He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallass son Gus was one of three San Antonio police officers who fatally shot a Black man who was fleeing in March 2022, a spokesperson for the campaign confirmed on Feb. 8. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. I'd like to see a robust partnership between SPPS and colleges, employers, organizations and institutions that can provide direct opportunities for students who were impacted by COVID-19. Upon returning to the Twin Cities, I studied and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in psychology. We can and must take advantage of all funding sources, including state and federal grants and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, to lessen the demand on our city's taxpayers. By Mauricio Pea. When we saw the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness during the pandemic rise to nearly 400, our community-first informed efforts led to a 90% decrease in people sheltering outdoors. I'm a strong union supporter and believe that our workplaces are better when workers can come together to bargain. In St. Paul, voters will make two big decisions: Who will lead the city as mayor and will the city set a 3 percent cap on rent increases. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. WebBoth Minneapolis and St. Paul will elect mayors in ranked choice voting and also consider ballot questions that could shape the future of both cities. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. Aging infrastructure continues to remain a concern for many cities across America. We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. School board members that are elected on Nov. 2 will be thrust into major long- and short-term decisions and policymaking around the Envision SPPS initiative, which focuses on the potential merging, combining and closing of programs and schools. As a native Minnesotan and proud son of a World War II veteran, I have called St. Paul my home for the past 40 years. By Mauricio Pea. Once an area improves, the rental property owner sells to a new homeowner. The district has an unfortunate history of underserving English language learner students. ET. Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. I opened my first 8218 Truce Center on Lexington Parkway and Selby Avenue in St. Paul. Johnson won endorsements of Squad member Delia Ramirez and freshman US Representative Jonathan Jackson, son of Jesse Jackson. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. We remain committed to realizing safer outcomes for our neighborhoods through balanced investments in emergency response and proactive strategies through our community-first public safety framework designed to address the root causes of public safety challenges in our city. Residents of Minnesota's capital city are heading to the polls this fall to elect a mayor and school board members. These often include affordable housing, homelessness, road maintenance, infrastructure, mental health and other issues. Forty years ago, SPPS experienced a major decline in enrollment only to be remedied by the arrival of immigrant and refugee families from other countries. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. There are over 34,000 students and over 3,000 employees in SPPS. Police liability insurance will be implemented to remove the most liable officers. Lastly, we need to be more responsive. Within one year, I will ensure the city's website is upgraded to allow verified St. Paul citizens to (within reasoned/secure parameters) interact with each other, city staff and elected officials on topics at hand and to vote online, up or down, on issues at hand, including proposed line-item budget items. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" We must also be intentional about supporting ELL staff. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. These credits provide incentives for students to go on to college. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city and the most pressing issue in the city. All of this makes for a high-tension backdrop as the school board race takes shape, with 10 candidates vying for four open at-large seats. All were disrupted from learning, teaching and performing their duties over the course of the last 18 months and to this day. The mayor has an obligation to ensure staffing and resources are provided to keep the city safe and support the necessary reforms. WebCandidate Filing. But this time, after finishing well ahead of eight other candidates Tuesday in the first round of balloting, Vallas has emerged as the front-runner. It siphons out tax dollars that can be used to repair roads, fund schools, etc. It has exacerbated pre-existing disparities. Republish. All of this and more form a body of work in St. Paul that we achieved together over the last three years, and is vital to the success of all our residents. No. UPDATE: Mayor Carter said he planned to vote in support of the rent stabilization ballot measure after this article was published. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. Ten candidates filed for the election to replace Mayor Chris Coleman (D), who did not file for re-election because of his 2018 campaign for governor. We have elementary schools that have a wide range of opportunities like art, science fairs, music, field trips, gifted and talented services, quality after-school options, overnight camps, student councils, school patrols and on and on. We should give students opportunities to learn marketable skills they can use to start careers coming out of high school. I was frustrated with the level of crime in our city coupled with the lack of resources for our youth and decided a change must be made. We also need to make the process easier for people speaking the languages in highest need that our ELL teachers do not speak, such as Karen, Somali, etc., to enter our schools. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. 2006), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter during his election night party at Recess, located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Tuesday on Feb. 28, 2023. Five takeaways from the Minneapolis DFLs City Council endorsement process, Jun. Public safety and police reform is the most important issue in my mission with the retraining of all officers we need to make sure they are healthy so they can help create a healthy community. WebPaul Langenfeld, personal care attendant and former vice president of the Highland Park district council; Abu Nayeem, data analyst and community organizer; Scott Evans Wergin, Families of color make up the majority of students leaving the district today. As your next mayor, I will work to restore law and order in our city because our community cannot have the jobs we want and the quality of life we deserve without safe streets first. The amount of staff and exemption cases from landlords that the city deals with is dependent on the cap. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? Minneapolis Mayor. There are also races for city council, By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. City government must work for the people and respond to community needs. The allegations have surfaced at a high point in St. Paul's mayor's race. While we still have work to do to realize the safer outcomes we want for all our neighborhoods, we'll continue working to build the most comprehensive, coordinated and data-driven approach to public safety our city has ever endeavored. It simply means that our student population is finite and therefore a system of never-ending school openings does not make common sense. We list all the endorsed Republican Candidates voters can elect within the City Limits of St Paul, MN, not the ones that have a similar zip code. We also need to work more intentionally to reach out to our immigrant and English language learner communities whenever we conduct the surveys that inform our decisions. What are the most pressing public safety issues in St. Paul, and how would you address them? We need to change the qualifications so that people who will be assets to our community will be in our schools, and pay them fairly. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely I can't emphasize enough how important it is that folks citywide are aware of the potential ramifications and outcomes of this initiative that is quickly moving forward with extremely limited public engagement. I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. Most of these students are the children of the immigrant and refugee families. Work closely with the judges, probation officers and city and county attorneys so that we are effectively holding guilty parties, including guilty parties identifying as youth, more accountable to their criminal activities. Families leave the district for a number of reasons. Poverty and deep disparities that too many of our residents find themselves stuck in is the most pressing issue our city faces. As stated above we need equitable elementary schools, that is the starting point. For long-term planning, we need to increase tax revenue in the city and/or get the large nonprofits to pay their share of street maintenance (will need more research on approach). It has finally become a national priority. This of course is important, but we have the opportunity now to create a system where our goal is to have children fall in love with learning and education, which one could easily see an outcome being that our students will experience educational growth. If crime pays (as it does today), citizens and our businesses will lose. They need assistance in the immediate present. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) organizer Brandon Johnson, 46, who secured 20.29% of the votes is headed to the runoffs, where he'll be challenged by Chicago Public Tom Tunney, but he also faced a huge amount The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. We can do so through community liaisons who are members of the communities that we're trying to reach. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. Sadly, they are becoming increasingly involved in more violent crime. The children will be provided a safe and secure environment until their parent/guardian picks them up from the curfew care center. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter faces seven challengers in his bid for another four years at the city's helm after a first term that saw the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. commercial and residential has the greatest tax benefit per lot size. Where we need to improve is the size of the caseloads for many of our ELL teachers. As Totem Town land is owned by Ramsey County, I would work with county commissioners to assess the needs of the community and how development of the property can best be utilized. This includes seeking creative ways to bring in and retain big and small businesses and add new jobs all consistent with our community values. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. Additionally, I believe it's crucial that as an individual member, I come to conversations early and I see my role as one where I could be proactive instead of waiting to interact when tensions are heightened. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. On top of this, for years, City Hall has also neglected basic city services in order to fund their political goals. This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. Basic services will be funded if I am elected mayor, and policies to ensure they remain fully funded into the future will be put in place. In regard to housing, it's critical that we continue to leverage investments that support our residents' ability to secure stable and affordable housing, like our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Families First Rent Supplement Program and connecting people experiencing homelessness to support, services and resources. But most importantly, SPPS needs leaders who ensure that administrators are held accountable for their actions, that progress is being made toward goals in the strategic plan and proactive communication with the diverse families that make up SPPS. Enrollment decline is not new to St. Paul Public Schools. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, meanwhile, is asking the Legislature for the green light to ask voters to increase the sales tax to pay for parks and roads. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Already, St. Paulites have been WebWelcome to the Saint Paul DFL 2023 Saint Paul Caucus & Convention Dates Are Official The 2023 Saint Paul DFL Caucus and Convention dates are public and official! As candidates for Chicago mayor jockey for union support, Rep. Garca lands a big labor endorsement Brandon Johnson Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson speaks I would like to change the culture of our politics in our city of St. Paul by restructuring. In the district, we continue to improve their learning process by meeting with children, families and staff. St. Paul's sense of community is being tested by economic and public safety stress. I graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in history and a master's in liberal studies. CHICAGO As residents of Chicago prepare to elect a mayor, they are staring at a highly uncertain picture: a race so wide open that even Then we have schools that have the bare minimum. Webpolitical@northstar.sierraclub.org Vote for Kate Knuth for Mayor of Minneapolis Nov 1, 2021 Sierra Club's Peter Wagenius joined Kate Knuth to talk about her ambitious Minneapolis Green New Deal Plan, and why she's our endorsed candidate for Mayor. The biggest tool to increase housing and development are changes in ordinance to permit multi-unit housing. We must listen to children and their families and understand their cultural norms, interests and abilities to ensure positive outcomes. Economic development is also best achieved through a business-friendly approach from city government. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. I attended Highland Park High School and studied psychology and chemical dependency counseling at Minneapolis Community College. Outside SPPS, I have extensive experience in board governance and community engagement involving organizations and institutions of various sizes. I would also reappoint Chief Todd Axtell. That's why it's so crucial that we utilize American Rescue Plan funding to address the massive impact of COVID-19 and to fund the services for which our students and families have advocated. In a world of COVID-19, a school board member must consider social distancing, masking, testing and vaccinations as much as enrollment, quality staffing, academic outcomes and career and college readiness. Willie Wilson: Businessman Willie Wilson is by far the most conservative candidate for Chicago Mayor. Every citizen in St. Paul should have a chance to feel safe. Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. I support both sides of the equation educating people without hyperbole and misleading campaigns on the pros and cons of rent control. I did support the walkout. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. This is what the district is doing right. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. (Historically, city elections draw only 15-20% of the public.) I'm a programmer, data scientist and Midway/Frogtown community organizer. For new homeowners of color, we can offer down payment assistance. For projects underway, legally, they would have been vetted and negotiated by the current mayor and his administration through a publicly transparent approval process. From parks buildings to city streets, St. Paul faces a substantial backlog of infrastructure maintenance that, in many cases, has been delayed repeatedly. It is my responsibility to put children first. We are listening to what the community and families want and actively assessing all school programs to ensure each offers a well-rounded, world-class education. Not under my watch. Besides 3% being the strictest cap in the country, the ballot measure will also apply to new housing developments and vacant properties. I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. Safe schools occur when our students are supported and have access to strong mental health supports and providers. Because the graduation rates for students of color from those earlier times are not great, the confidence and patience these families have for SPPS in the present is minimal. The American Rescue Plan for SPPS is proposing $88.2 million directed to high quality education, $66.9 million to safe schools, $11.5 million to targeted student services, $10.9 million to family services and community partnerships, $11.7 million to operational expenses, $8 million to mental health and social-emotional learning and $9.4 million to systemic equity. All words and opinions are candidates' own. To be effective, any plan would require access to both language and cultural translation. We are working to better identify gaps and make adjustments in our staffing and instruction, such as hiring additional ELL/MLL staff and partnering with outside agencies to create alternative access for support. Our strategy is to take data collected about what families want and need in their school community and deliver on the promise of a world-class education. Creating the Railroad and Riverboat Museum of Minnesota within Union Depot, bringing new life to our famous Winter Carnival (in danger of moving to the fairgrounds, in Falcon Heights) and restoring our July Fourth celebrations will also occur. The argument is circular as leadership continues to believe they need ever more dominion over citizens and all aspects of housing here to correct problems they helped create. What I hear most often is that families leave for smaller class sizes, safer schools, more art class offerings and a more culturally-responsive curriculum. Worked for the city of Phoenix for four years and the state of Arizona for four years. Equity. We are engaged directly in this work under my leadership. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. I am a past president of our school's parent group, I have worked with our teachers union, I have served on district committees, I have formed a group to advocate for a citywide charter school moratorium and more. I'm asking for another four years as mayor to build on the work we've done, because if anyone in our city is in crisis, then we have more work to do. I want to implement a participatory budget, where a portion of citizens' taxes can be allocated to public proposals, which can be designed by citizens and nonprofits alike. Because of this, I believe that in addition to increased outside funding, we must insist on better long-term planning to meet future demands on our infrastructure while holding our planning department, local planning commissions, the Metropolitan Council, state agencies and the Legislature accountable for their infrastructure decisions that directly impact the people of St. Paul. I am also privileged to work directly with young people as the policy director of the only state-mandated and funded youth advisory council in the country, the Minnesota Youth Council, where we assist and empower students to advocate for themselves and their peers. For displaced renters, we need more housing. 3. SPPS provides college credit to English language learner students who test up to standards in their non-English language. Councilmember Alex Pedersen. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. This could be done through the St. Paul Urban Teacher (SUTR) program, which is already operating. UPDATED Apr. I am prepared to serve the people and families of St. Paul. I work very hard and deliberately to keep children and equity at the center of negotiations and decisions across all 27 bargaining groups. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. A new poll, conducted just days before Tuesdays election, shows former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas expanding his lead in the citys mayoral race, with three St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. Northern Public Radio. City restoration. 8, 2020, at 12:46 PM. Needless city and county spending has been the long-standing driver of ever-higher housing costs, including rents, here. WebEndorsements News DONATE Endorsements. For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. I am the son of a retired St. Paul police officer and a former teacher who now serves as Ramsey County Board Chair. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. That's why over the past four years, we've expanded investments in downtown mill and overlay and sidewalks, developed the first-ever dedicated bikeway funding and redeveloped Ayd Mill Road. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021. Strong knowledge of Ramsey County, city of St. Paul and surrounding community. Additionally, I believe the development of the SPPS Online School was a step in the right direction. I will vote "no" on the ballot question. For many, they are too high to provide adequate support. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. Finally, districts like ours have struggled with chronic underfunding for years. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Contact Us Republish. I think we must understand what drives families to remove themselves from the district or the public school system particularly immigrant and BIPOC families. They have a chance to get ahead and save a lot of money in the long run. As a board member, I will serve my role by staying informed and actively aware of what is occurring within the process. Descriptions of offices that will be on voters' ballots this election cycle I would work intentionally to maintain open communication with our bargaining units, work with district leadership to promote good-faith bargaining and attend bargaining sessions as I'm able to keep myself informed about the process. I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. Investing in local infrastructure is critical for our city's future. WebThe city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held general elections for city council on November 5, 2019. Minneapolis Mayor. Our English language learners make our classrooms, schools and community richer, and we should value them for such. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. As mayor, I will leverage community partnerships to empower all youth in our community to make positive life choices that will foster personal development into productive and contributing members of society. Retrain all police officers and offer them an incentive to move to the city in which they work. 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