Tuesday 10-12-21 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Public figures: Assembly Members Michael Benedetto and Charles Fall (co-endorsement with Eric Adams), New York City Council Member Fernando Cabrera (as his No. The family of the man, 28-year-old Kevin Donel Johnson Jr., told Texas Public Radio the officers shot him nine times. Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. 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. We must also be intentional about supporting ELL staff. However, regarding the Ford plant, I would review the size and scope of this project with the community stakeholders. I feel it is a board member's job to have a full understanding of the asks and limitations of both sides in contract negotiations. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. I was pleased to see substantial allocations for targeted student services and mental health and social-emotional learning. I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. In 2017, after 12 years in office, Chris Coleman declined to run for a fourth term as mayor of St. Paul, opting instead for a short-lived bid to become Minnesota governor. Gentrification, when removing race, is simply development. As of June 28, 2020, SPPS was projecting a loss of 1,228 students. I am a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools, and my wife Kristin and I have two daughters that attend SPPS. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. I would like to see us reduce class sizes, invest in mental health support staff, support the arts in all of our schools and work to make certain that our curriculum reflects the lived experiences of all of our students. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. More than a dozen candidates are challenging incumbent Jacob Frey to be Minneapolis' next mayor, with Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad among the frontrunners. The latest Chicago mayoral poll shows a tight race between candidates Lori Lightfoot, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Paul Vallas ahead of Election Day. All were disrupted from learning, teaching and performing their duties over the course of the last 18 months and to this day. Among the many strategies our city can engage in to support this vision, the prospect of developing rent stabilization for our residents is intriguing. My sons have autism and as a volunteer parent advocating through their individual education plans the last 10 years, I learned about the operations of SPPS. The St. Paul Federation of Educators went on strike in the winter of 2020. Candidates are running to fill one two-year seat. Over 31 years, advanced through the ranks of the St. Paul Fire Department to the rank of district fire chief. There is no primary electioneveryone who filed to run for office will be on the November general election ballot. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. Many of the same essential items that closed small businesses had been selling. One path SPPS has taken that I believe we should continue to support are partnerships like the Hmong Parents Advisory Council (HPAC), which provides not only a space for parents, students and educators to connect, but encourages the need for culturally relevant curriculum and practices for all of our students. In addition to performing exit interviews and collecting data, I would push for the establishment of a comprehensive plan for exiting families. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. New projects not approved by the city, I furthermore support creating local construction jobs, permanent jobs and skills development to be made available exclusively to the community as part of the final development agreement. I'm a strong union supporter and believe that our workplaces are better when workers can come together to bargain. We asked each candidate for a short bio and responses to the following questions: The responses below, presented in alphabetical order by candidates' last name, are lightly edited for length and clarity. This may require some ordinance changes. There are over 34,000 students and over 3,000 employees in SPPS. I would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. Also, SPPS must embark on participating in the use of solar energy sooner rather than later. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. We need to ensure that we have enough trauma-responsive providers and care professionals in each building. ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) -- Incumbent St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter is projected to hold his position for another four years after earning about 62% of the first-choice votes. White Bear Lake isnt St Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. Web2021 Election Endorsements. Menu. Investing in local infrastructure is critical for our city's future. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. I always support development. We must continue to diversify our workforce: We are working to recruit, train and retain employees of color at all levels of the district. I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. 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. I will provide it. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Here, in I will continue to collaborate with the Port Authority on the Hillcrest project. I coached football for L.E.S. This comprehensive strategy has led to a five-year low in crime in downtown, including a 20% decrease over the past year alone. Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. Then we need to track these students and new hires at least until they receive their tenure at SPPS. In the first year, I will work with youth service providers, increase recreation center hours and mobilize a volunteer network to reach children at risk. We must align the budget and resources to meet those goals and do the work of engaging the SPPS community in ongoing conversations to have positive student outcomes for all children in SPPS. WebCandidates. Willie Wilson: Businessman Willie Wilson is by far the most conservative candidate for Chicago Mayor. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. Kate Knuth Saint Paul School Board. 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. I suggest teaching curriculum that reflects their lived experiences, retaining and hiring staff that reflect the people who come from their communities, and partnering with existing programs or organizations that supplement their learning. Campaign Finance. 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. A major concern is the safety of the social worker as these calls can escalate and additional stress of officers to handle only high priority calls. 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. Tom Tunney, but he also faced a huge amount We should give students opportunities to learn marketable skills they can use to start careers coming out of high school. Should St. Paul have rent control and, if so, how should that policy work? If voters choose to support the very specific ballot measure this November, our administration will stand ready to implement it. I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. Nine candidates for mayor made some of their final pitches, trying to get souls to the polls across the city with two days to go before the balloting ends. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" Labor strikes are the last thing any of us want, including our bargaining units. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. Transitioning back after over a year of uncertainty and stress for our students requires a deep investment in mental health supports, social workers and staff trained in restorative practices. Criminal justice system involvement at such a young age hinders future success. 3. Residents of Minnesota's capital city are heading to the polls this fall to elect a mayor and school board members. Show Search Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter We must protect the right of our workers to strike and bargain for the most equitable possible outcomes. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. I think we must understand what drives families to remove themselves from the district or the public school system particularly immigrant and BIPOC families. I have a long-time career as an architectural artist, a gallery and frame shop owner (specializing in St. Paul), and I have an attractive, intimate music/performance venue I designed and built. Northern Public Radio. It siphons out tax dollars that can be used to repair roads, fund schools, etc. CHICAGO, IL FEBRUARY 28: Chicago mayoral candidate and former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas cast his ballot in a Citys Mayoral Election at Robert Healy Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. The Star Tribune asked each person running for St. Paul mayor to tell us about themselves and provide answers to the following questions: Six candidates are running to fill three four-year seats on the St. Paul school board, while two others are competing in a special election to serve the remaining two years of a seat vacated by former Board Member Steve Marchese. Works Progress Administration programs from the 1930s? ET. We need to do better. 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). He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. We then need to put in place before- and after-school childcare options for all of our families that need them. Over the course of my Administration, we raised wages, launched CollegeBound Saint Paul, eliminated library late fines, tripled free programming in our rec centers, and more. 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. Already, St. Paulites have been I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. I work as a financial aid counselor. Founder and CEO of Mentoring Young Adults for over 16 years. A multi-use development i.e. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of St. Thomas and have since received many awards for my public service. 1. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Since then, I've been on record in the last special election for school board noting that I did not support the strike. We need to create a program that recruits teachers from out-of-state colleges and universities that have significantly higher numbers of BIPOC education graduates. 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. 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. Descriptions of offices that will be on voters' ballots this election cycle The cap should protect renters from excessive rent increases, which can be set at the 90% percentile of rent increase so the city can prepare appropriate staff and protect renters from extreme rent increases. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. These often include affordable housing, homelessness, road maintenance, infrastructure, mental health and other issues. What other issues are the most pressing in the city, and what would you do about them? Additionally, I believe the development of the SPPS Online School was a step in the right direction. The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. Johnson won endorsements of Squad member Delia Ramirez and freshman US Representative Jonathan Jackson, son of Jesse Jackson. The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. I opened my first 8218 Truce Center on Lexington Parkway and Selby Avenue in St. Paul. As a publicly elected official, board members are representing an important third party in negotiations, the families of SPPS and the taxpayers of St. Paul. I am a graduate, parent of two St. Paul Public Schools graduates and a SPPS grandparent. Going forward I am committed to prevention of youth incarceration, however, we must hold them accountable or we will be remiss in our duties to govern our city. We are in a different place and time than we were one year ago, two years ago, and we must move forward with the times. Needless city and county spending has been the long-standing driver of ever-higher housing costs, including rents, here. 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 In the first year, I will restore police officer positions and implement proven technologies to help reduce crime, including financing a ShotSpotter pilot project in those areas most impacted by gun violence. Most of these students are the children of the immigrant and refugee families. On top of this, for years, City Hall has also neglected basic city services in order to fund their political goals. The federal government is providing $207 million in American Rescue Plan funding to the school district, and board members now are signing off on a long and broad list of uses. Minneapolis Mayor. on the West Side on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, who served as the first CEO of Chicago Public Schools, faces scrutiny for his decisions to forgo payments to the pension fund and hand out harsh probations for underperforming schools. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. The mayor has an obligation to ensure staffing and resources are provided to keep the city safe and support the necessary reforms. Many say they are. If elected, I would like to use the $166 million from the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart the citizen economy. Their policies have been effective in serving all residents of the city. 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. Once an area improves, the rental property owner sells to a new homeowner. That's why I initiated and helped lead the successful effort to unionize my workplace and why I volunteered to serve on my union's bargaining team. WebEndorsements News DONATE Endorsements. Every child in St. Paul should have a chance to succeed in life. There are still times when it's difficult to acquire the translation services our schools need to effectively communicate with students and parents. As a board member, I will serve my role by staying informed and actively aware of what is occurring within the process. City restoration. Our efforts to help small businesses thrive, build infrastructure, support great schools, recruit high-wage jobs and provide great public services including recreational amenities can all pale in comparison to the importance of public safety. There will also be clear, concise and frank discussions about how do we ensure reuse of the Ford plant site and Hillcrest and Totem Town, among other potential development sites, can proceed in the best and highest uses possible for all involved. For many, they are too high to provide adequate support. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. 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. 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. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. We are engaged directly in this work under my leadership. Oct. 25ST. I like his phrasing, Investor in Chief. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. This does not mean closing any charter schools. Candidates are running to fill three four-year seats. Increased economic opportunity leads to increases in average incomes, jobs and better housing. We must listen to children and their families and understand their cultural norms, interests and abilities to ensure positive outcomes. Over the past four years, our administration has been focused on engaging our community to advance a bold vision we have shaped together, while re-envisioning how local government serves our residents, workers, businesses and visitors to build a city that truly works for all of us. I would like to build a digital community network platform to make it easier for citizens to interact and assess this information. As candidates for Chicago mayor jockey for union support, Rep. Garca lands a big labor endorsement Brandon Johnson Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson speaks As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. I was out of town for the active duration (picket lines) of the strike but was an active supporter and amplifier of messages via social media and internal communications. In other words reduced availability of rental housing for working families and increased housing prices. Lastly, there is always the risk that by the time a project is finally ready to start construction, the community has already outgrown it. 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. Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. We have numerous people who would like to be in our schools to help our newest arrivals who cannot do so due to things as simple as not being able to pass a test in English. Challenges of this magnitude require focused initiative on behalf of the state and federal government along with our entire community. Placing our faith in a city government to successfully control rising rent when it cannot even control rising crime requires a huge leap of faith. 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 I believe we should put our students at the forefront of our budgetary decisions. If crime pays (as it does today), citizens and our businesses will lose. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. State Rep. and Mayoral Candidate Jessyn Farrell (fmr.) Also, we need to access and utilize new and advanced technology such as ShotSpotter so that we can make sure we are taking all measures to prevent gun violence. In addition to Lightfoot, the candidates are U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, former schools CEO Paul Vallas, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, businessman Willie A pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. We have one of the most diverse school districts full of rich cultures and lived experiences however, our students and schools are struggling to provide them with the tools they need for success. It's why we raised the minimum wage, launched CollegeBound St. Paul to start every child born in the city with $50 in a college savings account, eliminated late fines in public libraries and tripled free programming in our rec centers. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? Mayoral Candidate Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson gives a speech to his supporters during his election watch party at El Palais Bu-Sche at 4628 W. Washington Blvd. We can use the data to address the concerns that are leading to decreased enrollment. I'd like to see us prioritize initiatives that focus on social-emotional learning, engaging parents/caregivers and connecting students to supportive relationships in school and in their neighborhoods to help them build successful pathways. 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. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. 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. Police liability insurance will be implemented to remove the most liable officers. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. The schools that have less are the ones that have the highest levels of poverty and also tend to have lower achievement levels when comparing the same demographic groups to the more affluent schools. UPDATED Apr. 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. Every day I see students taking out loans to pay for college. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? All words and opinions are candidates' own. Where we need to improve is the size of the caseloads for many of our ELL teachers. Safe schools occur when our students are supported and have access to strong mental health supports and providers. What are the most pressing public safety issues in St. Paul, and how would you address them? Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021. I am a fifth-generation St. Paul resident, a proud graduate of our public schools and a parent raising children in our city. The following candidates have filed to run in the St. Paul mayoral election, set for Nov. 2, 2021. 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. 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. Elected Official Information. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. 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. We need to prioritize exploring measures that emphasize audio and video engagement, liaisons for language and cultural communities, and more robust English language learner programming. Supporting, recruiting and hiring additional teachers of color is a top priority of mine. Vallas said. It is possible to balance these projects with our community needs. Two candidates are registered to run for the office. Visit the 2023 Saint Paul Elections page for more information on this years endorsement process. 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. WebThe League of Women Voters Saint Paul and SPNN present a live candidate forum for the office of Mayor of Saint Paul. I support both sides of the equation educating people without hyperbole and misleading campaigns on the pros and cons of rent control. By Mauricio Pea. Republish. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. Republish. I did support the walkout and am proud to be a St. Paul Federation of Educators-endorsed candidate. The Star Tribune Editorial Board has endorsed outcomes or candidates in more than 30 of the ballot choices Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will face on Tuesday. The deadline for candidates to file to run in this election was August 13, 2019. 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. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. Vallas said. I will also fight for better contracts and pay. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. Outgoing mayor Shelley Hart is not seeking re-election. It meets the needs of families who cannot or prefer not to send their students in-person, and it demonstrates that when there's a clear desire in the community, we can provide alternative options that better meet their needs. Then we have schools that have the bare minimum. How we work/partner with our bargaining units to retain these employees will have significant impacts on our kids and the future of the district. Six takeaways from the latest Minneapolis campaign finance reports, Oct. 29, 2021. At the same time, the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked a nationwide push for police reform and alternative public safety programs. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. Former board member of Brotherhood Inc. Minnesota National Speakers Association. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. There are good-paying careers in the trades. Our administration inherited historic disinvestment, with streets on an over 200-year replacement cycle. I'm a financial aid administrator, former classroom teacher, DFL leader and labor union organizer with a master's in education and experience supporting student development. This could be done through the St. Paul Urban Teacher (SUTR) program, which is already operating. Joan Growe Former Minnesota Secretary of State. This includes seeking creative ways to bring in and retain big and small businesses and add new jobs all consistent with our community values. SPPS is facing an enrollment crisis. When droves of families leave a single school for another district school, or a charter, we know we are not being responsive to our families. There is limited accountability of the management and effectiveness of these programs. Steps and forms for filing for office. 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