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October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood News
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood News
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood News
Covering the Neighborhoods of CARAG and ECCO in the Uptown Area October 2006 • Volume 2, Number 10
Contributors are area residents who volunteer their time to bring the news of the area to residents.
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letters editorial
Best Wishes From Departing Editor
HORNSTEIN SHOULD
NOT BE REELECTED
Frank Hornstein is finishing
his second term in office, yet he
has already amassed a legisla- By Mary Ann Knox many years of experience as a
I hope you readers will con- enough gossip to publish every
tive record that should alarm college English teacher, with
tinue to read and to write to month. Send us your gossip,
his constituents. He consistent- This has been my last issue as freelance writing experience.
us – we value the Letters to people!
ly supports legislation that does editor of the Uptown Neigh- He is a participant in the neigh-
the Editor, and the Opinion
not protect our livelihoods. He borhood News (UNN). I am borhood – you will have seenpieces that you send to us. We Thanks for reading and my
does not care about strength- departing with some sadness, as him out with the Stroll Patrol,
really need your feedback. Tell best wishes to our new editors
ening our economy, protecting I have enjoyed the us what you as they take up the reins here.
our children, or preserving our contact I have with like or don’t
property rights. my community. I like about the Feel free to contact me:
run a business and This month, Courtney Cushing Kiernat sent to paper. Tell us maryannknox@visi.com.
Last session, he introduced a have many volun- me unsolicited photos of the chess garden by Lake if something Contact the paper at 259.1372
teer ventures that is missing that or uptownnews@yahoo.com.
bill raising the state income tax
make it impossible
Calhoun. I hope more of you do that, as well. you would like
rates at all income levels. He
introduced a bill increasing for me to find the to read about.
the sales tax in the metro area. time needed to Please com-
And he introduced bills to raise continue as editor of the paper. or working at the pop booth at ment on the regular columns
the gas tax to 30 cents per gal- the Art Fair, or the Chilly Chili and story areas. We love to hear
lon – six times! When we began two years ago Event in CARAG. He has been from you.
to organize a new paper after writing for the UNN for a few
He was one of only ten House the demise of the East Calhoun months, and he is excited about This month, Courtney Cush-
members to vote against the News, I never intended to be the possibilities, and has lots of ing Kiernat sent to me unsolic-
Public Safety Bill, which editor. I was working with the energy and ideas. Contact him ited photos of the chess garden
included tougher penalties for Managing Board of the paper at uptownnews@yahoo.com or by Lake Calhoun. I hope more
sex offenders and meth manu- to plan and organize the paper, 259.1372. of you do that, as well. All are
facturers, and stricter laws gov- and always intended to be welcome as contributors. The
erning identity theft. involved. But a series of unex- Colette Davidson has already purpose of a community news-
pected circumstances caused assumed the role of Associ- paper if for us to exchange
Mr. Hornstein was again in the me to step in as editor – for ate Editor. Colette is recently information with each other
minority when he was one of 17 what I thought was a month returned from living in India, – to learn about what’s fun to
Representatives to vote against or two. And as things go, one where she wrote and managed do in the neighborhood, when
the Eminent Domain Reform thing led to another, and sud- a small newspaper for English new businesses open or we say
Bill. Led by Representative Jeff denly I was the editor. I tried to speaking tourists. She is a gift- goodbye to closed businesses.
Johnson, now a candidate for fit it into my busy life, but just ed writer and editor, and has We like to hear the gossip about
Attorney General, Minnesota cannot find the time to devote her finger on the pulse of the housing prices, who had a baby,
enacted a bill protecting prop- to it. young renters in the neighbor- what giant remodel project
erty owners from governments hood. We expect great things is happening, a local resident
turning over their property to But not to worry – we have from her. who wrote a book or plays in
others. found two energetic and a band…. This is your forum .
delightful people who want to I have been delighted to meet Send us your news. The paper
We have worked hard to pur- take on the challenge of con- many people, learn about new belongs to all of us.
chase homes in a great neigh- tinuing and expanding the businesses, and attend many Rbe^SXTY^^Ub\QdU^YWXd
borhood. Frank Hornstein UNN. really swell meetings in my Many people have told me that ce^dX(Q]!Q]VbYcQd(Q]"Q]
would be alright with the City time as editor. I shall miss all they enjoy my “Heard Around !& g\Q[Ucd\Q[UYbfY^W
of Minneapolis telling you that Scott Schiefelbein, a CARAG that, but will hope to remain Uptown” column – I call it my ]Y^^UQ`_\Yc&!"("'%'!
your property was being taken resident, will take over as involved. gossip column and my neigh-
and given to a private company Senior Editor. Scott brings us bor calls me CJ. But I don’t get
that argues it can make better
use of the property than you.
ST. MARY'S
critically impacts our district,
he proves that he is out of touch
with us; he should not be elect-
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JAMES
Rape 0 1
E.
HUMBOLDT
HOLMES
HENNEPIN
GIRARD
FREMONT
EMERSON
DUPONT
COLFAX
BRYANT
LYNDALE
ALDRICH Burglary 9 13 gain entry.
ROBBERY
34th STREET
Larceny 18 39 Robbery is basically a per-
son-on-person confrontation
CONAR’S WAY Auto Theft 1 4 with force/weapon or threat
of force/weapon used. This
35th STREET Arson 0 0 could be things like someone
demanding money with a
TOTAL: 29 63 gun/weapon/etc, someone hit-
ting/kicking you to get money,
36th STREET or a purse being ripped off
someone’s shoulder.
Symbols on map and numbers in ECCO and CARAG may not match, as statistics overlap at neighborhood borders.
Lake St.
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Gail Dorfman is GAIL DORFMAN (DFL) walks on Lake Street, and improving
bike racks and bus shelters. The plan
ing area, I will do my best to ensure
that the new ballpark will be an ame-
star corridors, creates the spine of an
integrated regional transit system for
gailadorfman@aol.com
running unopposed for 952.925.1374 reduces sidewalk width by five feet nity for all the citizens of Hennepin the future. Visit our website at south-
for roughly half a block on Lyndale County. westtransitway.com and let me know
the seat of Hennepin www.gaildorman.org
Avenue, to allow for signalized left- what you think.
County Commissioner Q1. I always turn lanes and improved safety at this
intersection. I believe this plan best
Q3. To connect people and places
in a manner that’s reliable, sustain-
look for trans-
in District 3. portation balances the competing needs and able and protects the vitality of our
solutions that values along this corridor. communities, we need a balanced,
balance pedes- integrated transportation system.
trian safety, Q2. In August, the Hennepin Coun- We know we can’t build our way
transit, parking ty Board voted 4 to 3 to impose a sales out of congestion through road con-
and auto traf- tax to fund the new Twins’ stadium. struction. We must instead improve
fic. That bal- I voted NO, as I have on every sta- existing roadways to encourage effi-
ance can be dium-funding package that asked cient vehicle movement, enhance
difficult to find at busy intersections taxpayers to foot the bulk of the
bill. I love the game of baseball, but
the pedestrian environment, support
multi-modal transit, and promote
Abbreviations:
like Lyndale/Lake, but we are close
with the design for the west segment this is about the business of baseball. development along corridors that is
of Lake Street. The neighbors and The business deal that was struck is truly transit-oriented, not just tran- R = Republican
business owners on the Lake Street bad for Minneapolis residents, who sit-adjacent. I chair the Southwest
Project Advisory Committee (PAC) already pay higher taxes, and bad
for Hennepin County taxpayers who
Corridor Policy Advisory Committee
This committee, with representatives
DFL = Democrat
met for months, considering 19 dif-
ferent layouts, attending neighbor- will have to pick up 75 percent of from the five cities from Minneapo-
hood meetings and open houses and the construction costs while the vari- lis to Eden Prairie, is weighing the IP = Independence
ous user fees generated accrue to the viability of light rail transit to con-
re-examining options in response to
concerns. The PAC unanimously team. However, the votes have been nect the suburbs to the city, Uptown Party
approved a design with pedestrian taken and planning has begun. As to downtown, and Minneapolis
improvements that include reducing we start negotiations with the team residents to jobs throughout the GP = Green Party
the crossing distance at the Lyndale/ and site owners, and consider design region. Southwest Corridor, linked
Lake intersection, widening side- and redevelopment of the surround- to Hiawatha, Central and North-
10 • Uptown Neighborhood news
elections october 2006
60A 60B
SAM ADRIAENS (R) SCOTT DIBBLE (DFL)
samforsenate@gmail.com scotofmpls@aol.com
612.804.2837 612.824.3823
www.samforsenate.org www.scottdibble.com
MARGARET ANDSERSON FRANK HORNSTEIN (DFL) SKYLER WEINAND (R) Q1. The miser- Q1. Minnesotans
KELLIHER (DFL) FHornstein@msn.com skyler@iskyler.com able condition greatly value
www.margaretandersonkelliher.org 612.926.3406 612.600.3650 of our roads and freedom, oppor-
612.377.9836 www.frankhornstein.org www.iskyler.com mass transit sys- tunity, security
tem is easily the and responsibil-
Q1. Any chal- Q1. The biggest Q1. The biggest biggest problem ity. Those val-
lenge ahead for problems facing opp or t u n it ie s facing Minne- ues explain our
our state can our state are: Minnesota has sota today. We amazing success
be resolved by lack of invest- are in: reinforc- will not con- as a state. But
working togeth- ment in educa- ing an educated tinue leading our continu-
er and put- tion; needed workforce, intro- the country in quality of life without ing success is not guaranteed. Many
ting Minnesota access to health ducing proven adequate transportation infrastruc- currently in power don’t believe that
first. We live care for 431,000 crime preven- ture. Another pressing concern is the everyone matters and should get a fair
in a magnificent uninsured tion methods recent reversal of the long downward shake. We are tired of efforts to divide
state, with enor- Minnesotans, and reducing trend in violent crime. We live in one us and sow conflict for short-term
mous resources –– most importantly including the 76,000 uninsured chil- the tax burden on our citizens. We’re of the safest states in the Union and political gain. We have a transporta-
our people. dren; increasing traffic congestion; at a standstill in terms of public edu- we should keep it that way. tion system that hinders movement,
global warming; increasing poverty; cation. I agree with the Governor’s rather than expanding mobility and
Our biggest challenge is to work an unfair tax system; and erosion proposal to spend 70 percent of edu- Q2. If elected, my first priority opportunity. Healthcare is either out
together to accomplish our work on of civil and human rights. We must cation money in the public school would be the expansion of the mass of reach or more expensive and less
education, health care and property address these issues by increasing state classroom. My opponent thought his transit system. Gas prices last sum- responsive. Worker productivity is
tax reduction. A central principal support and funding for education time was better spent voting against mer demonstrated what our depen- increasing, and working people are
of my achievements on behalf of my from early childhood through college; allowing school districts to ask par- dence on single vehicle transit can not participating. Wages are going
district has been reaching across the improving health care by provid- ents why their kids were absent from do to the economy as a whole when down, retirement plans are disap-
aisle and putting differences aside at ing universal coverage; building more school. Meth and sex offenders should faced with rising costs. By creating pearing, and healthcare, housing,
times when no one thought forward light rail, and expanding local bus face tougher penalties. My opponent more Metro Transit routes to the sub- tuition and childcare are all becoming
movement was possible. I will bring service; promoting renewable ener- voted against tougher penalties for urbs and completing the LRT Cen- out of reach. The middle class is pay-
that spirit of working together to the gy; creating more living wage jobs; these criminals (this is how he plans tral Corridor, Minnesotans will not ing a larger share of the taxes and the
2007-08 sessions of the legislature. a more progressive tax system and to cut spending). Our property taxes only reduce the direct economic cost wealthy are paying far less. Those
lower property taxes; aggressively have skyrocketed in the past three of transit, but the environmental cost who came before us did far better.
Q2. This session I will continue to protecting human rights. years (thanks R.T!). My opponent as well. We honor their legacy by leaving the
prioritize education, health care, apparently doesn’t think so because he state in better shape than we found it.
reducing property taxes, and energy Q2. I am running for reelection to introduced a bill to raise income tax As a Minneapolitan, crime is a major
issues such as a renewable energy build on my accomplishments and rates for Minnesotans at all income concern for me. I would fight to rein- Q2. I hope to help Minnesota return
standard. During the last budget strong record on behalf of children, levels! He also introduced bills six state full funding for the Minnesota to a place where individual liberties
we did win modest gains for educa- working Minnesotans, transit, human times to increase the gas tax. Watch Gang Strike Force, a law enforcement are upheld, everyone has the opportu-
tion and were able to defend throw- rights and environmental protec- your pocketbooks. group with a proven track record nity for a better life, economic, envi-
ing 35,000 more Minnesotans off of tion. I will actively work to reduce combating gang and violent crime. ronmental and personal security are a
health care but we can do better. public school class-sizes, promote Q2. My priorities lie in representing It was no coincidence that the rever- priority, and we all take responsibility
universal health care; fund transit 60B with creative ideas to reinforce sal in the downward trend in vio- for creating a better future. I will lead
We need to fully fund voluntary all projects; create a renewable energy an educated workforce and to provide lent crime occurred when their state the effort to secure sustainable fund-
day kindergarten, cover all kids with standard; lower property taxes by a safety net for those unable to afford funding was cut almost entirely. ing for transit to develop a system that
health care and enact a renewable increasing state aid to Minneapolis; healthcare. We all want our kids and expands opportunities and boosts our
energy standard and more incen- and continue to oppose divisive and our neighbors to feel safe. We also Q3. Minnesotans are among the most economy. I am proud of the biparti-
tives for renewable energy sources. discriminatory legislation such as a want to help middle class families highly taxed citizens in the nation. san bill we passed last year (and regret
Also it is critical to bring bi-partisan constitutional amendment banning crawl out from an ever-increasing tax Last year, we ranked third in the that the Governor saw fit to veto it).
efforts to our legislating –– to renew gay marriage. burden. We need to start coming up nation for highest state and local tax Global warming demands immediate
confidence in our ability to make fair, with better solutions, because throw- burden. That’s a contest we do not and comprehensive action. I support
timely and forward looking legisla- Q3. The key tax issue for our com- ing good money after bad solutions want to win. We need to take a long, a mandate that our utilities supply 20
tive decisions. munity is to lower property taxes. has not worked. I want to focus on hard look at how we spend our tax percent of our energy from renewable
Our double-digit increase in property issues that affect our everyday live- dollars and see where we can improve and clean sources. I will reintroduce
Q3. We need to reduce property taxes is, in part, a result of Governor lihood. We need 70 percent of all now instead of waiting for the next the Freedom to Breathe Act so that all
taxes. But we also need to focus on Pawlenty and House Republican cuts money spent on public education to budget crisis to force the issue. workers are safe at work. Passage of
tax fairness and compliance. The lat- to Minneapolis’ state aid and their be spent in the classroom. We need the Housing Solutions Act is crucial
est Legislative Auditor report says efforts to shift tax burdens from the tougher penalties on sex and meth We can pay for new transportation to address the housing crisis. Underly-
there are up to 1 billion dollars in state to local governments. I will criminals. We need a healthcare infrastructure by honoring the origi- ing all of this are the major priorities
uncollected income taxes. work for a fair tax system that low- safety net for those that aren’t able to nal intent of the motor vehicle sales of investing in education and guaran-
ers property taxes and rolls back tax afford preventative healthcare. We tax and devoting 100 percent of that teeing healthcare for everyone.
I’d like to see the legislature invest in cuts and loopholes for the wealthiest also need tax relief. Minneapolis resi- revenue to our roads, busses, and
more tax compliance work, to pro- individuals and large corporations. dents are bombarded with taxes. We trains. We must also look for solutions Q3. Republican Governor Elmer L.
tect others from an unfair increased Closing corporate loopholes, return- need help! to bring down the cost of health care. Andersen said, “Taxes are the way
tax burden. Additionally, we need ing to pre-1999 income tax policies Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and people join hands to get good things
to renew our determined efforts to and recovering uncollected revenue Q3. I want Minnesotans to bring other market-oriented measures have done. That’s the tradition of Min-
reduce homeowner property taxes. will all add close to $2 billion to state home more from their time at work. demonstrable success to this end. nesota.” Political will and sustained
coffers which could help fund educa- Minnesotans’ pocketbooks are suf- investments created the state we are
tion, health care and other general fering at the pump, suffering on all proud to call home. People and
fund priorities. A modest increase in their energy bills, suffering when employers want to be here. We have
the gas tax and constitutional dedica- they work and even when they sleep. a highly educated population, great
tion of the motor vehicle sales tax will When are our taxes going to go research institutions, amazing cultur-
go a long way to relieve congestion down so we can keep more of what al offerings, natural wonders, clean
by funding needed road and transit we earn? My opponent introduced cities, high levels of home ownership
improvements. bills to raise the gas tax six times in and overall good health. Many in
2005. He introduced bills to increase state leadership claim that taxes are
drivers’ license fees, to increase taxes bad. Their actions have shifted taxes
on cars and hearses. He introduced to those less able to pay, transforming
a .5 percent sales tax on cars sold in many into fees and placing many state
the metro area, and a .5 percent sales services onto local residential prop-
tax increase and a tax per student in erty taxes. We have witnessed deliber-
school. Apparently, if it moves, my ate disinvestment in public education,
opponent wants to tax it. When my healthcare, public research, transpor-
family needs more money, we work tation, clean environment, and public
more or we cut back on spending. safety. Minnesotans support paying
Apparently my opponent is able to taxes when the corresponding ser-
ALEX WHITNEY (R) just go to his neighbors for a handout. vices add value to our lives and our
alexanderwhitney@gmail.com shared prosperity, and also believe the
612.770.8649 payment of those taxes needs to be
distributed fairly.
chose not to participate
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood news • 11
Q.
The state auditor is a constitu-
1. Discuss your 2. Do you believe the job is to 3. What is your vision about the tional officer who is elected in a
qualifications to report audit findings to the relationship between state and statewide election and serves a
perform the spe- legislature, or to advise on poli- local governments, and how four-year term. The state audi-
cific functions cies to be adopted by the legis- will you achieve it? tor serves on the State Executive
of this job. Is a lature? Are they one and the Council, State Board of Invest-
political ideology same? ment, Land Exchange Board,
important? Minnesota Housing Finance
Agency, Public Employ-
ees Retirement Association,
Pat Anderson (R) DAVE BERGER (GP) LUCY GEROLD (IP) REBECCA OTTO (DFL) and Rural Finance Authority
info@andersonforauditor.com dave@berger4auditor.org campaign@teammn.com rebecca@rebeccaotto.com Board.
651.238.1598. 612.338.3630 612.767.4465 651.433.2982
www.andersonforauditor.com www.daveberger.org www.TeamMN.com www.rebeccaotto.com
The Office of the State Audi-
Q1. Because the Q1. I have been Q1. I am a cop, Q1. I am a for- tor serves as a watchdog for
State Auditor an instructor big on account- mer State Rep- Minnesota taxpayers by helping
oversees local of sociology, ability and col- resentative on to ensure financial integrity,
government a nt hropolog y, laboration. A the local govern-
finance, I believe and criminal political ideol- ment committee accountability, and cost-effec-
a background in justice at Inver ogy is not neces- and have been a tiveness of Minnesota’s local
local govern- Hills Commu- sary to perform small business- governmental entities. The
ment is impor- nity College the duties of woman for 20 vision of the office is to perform
tant. I served for 15 years. I the State Audi- years. I have
on the Eagan teach statisti- tor. In fact, the also served at the
professional reviews of finan-
city council for eight years, and then cal analysis and research methods in State Auditor should be independent local level on the Forest Lake School cial statements, documents, and
served another four years as Mayor, all of my classes. I am well quali- of political influences. Working in Board. Many former State Auditors reports submitted.
for a total of twelve years in local fied to understand the data collection local government, I have always been served first as State Representatives.
government. Because of that, I came process used by the Office of State fiercely apolitical. I have had to work You are the manager, spokesper- The auditor has oversight
to the State Auditor’s office with an Auditor. In addition, as a sociologist, effectively with whoever is elected, son, leader, and the visionary for
extensive knowledge of how local I understand the application of statis- ensuring freedom from special inter- the office. You serve as the bridge responsibility for all units of
government finance actually works. tical data analysis to program review ests. between state and local government. local government, including:
and evaluation. Political ideology is The job should be nonpartisan, and counties, cities, school dis-
I also have a Masters degree in Public not a major part of the Office of State I believe the State Auditor should it was for the most part until now. I tricts, townships, police and
Administration that gives me an even Auditor. Objectivity is more impor- promote innovation that is coupled have a track record of being bi-par-
greater understanding of how the tant than ideology. The State Auditor with accountability. The relation- tisan in the work I have done. Arne
volunteer fire relief association
nuts and bolts of government work. must be fair and even handed and not ship between local and state govern- Carlson and Walter Mondale joined pension funds, housing and
Political ideology is important only in an advocate for partisan politics. Both ment has been eroded by mistrust together behind my last House race redevelopment authorities, port
how it relates to fiscal issues. It’s the Pat Anderson and Rebecca Otto wish and blame. It is possible to turn that and my vision of One Minnesota. I authorities, soil and water con-
job of the State Auditor to question to politicize this office. For example, around. As Team Minnesota’s State brought together two former finance servation districts, as well as
local officials on how tax money is Anderson has taken the “no new tax Auditor, I will be the main link to commissioners, John Gunyou-R and
being spent to make sure it is being pledge” from the Taxpayers League improving the performance of gov- Jay Kiedrowski-D for the first time approximately 150 other special
spent effectively. To fulfill that mis- of Minnesota while Otto states that ernments throughout the state and to talk about what good fiscal policy districts.
sion, it is important that the State she will help to lower property taxes. to delivering better results in educa- looks like, and they took their show
Auditor be a fiscal hawk. Tax policy is set by the state legisla- tion, health care, transportation and on the road to 54 places around the Oversight of these local gov-
ture not by the State Auditor. the environment. I will use the State state.
ernments is achieved through
Q2. They are one and the same Auditor’s access to information as
because it is the job of the State Audi- Q2. The State Auditor should report a tool to actually improve how local Q2. I believe that you do both. The auditing, reporting, and col-
tor to do both. At its core, the mission findings to the legislature. These governments serve their communi- Auditor’s job is to ensure compliance laboration.
of the State Auditor is to be a watch- reports should be accessible and ties. in local government spending, but also
dog for taxpayers –– to make sure understandable. The State Auditor monitors the financial health of local The auditor performs approxi-
that tax dollars are being well spent. should advocate for policy changes by Q2. The State Auditor is the only governments and to report on their
Because of that, it only makes sense the legislature only when it is in the office that has as its main job to pay situation. Those reports are used by mately 250 audits per year.
that the State Auditor would make best interest of the citizens of Min- attention to local government. Unfor- the legislature to plan. But a good The office maintains copies of
policy recommendations based on nesota. For example, switching to a tunately, traditional auditors have Auditor will also advocate at the state annual audit reports prepared
analysis of the financial data collect- single payer universal healthcare sys- used that role mainly to call press and federal level for good policies that by private firms for local gov-
ed. Further, the State Auditor’s office tem could save hundreds of millions conferences to highlight mistakes or strengthen our communities and their ernment units and nonprofit
is the only state agency that oversees of dollars in health care costs to Min- misdeeds. We should expect more for financial situation, and against poli-
local government finance. nesotans. Policy advocating, however, our money. cies that weaken them. The Auditor organizations that receive fed-
needs to be tempered in the Office of can provide useful insight to policy eral funds through the state of
Therefore, the perspective of this State Auditor. The main purpose of Local governments manage sixty per- makers when they are considering leg- Minnesota.
office is vital when dealing with this office is to oversee the financial cent of all governmental resources in islation so that our communities face
policy matters related to local gov- integrity of local government entities. Minnesota. To deliver better results, their future challenges successfully. I
ernment finance. In fact, over the last The State Auditor should advocate we must do it with, not in spite of our will take a proactive role rather than
Another function of the office
four years we have had many policy policy changes that help local govern- towns, cities, counties, and school dis- a reactive one. I will also put a stop is the collection and distribu-
initiatives that were passed by the ments get the jog done. I will not tricts. to the pattern of repeated account- tion of financial data about
legislature that have either helped advocate that the legislature impose ing errors, to the tune of hundreds of Minnesota’s local government
local governments be more efficient, unfunded mandates on local govern- Q3. Just as policing has moved from millions of dollars. Legislators count units. Data is collected through
or more accountable, or both. ments. This will lead to inefficiencies enforcement only to community on these numbers to be accurate. As
on the local level and a waste of tax- policing, auditing should move from your state auditor, I’ll make sure the audits and financial reports
Q3. My vision is that the state and payer money. enforcement only to engaging local numbers add up. and is then analyzed and com-
local governments will continue to government. I will ensure financial piled. The reports based on the
work together for the common good Q3. The current relationship between integrity in our government. Q3. There has been a highly parti- data are then made available
of all Minnesotans. Naturally, state the Office of State Auditor and local san and punitive atmosphere set up
and local officials may not agree on government entities is too combat- Also, I will learn what works in local which has created mistrust between
for lawmakers, governmental
every issue. However, I believe that ive and unproductive. Pat Anderson government and share it throughout state and local government. There units, and citizens.
in my role as State Auditor, I can fos- claims she is the watchdog for the tax- the state. Through collaboration, we should be a clean line of communica-
ter a greater spirit of cooperation by payer but she acts more like a pit bull. will do more of what works. We’ll tion and trust with the local officials. The auditor is a resource for
promoting best practices while at the You cannot focus on just punishing include local government in setting The office should be nonpartisan, cities and counties to obtain,
same time being a vigilant watchdog local governments for errors. The state policy to create one agenda and and there should not be any “gotcha-
for taxpayers. State Auditor should also try to help one set of priorities. politics” played. I will hold regional review, and compare financial
local entities improve their financial listening sessions around the state data to be more efficient and
It is possible to hold local officials to accounting methods. As State Audi- to let local officials know what our economical with public funds.
a high standard while simultaneously tor, I will work with the local govern- expectations are, and also listen to The office works with local
helping them improve how they do ment entities on improving efficiency their challenges. Our work will be
things. Frankly, the citizens of this in data collection methods, data shar- proactive and preventative so that
government officials to provide
state expect nothing less. ing, and data applications thereby locals can avoid waste and mistakes in answers to legal and financial
saving taxpayer money. In addition, I spending. Had I been Auditor when compliance questions and to
will introduce a “Green Audit” which the no-new-state-tax-pledge policies find ways to implement cost-
will help local governments under- were being proposed in 2003, I would effective internal controls. The
stand the external costs that are asso- have spoken against the large cuts to
ciated with their financial decisions. our communities that caused great office also does investigations
For example, vehicles purchased by property tax increases coupled with of allegations of misconduct by
local governments may cause more reduced services, increased fees in the local government officials.
pollution costs then they save in up schools, cities, and counties. The cur-
front costs. Hybrids and alternative rent Auditor advocated for this shift
fuel cars may actually cost less in the onto our communities at the legisla-
long run to our communities. ture, and worked for her party rather
than the people.
12 • Uptown Neighborhood news october 2006
What Do the
Minnesota Governor
elections
Governor and
Lieutenant Governor
Do?
Q.
1. What do you think are the 2. What are your priorities for this 3. Do we need to raise/lower
biggest problems facing our state? upcoming legislative session? taxes? How will we fund what we The governor is a constitution-
need to do?
al office established by the state
constitution. The Governor is
responsible for the administra-
tion of state government, the
proposal of biennial budgets,
appointments, proposal and
Leslie Davis (American MIKE HATCH (DFL) PETER HUTCHINSON (IP) KEN PENTEL (GP)
Party) mike@hatch2006.org campaign@teammn.com tori_j@msn.com
review of legislation and the
Leslie@LeslieDavis.org 651.221.0881 612.767.4465 612.387.0601 preparation of comprehen-
612.522.9433 www.hatch2006.org www.TeamMN.com www.kenpentel.org sive long-range plans for state
www.LeslieDavis.org growth.
Q1. There are Q1. I believe Q1. My main
Q1. I will stop several problems Minnesotans goal as Gover-
the runaway facing Minne- think politics nor of Minne- As Minnesota’s second-in-com-
inflation. I will sotans: we have is broken as a sota would be to mand, the lieutenant gover-
stop borrowing fallen behind in result of closed- establish an hon- nor is prepared to assume the
money and pay- education with minded par- est democracy governor’s duties any time the
ing interest. I classrooms over- tisanship that and an economy,
will balance the crowded and has stalled our which is linked
governor is unable to perform
budget, lower college tuition govern ment . to ecological, them. The lieutenant governor
taxes and build skyro cket i ng ; The partisan and community represents the governor and the
great roads and bridges. My plans health care is a growing, unchecked extremists have made enemies of healing. We need our public elec- State of Minnesota within the
for energy, transportation and agri- crisis; our transportation system is those with whom they disagree. They tions publicly funded, lobby reform, state, nationally and interna-
culture that will create thousands of a mismanaged, under-funded mess. have used fear to divide us from our (MN was #1 per capita in country,
well paying jobs throughout the state. Yet we are paying more for govern- friends, neighbors and community. with over $42 million lobbying.) Also, tionally.
My answers to question 3 will apply ment. Our tax system has become We’ve been manipulated by our fears establish instant runoff voting and
here also. more regressive with huge increases rather than joined by pursuit of our proportional representative electoral The governor has the power to
in property taxes and “fees” amount- common interests. Minnesotans want systems like most every other democ- sign executive orders, and use
Q2. Environment - Money - Educa- ing to over $2 billion in the last three their leaders to keep the main things racy in the world. This will lead to
tion - Crime are my four cornerstone years, with middle and working class – education, health care, transporta- a more honest democracy. Another
the “bully pulpit” to propose
issues. Of course I am also concerned taxpayers paying higher percentages tion and environment/energy – the priority will be ecological restoration and support special projects
and have plans for jobs, agriculture, of their incomes than those at the very main things. If we get these things through local-sustainable energy and that may become law.
housing and immigration. If you are top of the income scale. The trans- wrong, it won’t matter if we get other agriculture. This will localize billions
an illegal immigrant you are persona portation system in the metro area is issues right. Minnesotans are not of dollars and create meaningful jobs Proposing the budget is a large
non grata in Minnesota as far as I’m at breaking point, and it is affecting closed-minded. We do expect each based on real security. Finally, I will
concerned. The best place to learn our competitiveness. We cannot be other to work hard, tell the truth and establish a single-payer healthcare sys- part of the office. The State of
about my issues is on my web site satisfied with Minnesota being an take responsibility for ourselves and tem that is universal. All Minnesotans Minnesota operates on a two-
listed above. “average” state. We compete in a glob- our families, while doing our part to would have a health card, and the bill year budget cycle (or a bien-
al economy; the governor must ensure help others and build a strong com- would be covered by the State off a set nium as it is referred to in the
Q3. We need to lower taxes and get that we are ready to meet that chal- munity. We are practical and imagi- menu. This will be paid from savings
inflation under contorl. I will build lenge. Presently, we are not as pre- native – crafting solutions from the in administrative costs, a progressive
state government). State fiscal
state of the art roads, bridges and pared to succeed as Minnesota needs best ideas available, regardless of income tax and a pollution tax. years begin on July 1 and end
mass transit with my money plan to be. Minnesota can, and must, do party affiliation. the following June 30. The fis-
that requires state-chartered banks better. Q2. Look to question #1. cal year is designated by the
to fund them. My funding method is Q2. As Governor, I will focus on dou- calendar year in which it ends.
new, unique, exclusively mine, and it Q2. We need to lower college tuition bling the odds of Minnesota students Q3. I support a progressive income
will work. to pre-Pawlenty levels and fully fund getting a college degree (and being tax, and the lowering of property and The budget process for the
K-12 education again. I would like to able to afford it); world class health sales taxes. I will establish an ecologi- next biennium begins in July
In addition, I propose to raise $1- make Minnesota a world-leader again care for Minnesotans at the nation’s cal tax based on industrial water use, of the preceding year when the
2 billion from my Water Plan that in research and technology innova- lowest cost per person – a system that pollution caused by: electric power, Department of Finance issues
requires industrial and commerical tion, and better fund research at the delivers better health, better care at cars, chemical facilities, oil refineries, budget instructions to state
users of public underground water University of Minnesota. Such invest- better prices for everyone; investing agri-chemicals, energy and dispos-
to pay 1to2 pennies per gallon. The ments lead to spin-off businesses that reliably in reliable transportation/ able items. In a Pentel/Provencher agencies.
Davis Administration will raise new compete well in the global economy transit so that rising congestion (and administration we will not pick-up
money, lower taxes, build the best and create good paying jobs. Minne- wasting more of our time) is not our the tab for problems industry doesn’t Each odd-numbered year the
transportation system in America sota can be an international leader in only choice; reducing Minnesota’s want to pay for. By preventing pol- Governor proposes, and the
while balancing the budget. stem cell research, leading the way for dependence on oil, repairing dam- lution, wasteful land-use, energy
cures to Parkinson’s disease, cancers, age to the environment, reinforc- and transportation policies upfront,
legislature ratifies, the Oper-
One additional note on the tax issue... Alzheimer’s and other diseases. It’s ing economic competitiveness, and we will reduce taxes and the over all ating Budget, often called
I plan to freeze property taxes for time for Minnesota to lead again on reversing the pollution of our lakes cost of living will come down. Also, the Biennial Budget, for the
people 65 and over who are on a fixed health care .Our administration will and streams; and, challenging “the through local-sustainable energy and State of Minnesota. This bud-
income. not rubber-stamp the unconscionable way we’ve always done it” to get more agriculture we will recycle billions get is for a two-year period.
annual increases in premiums as the value from every dollar that govern- of dollars in the state that normally
current administration has, saving ment spends today rather than stick- leaves. Taxes must lead us to healing This budget includes expendi-
Minnesota businesses, families, and ing future generations with our debts. our relationship to the earth and our tures for education, roads and
government over a billion dollars dur- Fixing health care is my top priority, communities by reducing the ecologi- bridges, technology, health
ing the next biennium. We need to and on November 8, Dr. Maureen cal and social extremes. care, public safety, housing,
get moving on road repair and con- Reed, Lt. Governor, will start to work
struction, as well as transit expansion on our six-point plan (see it at www.
natural resources, agriculture,
in the metro area. Learn more about TeamMN.com). economic development, higher
my priorities for a better Minnesota education, as well as dollars to
on our website: www.Hatch20006. Q3. Government is broke. States, cit- state agencies, and local units of
org. ies, counties and school districts are government.
laying off policemen and teachers,
Q3. The state needs to stop cutting closing schools, and cutting services.
local government aid, which helps Government leaders have patched In even-numbered years Gov-
local governments fund education, together combinations of accounting ernors usually propose Supple-
police, fire, and numerous other gimmicks, one-time fixes, real cuts, mental Budget revisions to the
critical government functions. The and tax and fee increases to relieve the
incumbent governor’s approach has fiscal pain. On one side are skyrock-
Biennial Budget, which are
sent property taxes through the roof. eting costs of health care and other then acted upon by the Legis-
WALT E. BROWN (Quit As governor, I will close the tax loop- government services. On the other lature.
Raising Taxes) holes that allow corporations to claim is opposition to tax increases. What
waltbrownforgov@yahoo.com
foreign operating status and avoid we really need is a radically different
218.850.9627
paying their fair share of state taxes. approach to budgeting that focuses on
There are millions and millions of buying results for citizens rather than
DID NOT RESPOND
tax dollars that are owed every year cutting or adding to last year’s spend-
yet go uncollected. As governor, the ing programs. I have proposed plans
Minnesota Department of Revenue for health care, education, transpor-
will undertake the work necessary tation, and energy/environment. By
to ensure that these dollars are col- fixing our health care system, we can
lected. These steps should produce invest the savings in our schools and
TIM PAWLENTY (R) nearly a billion dollars for the state environment. In my plan for trans-
info@timpawlenty.com budget. With gasoline prices up 100 portation, I call for re-passage of the
651-905-0555 percent over just a few years ago, I do 2005 transportation bill so we can
www.timpawlenty.com not believe that the gas tax should be create a reliable source of funding for
increased. I do not favor an increase our transportation and transit system.
chose not to participate in state income taxes.
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood news • 13
Q. 1. Discuss voting machines 2. What is the advantage/ 3. What do you think of the responsibilities of the Sec-
and ballot tabulation. Is a paper disadvantage of this office instant runoff voting? retary of State are to certify the
receipt a good idea? Does being held by a partisan party authenticity of a wide variety
Minnesota have a fair system? member? of official documents, register
a variety of business organiza-
tions and act as the chief elec-
tion official of the state.
BRUCE KENNEDY MARY KIFFMEYER (R) MARK RITCHIE (DFL) JOEL SPOONHEIM (IP)
(For Independent Voters) www.kiffmeyer.org www.markritchie06.net campaign@teammn.com The secretary is the keeper of
bruce@bk4sos.org 763.263.3876 612.229.1962 612.767.4465 the great seal of the State of
651.633.3713 mary@kiffmeyer.org info@markritchie06.net www.TeamMN.com Minnesota and files and certi-
www.bk4sos.org fies a wide variety of official
Q1. Minnesota Q1. Minnesota Q1. Minnesota Q1. Minnesota
has paper bal- will continue to has one of the is known across
documents. These include
lots—hand- have 100 per- best election the nation for gubernatorial proclamations,
m a r k e d , cent paper bal- systems in the its fair voting appointments and executive
opt ic a lly lots. The paper country. Thanks system and com- orders, the enrolled acts of the
scanned. Plus, ballot is essen- to several DFL paratively high Minnesota Legislature, rules,
this year each tial to fair elec- legislators, we level of citizen
polling place tions, especially not only have engagement. and some municipal docu-
has a machine for recounts. I a paper trail in The real chal- ments. The office also main-
accessible by worked hard to Minnesota, but lenges facing tains a computerized version of
the blind and disabled that prints an preserve the paper ballot by getting it every voter uses a paper ballot which the Secretary of State are: 1.) involv- the original land survey notes
optical scan ballot for them. While written into statute. As for technolo- is maintained for use in recounts and ing citizens in our collective civic life from the 1800s and township
this system is the best available, we gy in elections, for the first time ever, audits. Starting this year, every ballot and encouraging them to participate
should be looking to improve. No this year people with disabilities — in Minnesota will be counted by an in our democracy, including casting plat maps.
thanks to Mary Kiffmeyer, the cur- particularly with visual impairments optical scanner. We have safeguards their vote; and, 2.) ensuring reliability
rent scanners do not have the capac- — will be able to vote privately and in place to ensure that the scanners and confidence in those who facilitate The office registers a variety of
ity to measure rankings. We will need independently with what you might accurately read the ballots, including our elections. I would encourage the business organizations includ-
to upgrade them for Minneapolis if it think of as a sophisticated “pen” hand re-counts in randomly selected use of new voting technologies that
adopts the Better Ballot amendment. called an Automark. Also, optical precincts in every county in Minneso- will increase voter turnout and protect
ing corporations, assumed
My vision for voting will leave the scan voting equipment will appear in ta and a review of the software source the integrity of the election process. business names, banks, insur-
proprietary model behind. We don’t most polling places in the state. code by the Secretary of State’s Office ance companies, limited liabil-
need Diebold or ES&S. Just like PCs, and representatives of both major As Team Minnesota’s Secretary of ity companies, limited liability
voting machines can be constructed This year, almost all voters will use political parties. State, I will be the state’s leader for partnerships, and limited part-
from easily available parts. Election this technology, which has been used democracy and citizen engagement.
software should be open source, for in our state’s most populous areas Minnesota has a fair system due to Citizens are increasingly cynical and nerships. Other business-relat-
quality, security, accuracy, flexibility, for many years. This voting equip- these safeguards and the work of disengaged from the electoral pro- ed filings include trade and
and less expense. We won’t be locked ment detects common ballot-marking hundreds of local elections officials cess and participation in governance. service marks, auctioneer’s
into a vendor or have to replace an errors and provides an opportunity to and election judges across the state. I will make civic engagement in all licenses, legal newspaper regis-
entire fleet every ten years. Touch make corrections before leaving the I am committed to maintaining and its forms – in-person, online, and
screen selection with paper output polling place. It also tabulates results adding layers of security to our great through the media – my top prior-
trations, among others.
makes ranking easy, yet secure. See so that poll workers get home at a rea- system. ity. We need truly engaged citizens
openvoting.org. sonable hour. I’m pleased to see this in order to move Minnesota forward A statewide computerized net-
statewide equal treatment of all Min- Q2. Previous Secretaries of State, and produce better results in health work with county recorders is
Q2. Citizens must trust elections, or nesota voters, originally my top prior- including DFLer Joan Growe and care, education, transportation, and maintained so that the public
it’s just a matter of time until they ity, now accomplished. Republican Arlen Erdahl, ran the the environment.
pick up guns. How can we expect office in a nonpartisan manner. may search Uniform Commer-
trust when the election official at the Q2. It provides sunlight on what the Their clear priority was ensuring Q2. Democracy matters. It’s too cial Code records throughout
top comes from the ranks of, is select- officeholder’s views are on a wide every Minnesotan’s right to vote. important to leave to partisan nit- the state from any filing office.
ed by, is funded by, and is expected to range of issues. But most impor- They refused to give advantage to picking. I am passionate about mak- UCC information is also avail-
be loyal to, one of the parties? There tantly, it gives the people –– the vot- one political party over another, and ing democracy work in order to
are grey areas in election law that are ers –– control over the leadership of even occasionally made choices that protect our freedom and to grow our
able for a fee at any county
not discovered until a crisis. This deci- the state’s elections. The state of New hurt their own political party, because economy. Yes, that’s right, grow the courthouse through this com-
sion could affect a candidate, party, or York has an election board and was it was what was best for the state. I economy. munications network.
election (see Florida 2000 and Kath- recently sued by the Dept. of Justice would return the Office to this non-
erine Harris). Even if the decider tries for failure to comply with the federal partisan tradition. The commitment I’ve spent years using and teach- The secretary of state is the
to be fair, both bias and peer pressure law, The Help America Vote Act. to nonpartisanship is what’s impor- ing democratic processes to improve
can come into play, and support- Lack of single accountability and the tant, not whether or not someone troubled neighborhoods and under- chief election official in Min-
ers of the other party know it. Mary buffer of appointments make it easier belongs to a political party. performing organizations. Minne- nesota and is responsible for
Kiffmeyer may lose this election, but to have such things happen. The dis- sota needs a Secretary of State who administration of the Min-
there will be another Mary Kiffmeyer advantage is that often partisanship Q3. I think that instant runoff voting, has experience on the front lines of nesota election law. The sec-
unless we change the game. The chief by the party out of office creates an in which voters get to rank their can- democracy, not one with affronting
election official should be chosen by a atmosphere of obstructionism, even didate preferences, is an option worth lines of partisanship.
retary of state operates the
multi-partisan commission. The Sec- when policies are publicly popular exploring. It would give voters the statewide voter registration
retary of State should be abolished or and seem like common-sense. freedom to vote for whomever they Q3. Campaign and election processes system and prepares the offi-
assigned a bundle of responsibilities like without being afraid of wasting should be reformed so that govern- cial roster of voters for every
that doesn’t include elections. Q3. I think it is worth debating. In their vote, and ensure that our elected ment represents the people before election conducted in Minne-
that debate, I believe our #1 prior- leaders have the support of at least special interests, so that public par-
Q3. I was the primary drafter of ity should be voter participation and 50 prcent of the voting population. I ticipation in the election process is sota. Other election activities
Instant Runoff bills introduced in engagement. I am concerned that am an active public supporter of the maximized, and so that qualified include certifying voting sys-
the Minnesota Legislature in the last making voting more complicated –– effort to bring Instant Runoff Vot- candidates are encouraged to run for tems, conducting administra-
six years. I led a campaign to bring which IRV most definitely does, and ing to Minneapolis. At this point, I public office. tive recounts, accepting filings
Instant Runoff to Roseville in 2004, no one really denies that –– would would like to see Instant Runoff Vot- by candidates for multi-county
which failed in large part because of dissuade people from participating. ing, and other alternatives, tested at I support Instant Runoff Voting or
Mary Kiffmeyer’s influence behind the local level before I would support another runoff process that allows us offices, and training of local
closed doors. I have promoted IRV Over the past 8 years, we have turned them for statewide use. This will give to vote our conscience and ensure that election officials. The secretary
to city councils, charter commissions around Minnesota’s steadily declin- us the opportunity to see what works winners are supported by a majority. of state chairs the state canvass-
(including Minneapolis), and school ing voter turnout so that in 2000, and what doesn’t, before changing the ing board, which certifies the
boards. In 2005, I met with San Fran- 2002, and 2004 we had the highest whole state’s voting system.
cisco election officials and activists to voter turnout in the nation — and
results of state elections.
learn about the political and admin- the highest in our own state since the
istrative aspects of IRV. No one has 1960s and earlier. Also, our youth The secretary of state admin-
studied this issue more or has a great- voter turnout in 2004 was the high- isters the open appointments
er understanding of the challenges of est in state history. If instituting IRV process and publishes the Min-
making ranked voting a reality. Why would in any way threaten to dampen
IRV? To encourage qualified candi- participation in Minnesota like it nesota Legislative Manual, a
dates to run who don’t fit in a major appears to have in other places where compendium of federal, state
party. To have efficient, economical it’s been put in place, then I think it and county government infor-
elections. To insure that the winners would be a bad idea. mation.
are supported by and rule for the
majority and not for the noisy faction
that got them in. To vote your con-
science, not defensively.
14 • Uptown Neighborhood news october 2006
Q.
1. One of the School Board’s 2. What are your feelings about ment to-date of Minneapolis’ and budget cuts. These factors
most important charges will be the federal No Child Left students by these standards? did not deter your candidacy.
selecting a new superintendent. Behind legislation? Specifi- How daunting are the chal-
What qualities and qualifica- cally, what are your thoughts 3. Our school system faces pro- lenges facing the Minneapolis
tions will you prioritize in this about 1) the way achievement is cess issues, superintendent and School District?
search? defined and assessed under this staff turnover, decline in enroll-
legislation, and 2) the achieve- ment, poor achievement levels
CHRIS CLARK Pam Costain (DFL) Tom Madden (DFL) Doug Mann (Gp) CHRIS STEWART (DFL)
hazeleyes1973@yahoo.com pam@pamcostain.org tom@tommadden.org dougmannlnc@cs.com chris@betterminneapolis.com
612.788.9539 612.280.1112 612.374.3852 612.824.8800 612.229.8586
www.pamcostain.org www.tommadden.org www.dougmannlnc.com/id21.html www.betterminneapolis.com
Q1. Many ques- Q1. The next Q1. We have Q1. In reviewing Q1. Our next
tions need to superintendent much to achieve resumes, I will superintendent
be asked as the will need excep- and need a look for prior should have a
search for a new tionally strong strong school experience as a tested record of
superintendent leadership board to help teacher, school improving the
begins. We skills, as well select the right principal, and conditions of
need to know as an interest in leader for our district superin- a major urban
of their previous and capacity to district. The tendent. I want school district;
track record. build relation- new superinten- a superintendent they should have
The individu- ships with staff, dent must have whose work a background
al’s successes and goals. The accu- unions, parents, public officials and the skills and characteristics that experience is concentrated in the that suggests a firm focus on student
rate time needed to succeed and get the general public. He/she will need enable us to achieve our goals. These field of public education. Before we achievement; and they should have
back on track. I would be interested a depth and breadth of experience as include the ability to actively listen, get to the point of screening candi- the personal and professional savvy
in higher education they sought. In a manager of a large urban district. lead with courage, push for rigor in dates, we should have a public discus- to represent Minneapolis well when
depth questions in regard to what it education and planning, demonstrate sion about the kind of school system interacting with business and state
took them overall to reach this point The superintendent must be able to equity for all of our kids, and be will- we have, and the kind of school sys- government.
in their career. I would prefer choos- hire and inspire excellent staff. The ing to be innovative in solutions. The tem we want. I want to see a stable
ing those candidates familiar with person must be uncompromising Superintendent must have integrity, teaching staff in all of the district’s Also, the hiring process should be
Minneapolis school/ or the state of in their commitment to instituting be responsive and be a proven man- schools, a more even distribution of improved greatly. Due to past hiring
Minnesota. If that doesn’t work, do rigorous academic programs that ager. This person must select strong low-seniority teachers, an end to the mistakes there is a need to regain the
a national search. I was disappointed addresses the needs of poor children leaders as department heads and del- practice of sending layoff notices to public trust. That can only happen
with the forced resignation of former and children of color, while attract- egate appropriately. She or he should teachers who don’t need to be laid with an open process that involves
Superintendent Peebles. The current ing and retaining middle class fami- be excited, motivated and think in off, and an end to “ability-grouping” the voices of the community. I sug-
Minneapolis Board led by Joseph lies of all races and circumstances. terms of customer service. Finally, practices which track a majority of gest that Minneapolis avoid using
Erickson, who hired then pushed as if that weren’t enough, I would students into watered-down cur- a national search firm and use fees
her out was disturbing to me. Maybe Q2. Despite its lofty name, No Child also like someone who is willing to riculum programs. Responsibility saved to enhance a performance
they did a routine check yet she fol- Left Behind was designed more to reach out and partner with the park, for the superintendent search should based contract. Finally, we need to
lowed through her goal: raise tests punish poor-performing schools and library, city, county and state officials not be outsourced. Decisions related have a clear preference for local can-
scores for poorer student popula- disadvantaged students, than to help to help us achieve our goal of educat- to the search process should be made didates to ensure that the next super-
tion and instructed teachers to give them to improve and succeed. NCLB ing all of our kids. in open meetings with opportunities intendent will survive the life of a
out homework assignments during has never been backed up with ade- for public input. strategic plan.
extended breaks. quate funding and its regimen of Q2. First, ensuring ongoing prog-
endless testing has narrowed the cur- ress in education for all of our kids Q2. “No Child Left Behind” serves Q2. No Child Left Behind has cre-
Q2. I have mixed feelings. This man- riculum and demoralized teachers is necessary. However, NCLB has an agenda of charterizing and priva- ated a high stakes testing game that
date was meant to close achievement and students. become another example of a fed- tizing the public schools. I have no gives us a better picture of how our
gaps, offer flexibility, give parents erally unfunded mandate. In 2004 problem with using standardized students are performing, while also
options and teach students based on Despite these facts, staff in MPS alone, it was underfunded by $26B. achievement tests to evaluate progress taxing and restricting our teachers
what works. The program isn’t con- has done an admirable job attempt- Second, achievement is defined and toward a goal of closing the achieve- from doing their most creative work.
sistent throughout the nation. Head ing to meet the requirements of the assessed in unrealistic terms. Those ment gap. However, those tests are Continually assessing students may
Start programs have been to get a legislation and to truly assist those definitions do not take into account generally not closely aligned to what be useful tool to benchmark prog-
jump start on early learning. That schools who perform poorly. I have the very individual they are trying to students are expected to learn, and ress and build learning on, however,
program saw a cut early on. The been impressed with the district’s help. So much so that it is predicted in many states the expectations not the number of mandates enforced
other options are home schooling commitment to meeting the needs of that between 74 percent to 99 percent very clear. So the testing is not very through NCLB greatly exceed the
and charter schools. A percentage the children and schools identified as of schools in the U.S. will be fail- helpful in telling teachers and school funding of it.
of funding goes to charter schools: failing by NCLB. ing within 8 years as measured by administrators much about the effec-
a dismantling of public schools. NCLB definitions. Third, Minne- tiveness of classroom instruction. Q3. We must be honest; Minneapolis
How are home schooling parents Q3. We must be honest. The Min- apolis student achievement by these Moreover, it is my opinion that the Public Schools are at a crossroad. One
and charter school teachers as quali- neapolis Public Schools are in crisis. standards has not met expectations. racial “achievement gap” is mostly a direction leads us further down the
fied as those with certified teaching The district faces the most serious When anywhere between 40 per- reflection of differences in access to path toward eventual ruin, and the
degrees? The standards are not the challenges in decades. I stepped for- cent and 80 percent of our kids don’t high quality education programs. other leads us toward renewal. The
same –– much easier for a charter ward to run for the board because make adequate yearly progress, we Nationwide, about two-thirds of positive path for us today requires a
school to set up. I believe in: cap on I believe passionately in public are failing them and us. No one per- teachers with less than 3 years expe- re-thinking of how we provide pub-
the number of qualified teachers at education, I am committed to the son has all the answers to close the rience are teaching in schools where lic education.
each influential school. The newly Minneapolis Public Schools, and I gap. However, I do know that we African
graduated teachers should be men- understand that the future of our city must measure what we do and cancel American and Latino students are The current model of schooling has
tored. More stability in every school/ is tied to the success of our schools. those programs that are failing while over-represented. About 40 percent expired. Some would even say that
classroom. Eliminate some teacher putting those resources into ideas we of public school teachers quit teach- high school has become irrelevant.
in-service days. Too many days off Our district needs strong leadership think can work. ing within 3 years, about 50 percent Our troubles are so deep that the
in the school year. All-year round to turn things around. With focused within 5 years. NCLB promises, but word “reform” is far too mild for
school is a thought. and determined effort, we can solve Q3. While there are many challeng- doesn’t deliver equal access. where we need to go. Due to chang-
our district’s problems and restore es, I truly believe that we are at a fork ing demographics locally, and a
Q3. I believe things will get worse. confidence in MPS, but it will in the road of opportunity to succeed Q3. The district administration, with changing economy nationally, we
Equal representation for school require our entire community com- or fail. People have more choices than Board approval has been driving up need to redesign education in order
board members should be in the ing together to support our children ever before as to where their kids can teacher turnover rates by sending to truly prepare students for the
works. Most are from southwest and our schools. go to school. That choice can mean layoff notices to teachers who don’t world they will inherit. The chal-
Minneapolis. Not every family has that we give up and ultimately fail, or need to be laid off. About two-thirds lenges are “daunting,” however, we
the advantage as these residents. we can see it as healthy competition, of the teachers who received layoff have no choice but to face them with
I am in favor of how school board a means to inspire us and ensure we notices last year accepted offers of earnest commitment if we at all care
members are elected. We need to improve our schools so that MPS will continuing employment with the dis- about our future.
look at how money is spent, at be peoples’ first, second and third trict. That’s done to save money. The
what administrators earn and their choices. I choose to see this as an salary of a teacher employed with the
duties. School board members are opportunity to restore the brilliance district for ten years is almost twice
part-time yet blamed for teacher pen- that MPS once had and produced in that of a new teacher. But the price
sion screw-up and closing schools its students. Daunting? For many it paid by a majority of our students
rather than use that extra million is. Perhaps that is why the competi- and parents is too high. Educational
for smaller classroom sizes. A year- tion for four seats is only between programs serving a majority of our
ly evaluation should be done for all six candidates. However, like thou- students are crippled by high teacher
employees of school system. More sands of parents in Minneapolis, I turnover. We need a plan to evenly
diversity needed on the board. Too am the father of three kids in MPS distribute low-seniority teachers
many candidates have been DFL and cannot afford for it to fail to all school programs. The Board
endorsed in a non-partisan race. We should negotiate how and not wheth-
need to be open to others who have er to desegregate newer teachers. A
left the district. We need to regain majority of students are also denied
our hold on Minneapolis students access to a high quality education
and parents. Listen to their concerns by the district’s curriculum tracking
and take action. Time is running system. Everybody is entitled.
out before we have a bigger crisis on
our hands.
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood news • 15
Minneapolis School
Board Continued REFERENDA ON THE BALLOT DEBATES AND FORUMS
IN MINNEAPOLIS: IN THE STATEWIDE
Minneapolis Better ELECTION: MINNEAPOLIS SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES
Ballot Campaign Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Wednesday, October 4 at 7 p.m.
Constitutional Clara Barton Open School (4237 Colfax Avenue South)
This question will appear on
the general election ballot on
Amendment
Monday, October 9 at 6:30 p.m.
November 7, 2006: Field School (4645 4th Avenue South)
Amendment language as it will
appear on the ballot November
“A Proposal to use Instant Runoff Monday, October 16 at 6 p.m.
7, 2006:
(Theatrice) T Voting in Minneapolis Elections Midtown YWCA (2121 East Lakes Street)
Williams (DFL) “Shall the Minnesota Constitu-
thar16@aol.com Should the City of Minneapolis
612.522.4994 tion be amended to dedicate rev-
adopt Single Transferable Vote,
www.t-williams.org
sometimes known as Ranked
enue from a tax on the sale of MINNESOTA GOVERNOR CANDIDATES
Q1. In addition new and used motor vehicles over
to having high Choice Voting or Instant Runoff MSRPO Gubernatorial Forum
a five-year period, so that after
educational Voting, as the method for elect- October 4 –– 7 to 9 p.m.
achievements in June 30, 2011, all of the revenue
ing the Mayor, City Council, and Thunderbird Hotel, Bloomington
whatever field, is dedicated at least 40 percent for
members of the Park and Recre-
the person must public transit assistance and not
have excellent ation Board, Library Board, and Minnesota Senior Federation Gubernatorial Forum
more than 60 percent for highway
i nter p er s o n a l Board of Estimate and Taxation October 11 –– 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
purposes?”
relationship without a separate primary elec- Maple Grove Community Forum
skills and the tion and with ballot format and
capacity to recognize talent in oth- You will be asked to vote yes
rules for counting votes adopted Live League of Women Voters/KSTP Gubernatorial Debate
ers. The person should be a team or no on an amendment to
builder. I would look for evidence of by ordinance?” October 29 –– 6 to 7 p.m.
Minnesota’s constitution that
where the person has developed and KSTP-TV
worked with a team to accomplish
would permanently dedicate
You will be asked to vote yes
any significant tasks. I would look those funds for transportation.
or no on the above question. KTCA Gubernatorial Debate on Almanac
for a visionary with knowledge and This is neither a new tax nor a
understanding of large organiza- A “yes” vote from 51 percent November 3 –– 7 to 8:00 p.m.
tax increase.
tions, how to delegate and hold peo- of those voting on the question KTCA-TV Channel 2
ple accountable and is willing to be is needed to adopt the amend-
held accountable for developing and Right now, about 54 percent of
ment. MPR Gubernatorial Debate
implementing action plans. the vehicle sales taxes are used
for transportation improve- November 5 –– 8 to 9 p.m.
Q2. First No Child Left Behind is What is it? Fitzgerald Theatre, St. Paul
ments to both highways and
anything but that. Second, I don’t Instant Runoff Voting allows
transit statewide. If the amend-
believe in unfunded mandates. If voters to rank candidates in
the State or the Federal Govern- ment were passed, 100 percent
order of preference. Using
ment is going to mandate a program,
this method, more formally
of the money would go toward MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL
they need to provide the resources to transportation. The amend-
implement it. Finally relying on stu- known as Single Transferable MPR Attorney General Debate
ment calls for up to 60 percent
dents’ performance on high-stakes Vote, winners are determined October 6 –– 9 to 10 a.m.
standardized tests to determine a of the dedicated fund to go to
by counting first choices and MPR Forum
student or a school’s future is a recipe state highways and local roads
determining if any candidates
for leaving many children behind. and at least 40 percent to public
Performance on standardized tests is received a minimum number LWV/KSTP TV Attorney General Debate
transit statewide.
not the only measure of student suc- of votes needed to win. October 28 ––1 to 2 p.m.
cess. KSTP-TV Studio, St. Paul
Passing an amendment to
In the single-seat races for
Q3. The challenges are most daunt- the constitution in Minnesota
mayor, city council, and park
ing and need the attention of the requires a majority vote of all
district commissioners, the
village. If it takes a village to raise
a child, then I know full well that it share of votes needed to win
people voting. If a voter sup- MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE
will take that same village and more ports the amendment, a “yes”
is 50 percent of the total votes LWV/KSTP TV Secretary of State Debate
to educate that child and many oth- vote is necessary. If a voter
cast plus one vote. If there is no October 21 –– 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
ers. As a citizen of the village I feel leaves this question blank on
it’s my responsibility to step forward candidate with a majority of KSTP-TV Studio, St. Paul
the ballot, it is considered a
and do my part. The task is great, first choices, the candidate with
“no” vote.
but so are the villagers and working the fewest votes is defeated
together I know we can get it done. and those votes then go to the
second choices on each ballot.
FIFTH U. S. CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
The votes are recounted, and October 10 –– 7 to 9 p.m.
the process continues until one Minnehaha United Methodist Church (3701 East 50th Street)
What Does the candidate achieves the required
School Board Do? majority.
The Minneapolis Board of
The proportion of votes need-
political tidbits
Education is a policy-making
body responsible for selecting ed to win goes down for those
the superintendent and over- offices where more than one
seeing the district’s budget, person is being elected. These
curriculum, personnel and offices include at-large park ONLINE DISCUSSION GROUPS www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections
facilities. The school board board commissioners, library If you want to surf around to find out more Minneapolis election information
is granted authority to carry about the candidates in this election, here are www.lwvmpls.org
out these duties by the State of board trustees and estimate and
Minnesota and the Minnesota taxation board members. The some web sites that offer information, conver- Minnesota League of Women Voters
Legislature. Seven Directors “instant runoff” process is the sation, gossip and more:
are elected in citywide elec- same as for single-seat offic- BECOME AN INFORMED VOTER
tions. es, except that if a candidate www.e-democracy.org/mpls Sign up for an adult community education
receives more votes than needed Minneapolis Issues Forum on Minnesota class presented by the League of Women Vot-
The board is responsible for e-democracy. ers. October 23, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at South High.
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to win, the “surplus” portion of
to pass upon the recommen- each vote goes to the next choice www.checksandbalances.com Call 668.4326 and ask for Civic Education.
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means authorized by law, and The Minneapolis Observer – Ballot Box learn more about the issues. Register online at
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16 • Uptown Neighborhood news october 2006
Lyndale Ave.
ing mass transit with Midtown needed to be voted on to replace ates a vision and begins a goal
LAKE CALHOUN
month, 7 PM
Community Works. Lara Norkus-Crampton as she development state by reviewing about your neighbors
at St. Mary’s
Greek Ortho-
had resigned from the board. A information about issue areas. who serve on the ECCO
He also visited Chicago two motion was made to make Tim 5. Educate and inform the
dox Church, Prinsen, who had shown inter- neighborhood about the ECCO
Board. Each month,
weeks prior with the Mayor and
36th St. 34th & Irving.
others to discuss public safety est in the initial voting process, homepage and set up an e-mail we will feature Board
All ECCO residents are welcome
and urged to attend.
issues and review their camera to be the interim chair for the address to collect feedback members. They welcome
systems. next month, until the first meet- through electronic submissions.
ECCO BOARD MEETING ing after the Annual Meeting. A
your advice and your
MINUTES 3. In Council Happenings motion was made and passed. Responsibility rests with the help in trying to improve
September 7, 2006 Alleyway 10/3 vote against NRP coordinator who was ECCO. When you see
the ordinance that would have Small Area Master Plan: hired by the board. Board will them on the street, stop
Board Members Present: Bruce made illegal walking through Steering Committee Represen- keep the process moving and
Grimm (President) Anne G. alleys that you do not live or are tative Discussion and Update. be the liaison between steering and say hello.
Chase (Vice President), Ted invited into. Ralph voted against Lara Norkus Crampton and Committee, ECCO Board and
Ringsred, Bruce Sabatke, Deb- this for many reasons. Among Tim Prinsen reviewed the City NRP.
bie Jans, Gary Farland, Car- them: laws already exist to pro- process for Uptown. Due to Jim Steman
rie Menard, Jim Stemen, Don hibit the behaviors this ordi- the increase in the number of Use the City NRP to under-
MacPherson, Tim Prinsen, nance would hope to target and new development projects in stand and utilize the legal
Carrie Menard, Keith Ruddick, enforcement of this ordinance Uptown, such as the Uptown guidelines in developing and
Ruth Cain. would be tricky at best. Hotel, and to guide future implementing phase II. The
development and create one ECCO NRP Coordinator will
Others Present: Gael Ellis Wireless Internet The council vision, a small area plan is being oversee implementation of the
(NRP Coordinator), Steve voted to approve US Internet created. It is in the early stages. Action Plan by working closely
Buckley (resident) Bill Mor- (a local Minnetonka company) There will be scheduled meet- with the Steering Committee
ton (resident), Lara Norkus- as the city’s wireless provider ing throughout the year. The and the ECCO Board
Crampton (resident), Mary Ann and allow city staff to complete Committee has been providing
Knox (CARAG), Ellan Meyer the contact. Wireless will allow input on the project boundar- Goal: Establish a 10-month
(CARAG), Virginia Kuhn our public safety mechanisms to ies and work to be undertaken. timeline for the completion
(resident), Mike Gallagher work together more closely and Such as character and environ- of the Action Plan, from Sep-
(resident), Darrell and Joanne in real time, as well as provide mental. A request for proposals tember of 2006 to June of 2007
Savage, (residents), Courtney great community benefits (i.e. for consultant services has been and have it ready to submit for Photo by Jeffrey Farnam
Cushing Kiernat (resident). local hotspots with free internet advertised to find a consultant approval September 2007.
and a ten year locked rate of $20 for the development of the plan.
Welcome: President Bruce a month for private users) By There will be a Steering prepa- Discussion of Permit Parking By Jackie Varriano
Grimm called the meeting to the end of 2007 the city should ration for vision meeting on Proposal from Jeff Farnam
order, welcomed board mem- be hot. September 27. Resident Jeffrey Farnam would ECCO Board Member Jim Ste-
bers and others, and initiated like to see a parking permit pro- man and his wife Liza moved
introductions. Moratorium Ralph will intro- ECCO Fundraising Request gram in ECCO. His plan would with their three daughters to
duce a moratorium within the Kay Anderson, has asked the require residential permits with- the ECCO neighborhood five
Open Forum: next couple of sessions. Pur- ECCO Board for funds to help in Hennepin and Lake between years ago. Both Jim and Liza
1. Steve Buckley, resident, con- pose: slow development until the Loon Lake Trolley Path 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. grew up in Minnesota and
gratulated The Uptown Neigh- they have a more clear idea of Event, after discussion of peo- attended the University of Min-
borhood News as a community where the Uptown Small Area ple who have been present on Residents issued stickers for nesota, Minneapolis campus.
paper. Master Plan will be headed. It the past to spread chips over vehicles and cards for guests. After college, the Stemans left
2. Lara Norkus Crampton will be a “As of Right” mora- the path. It was decided that a Residential Permit Program Minnesota and lived in Belize,
encouraged residents to vote at torium, meaning developers donation of 100 dollars would would allow street parking New York, Japan and Los
the primary election. do not go through an added be made. A motion was made for daytime visitors and work- Angeles. Liza worked in the
3. There were three meetings to process if their plan fits within and passed. ers. It would keep late night Peace Corps while Jim served
be held in September: the current zoning, Anyone visitors and workers safer by as a translator in Japan and
• September 28 at the Jones/ requesting CUPs, variances, or Annual Meeting Discussion preventing them parking on later as a controller for an inter-
Harrison residence with Mike zoning changes will go through and Committee Formation residential streets and return- national real estate company.
Lander to improve Triangle the moratorium process. Those The Social Committee will plan ing to their cars on dark, quiet
Park. who have submitted a complet- the execution of the Annual streets where they would be After living and traveling all
• September 27 for a public ed application to the city by the Meeting in October. It was vulnerable to crime. Parking over the world, the Stemans
safety amendment to climate time the moratorium is intro- asked that a discussion of child- ramps and lots would provide decided to come back to their
sidewalk seating to businesses duced will be grand parented care be included. There will be more surveillance and security. home state. Minnesota was the
with more than 30 percent sales in. 4 Board vacancies this term. A Residential Permit Program destination of many of their
from alcohol. would make the neighborhoods family vacations and Liza grew
• September 18 for a zoning 4. In other news. Democratic NRP Phase II Update quieter because people return- up in East Isles. It was East
application for a 3 dwelling with National Convention-Looks NRP Coordinator, Gael Ellis, ing to their vehicles late at night Calhoun’s Uptown location and
a mixed juice business. good for Minneapolis/St. Paul Reviewed Phase II update. or early morning from bars and walk-ability that convinced the
to host the convention in 2008. Gael reviewed highlighted clubs can be loud, disturbing, Stemans to settle in Uptown.
Approval of August Minutes Between New York and us. points from the participation and sometimes destructive. This
and September Agenda Breakfast with Ralph was 9/18, agreement to get approval from would keep the late night activ- Jim has served on the board
Minutes and agenda were 8 a.m. at the Egg & I. GiGi’s the board. Purpose. ity in the business district and since 2005. He enjoys his neigh-
approved. Mondays from 2 to4 p.m. Call The summary of steps involved out of residential areas. borhood and looks for ways to
the office to make a 15-minute in the Neighborhood Action give back some of the hospitali-
City Councilman Report appointment. Please call the Plan development process will eccoinfo update ty that he and Liza have always
Report via e-mail from Ralph office at 612.673.3314 if you have be as follows: Carrie Menard will follow up felt from Minnesota in their
Remington’s new aide, Kim any questions. 1. Community meeting to with Al Anderson and Erik travels and homes abroad.
Malrick. Review Phase 1 Plan (formal Hansen to update the ecco.info
Alternate Board Member review was done in 2004). page, especially in time for the Jim is a Vice President at a local
1. Who is Ralph’s New Aide? Vote to change Gary Farland 2. Develop Block Club System Annual Meeting in October. construction company and also
Her name is Kim Malrick and from Alternate to Board Mem- as a means of generating partic- serves on the leadership board
she began working with council ber. Board member Lara Nor- ipation and system communi- The next meeting is October 5, at Jefferson Community School,
office in August. Before work- kus Crampton since becoming cation and gather information and is the Annual Meeting. where two of his daughters are
ing for the city, she did com- a member of the Planning about issues and concerns of students. A marathon runner
munity coordinating work for Commission, resigned from the the neighborhood. and an avid fisherman who
a local restorative justice non ECCO Board, her position was 3. Hold regular community recently took up fly fishing,
profit, Restorative Justice Com- to be filled by alternate Gary wide meetings at which resi- Jim is always looking for time
munity action. She will be at the Farland. A motion was made dents review, approve and either on a river, lake or with
October meeting. voted on and passed. prioritize the proposed goals his family.
20 • Uptown Neighborhood news october 2006
kellynewcomer.com
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood news • 21
PLAY
3 Fish
Aarcee Rental - this side of 100 on 35th Street, behind the Ford Dealer
Accent Arts
Alternative Bike & Board - odd side of Lyndale south of Lake Know Your
Amigo Service Center
Amore Victoria Neighborhood
GAME
Anderson Cleaners
Applebee’s
Bally Total Fitness
Barbette
Blue Sky Creamery
Bobby Bead
Booksmart - on the even side of Hennepin between Lake and Lagoon
Bryant Hardware After each sponsor listed,
Checkers Auto identify their location
City Image Salon - kitty-corner from 1st National Bank of the Lakes without giving the actual
Creole Maison
Deavalon
numerical street address.
do hair - next to Blue Sky Creamery
For example, Blue Sky Creamery is
Dunn Bros Coffee
located “on Lake Street between Irving
El Meson
Giorgio’s - now on odd side of Hennepin between 24th and 25th and Humboldt,” or “across the street
Hirschfield’s from Dunn Bros Coffee.”
Jimmy John’s Again, describe the location without
Jon Charles Salon - across the street from Hennepin Lake Liquor Store using the actual numerical address.
Kitchen Window
Lucia’s & Lucia’s Bakery (Some of the tough ones are done.)
Magers & Quinn
Margolis, Mark & Pam -- no location required Please include your
Marla’s Indian Cuisine
Minnesota Lynx -- where do they play?
Noodles
Name _ __________________________
Ophelia’s Salon
Orr Books Address _ ________________________
Pizza Luce
Rainbow Foods Phone ___________________________
Rockler Woodworking - odd side of Lyndale south of Lake
Saint Paul Saints -- where do they play? and mail your completed entries to:
Salon E
Salon Levante 3144 Humboldt Ave S.
Sawatdee Minneapolis, MN 55408
Starbucks
Stella’s Fish Café All correctly completed entries, post-
The Chair Salon marked on or before October 28, 2006,
The New Uptown Diner (not Uptown Bar) will be in a drawing for a
The Tin Fish
$100.00
Trader Joes
Tryg’s
Tum Rup Thai
Uptown Theater
Uptown Veterinarian
Vino 610 - Next to “It’s Greek to Me” on Lake & Lyndale
Williams Pub
PRIZE!
Annual
Please Help Maintain Our Lake Calhoun Historic Loon
Neighborhood
Lake Trolley Path By Laying Chips With Your Neighbors
Meeting Who: All adults and children who love our public park space
Thursday, October 5, 2006 When: Saturday October 7th 2006 from 8:30 a.m. to Noon
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Where: Meet for coffee, donuts, treats, water at 34th and Irving S.
We will work the two block long path from 34th to 36th St.
Church, 35th and Irving
Bring: Leaf rakes, work gloves, wheel barrels, pitchforks
7:00 to 9:00 PM — but come (we will have some tools from the Park Board)
at 6:45 PM Reward: We get new chips on our public historic walking path
to enjoy free food and
beverages with your friends Come for the entire time or as much time as you can give.
and neighbors! All adults and children
22 • Uptown Neighborhood news october 2006
Ours is less and less a free society. To all dear readers who say,
“Phooey, it’s just cartoons,” sadly
You know Disney? Snow White, I do not have space to reply with
Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland. all sorts of examples (Shake-
All of those Disney movies were speare, sampled music, JibJab’s
first other people’s ideas. Walt “This Land is Your Land” elec-
Disney took those ideas and tion-time satire). However, one
adapted them to his own medi- last word: patents (a cousin of
um. Rip, mix, burn. When I say, copyrights in a subtle way) are
“took –– it was legal I think also being abused, and those
–– the characters were in the cover prescription drugs. Edu-
public domain, meaning that cate yourself and your political
the copyright had expired. Well, representatives about the prop-
that was not so hard then. From er use and abuse of copyrights
1790 until 1978, the average and patents. They are intended
copyright term was never more to promote progress, and are
than 32 years. I say “I think” instead being used to prevent it.
because in 1928, the year Mick-
ey Mouse was born, he starred
October 2006 Uptown Neighborhood news • 23