars going to what should be lower priorities.
It looks like an elite taking care of its own and blowing off those of us
who pay the bills."
I think Jim's point is well taken.
I am not suprised (although pretty upset) with the appointment of a Smith Parker Attorney as Director of Planning and Economic Development.
I am very disappointed in Mayor Rybak...for many reasons I will not go into...but the disappointment continues.with the latest insertion of Smith Parkerism
In regard to Mayor R.T. Rybak, Michelle asks: Has the man done one thing for anyone
except rich folks?
Peter responds: Not while he's been in office.---Peter Schmitz CARAG
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Thanks, Margaret! And I, for one, appreciate hearing about your
experiences fighting for the ri
I would like the Mayor to support an anti-war resolution from the Council for
the following reasons:
- Increased military aggression in the Middle East will do NOTHING to protect
the U.S. from further terrorist attacks - on the contrary - it will incite
more. This is a critical issue for leader
Steve supports a resolution, but wants to see action as well as words.
He opposes war, but also opposes police brutality.
Good. We can put these together.
Often peaceful protests against war, and other controversial issues, are
met with police repression - pepper spray, batons, rubber bullets,
The wonderful thing about city council resolutions that will be vetoed by our
mayor are that we get to talk about things that "supposedly" don't effect Mpls.
Well, I heard R.T. on mpr the other day which mysteriously has stopped the
"writer's almanac" by Garrison. MPR is pretty lame. But I'm no
List Folk: I struggle with this issue largely because I oppose the use of
military intervention in Iraq and believe now is the time for likeminded
folks to be vocal in the face of current political events. I also worked in
the past on issues like anti-apartheid activism and divestment in college
r. It passes
my comprehension how human beings, be they ever so experienced and able, can
delight in depriving other human beings of that precious right.
--Mahatma Gandhi
> From: Alexandra Ellison <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:44:06 -0600
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Personally, I do not think a Minneapolis City Council resolution that
opposed the war is an appropriate use of the Council's power.
I do, however, think they can use their influence another way.
I would *enthusiastically* sign on to a petition drafted by our mayor
and council which was addressed
There's more to being the chief executive of our city government than
keeping the streets clean. R.T. has a national role in the affordable
housing venue - there's a national organization for mayors and a
national league of cities and he fits in there someplace. He's also
likely to testify before c
>From: "Brandon Lacy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>But, here's my dilemma. I am an organizer. And I know the very real
>power of collective action. And I'm trying to envision what it would
>say to the Bush administration (or at least the tools it would give
>to anti-war organizers) if the top fifty cit
I would like to second the very thoughtful posts of Brandon Lacy and Paul
Rohlfing articulating why it is appropriate and ethically necessary for the
City Council and Mayor to take official positions on certain issues that are
not strictly confined to the boundaries of the City of Minneapolis. I m
Mayor RT and list:
I am really truly struggling with this issue of the anti-war resolution at
the City Council. This isn't the first time this list has had this
discussion.
But, here's my dilemma. I am an organizer. And I know the very real power of
collective action. And I'm trying to envisio
Hello Terrell:
Airport activist agree with you about the need for a new airport. We lost that fight at the legislature several years ago. A long term solution would involve transit development with a new airport. St. Cloud would be the perfect location for a new airport when the Republicans decid
Terrel Brown wrote:
"MOST Minneapolis residents don't care. No one north of Lake Street and in
some areas north of Crosstown is affected by airport noise."
I live more than eight blocks north of Lake street in Seward, and I noticed
yesterday that I can't hold a telephone conversation with the w
-Original Message-
From: ken bradley
We would have a 30% decrease in air freight traffic using those numbers. I
think most Minneapolis residents would be happy with 30% reduction. Air
freight traffic will increase significantly either in Minneapolis or St.
Cloud/Rochester. The city needs
ons at the City of Minneapolis told me last year. Therefore moving air freight doesn't really work.
Lisa McDonald
East Harriet
- Original Message -
From: Terrell Brown
Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:20 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak on Airport Issues
The May
MAC's consultant HTNB recently (May 29) published the following forecast
for runway operations at MSP:
Rwy 2000
ops 2010 ops
---
12L
115,862 134,500
12R
130,511
91,700
35
0 161,900
The numbers represent the t
I think it is great that the Mayor and his staff are exploring ideas
like moving more freight operations to St. Cloud. I think it is
beneficial for economic development in central Minnesota as well as a
way to increase the acceptability of MSP for continued passenger
service.
This is the "thin
Mr. Peterson is correct in his assertion that the new north/south runway
(17/35) is intended to provide greater capacity at MSP, but
unfortunately, there won't be any noise relief for the good citizens of
south Minneapolis.
In fact, expect a sharp INCREASE in noise pollution over Minneapolis as
The new runway is being done to increase capacity at the airport, and
provide some (there's controversy about exactly how much) noise relief to
South Minneapolis. It is shorter than the "crosswind" (4/22) runway by
about 3000 feet.
Basically, every structure between 24th and about 27th, from
Lisa McDonald East Harriet - Original Message - From: Terrell Brown Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 10:20 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Mayor Rybak on Airport Issues The Mayor's office yesterday sent out a press release about moving airfreight operations away from Minneapoli
Mr Brown wrote:
"First we are NOT land banking for a new airport"
I agree, we are not. That is a problem.
"We do continue to expand the airport. As I write this new air freight facilities are
being built on the west side of the airport and construction has begun on a new
runway."
It is my
The Mayor's office yesterday sent out a press release about moving air
freight operations away from Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport.
The press release ignores a couple of major problems-
First we are NOT land banking for a new airport, an airport that will
be needed even if the curren
Mayor Rybak meets with St. Cloud Mayor on Airport Issues
Group Seeks "Win-Win" on Increase in Air Cargo Traffic
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak met with St. Cloud Mayor John Ellenbecker and
other local government and business leaders to discuss the potential for
expanding air cargo flights in the St
My mind was racing and I forgot my signature:
Vicky Heller
North Oaks
Cedar-Riverside Property Owner
Minneapolis Taxpayer
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Mayor Rybak Hails Xcel Decision to Convert Riverside Coal Plant to Natural
Gas
Asks Citizens to Support Plan at Public Utilities Commission
Mayor Rybak today hailed Xcel Energy for its plan to convert two
plants from coal to natural gas. Rybak called the decision a big
environmental vic
I like what the Mayor had to say here regarding his spending vs debt payment
view.
Steve Sumner
Ward 1
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Replying to a post about the principles for the next round of the budget,
Barbara Nelson asked:
"One question, though: what
does it mean that "unexpected revenue sources go through the same budget
process as other revenue"?
Here's what I intended when I said it:
Let's say a new business moves
Kudos to RT for his approach to the upcoming budget. To quote Rodney King (in
part), his success will depend on how well "we all get along". Given the
Council's penchant for independence, as demonstrated in the recent police chief
brouhaha this should make for entertaining viewing. One question
Mayor R.T. Rybak yesterday afternoon laid out a set of budget principles
that will be the basis for the Mayor's 2003 budget, to be presented to the
City Council in August. The principles were developed by the Mayor's Finance
Work Group, comprised of Council President Paul Ostrow, Ways and Means Ch
NEWS ADVISORY
March 28, 2002
Mayor R.T. Rybak will deliver the State of the City Address on Tuesday,
April 2 at 10:30 a.m. The speech will be delivered at the new People Serving
People facility, which is located at 614 South 3rd St. The center will open
April 20 and will provi
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