We must also be intentional about supporting ELL staff. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. I'm asking for another four years as mayor to build on the work we've done, because if anyone in our city is in crisis, then we have more work to do. Our diversity is our competitive advantage for the future. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. These credits provide incentives for students to go on to college. With a number of major development projects planned or underway including the former Ford plant, Hillcrest Golf Club and Boys Totem Town St. Paul is on the brink of some rare opportunities to shape the future of the city's economy and housing market. These practices should complement the academic rigors of reading, math and writing, not replace them. As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. This could be done through the St. Paul Urban Teacher (SUTR) program, which is already operating. Among the many strategies our city can engage in to support this vision, the prospect of developing rent stabilization for our residents is intriguing. Should St. Paul have rent control and, if so, how should that policy work? Did you support the walkout, and if so, in what way? I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. The argument is circular as leadership continues to believe they need ever more dominion over citizens and all aspects of housing here to correct problems they helped create. 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. By Mitchell Armentrout and David Struett Feb 26, 2023, 7:24pm PST Prayers up with election countdown: Chicago mayoral candidates canvass churches in final push and warn of false prophets 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. 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. State of Minnesota for over 15 years in various positions. In regard to housing, it's critical that we continue to leverage investments that support our residents' ability to secure stable and affordable housing, like our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Families First Rent Supplement Program and connecting people experiencing homelessness to support, services and resources. Often due to crime, long-term owner occupancy units are sold to rental property owners. My children are my compass and parent leadership is my framework. As the mayor of Saint Paul, I have sought to ensure that opportunity exists for everyone in this city, with an unapologetic focus on equity. We have raised the minimum wage, eliminated library late fines, provided over $4 million to families and businesses struggling through the pandemic and prioritized housing investments. I understand the concerns that kids bring to school, and I use that knowledge for decision making to support students and staff. Ensuring everyone in our community can secure stable and affordable housing is vital to every aspiration we have for our city. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has Our students and community have been clear that when our kids see themselves reflected in their lessons and educators, they feel supported. Giving students one-on-one attention, building relationships with students and their families, cultural celebrations, hiring teachers and staff that look like the students, having interpreters, translating flyers and phone calls. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Infrastructure spending has been deferred by presiding mayors for decades now. As mayor, I will leverage community partnerships to empower all youth in our community to make positive life choices that will foster personal development into productive and contributing members of society. Low-income renters (likely people of color) are being displaced by wealthier homeowners (likely white) that may not live in the neighborhood. PAUL MAYOR Melvin Carter Age: 42 What qualifies you to hold this position? 2006), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities. 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 will allocate a portion of the budget for road repair and maintenance. WebCandidates. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. This may require some ordinance changes. As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. Presently, I still do not support the strike. By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. As school board members who are agents of the public, my strategy would be to come to the table equipped with ample knowledge and perspective rooted in a collaborative, co-governance approach with labor groups and other relevant stakeholders to ensure a well-informed negotiation strategy. I'm qualified because I'm an incumbent who was elected vice chair of the school board by my colleagues. This of course is important, but we have the opportunity now to create a system where our goal is to have children fall in love with learning and education, which one could easily see an outcome being that our students will experience educational growth. 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. Furthermore, because projects of this nature can take years to design, permit, fund and construct, we must identify greater efficiencies throughout this entire process to solve this issue. I will commit to spending at least 15% more on infrastructure by the end of my first term. 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. I opened my first 8218 Truce Center on Lexington Parkway and Selby Avenue in St. Paul. We need to make sure all of our students, including potential first-generation college students, know about the opportunities that are available to them. 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. I can't emphasize enough how important it is that folks citywide are aware of the potential ramifications and outcomes of this initiative that is quickly moving forward with extremely limited public engagement. Five takeaways from the Minneapolis DFLs City Council endorsement process, Jun. Our new five-year Capital Improvement Budget strategy will leverage record-low interest rates, with an investment of more than $32.2 million over the next two years to launch capital projects at the Hamline Midway Library, the North End Community Center and Fire Station 7. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. Tuesday 10-12-21 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Childcare is a struggle for many families across our district, but it is especially difficult for single-parent families and families that have work schedules that are not flexible. I would work intentionally to maintain open communication with our bargaining units, work with district leadership to promote good-faith bargaining and attend bargaining sessions as I'm able to keep myself informed about the process. The family of the man, 28-year-old Kevin Donel Johnson Jr., told Texas Public Radio the officers shot him nine times. WebThe League of Women Voters Saint Paul and SPNN present a live candidate forum for the office of Mayor of Saint Paul. We should not be giving hundreds of millions of tax subsidies to developers that don't need it. For large building projects, the city can offer bonds to fund it. My children and I walked the picket lines and marched to 360. 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. Poverty and deep disparities that too many of our residents find themselves stuck in is the most pressing issue our city faces. I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. However, I would like to see us consider how we can use some of this funding as a bridge to help redirect existing resources to services we know have been needed but have been unable to provide. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Every child in St. Paul should have a chance to succeed in life. 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. This time around, Vallas received a number of high-profile endorsements, including from the Chicago Tribune and Ald. Every citizen in St. Paul should have a chance to feel safe. My passion to help others runs deep as I am the founder and president of the Langenfeld Foundation (est. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. I'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. Now more than ever, we need strong board members at the helm to tackle the issues facing the district. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. Cities rarely stay the same, and as innovation and progression often take the lead in society, we must make sure we stay current so we don't get left behind. Criminal justice system involvement at such a young age hinders future success. We have elementary schools that have a wide range of opportunities like art, science fairs, music, field trips, gifted and talented services, quality after-school options, overnight camps, student councils, school patrols and on and on. Councilmember Debora Juarez. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. 25 N. 21st Ave. W. 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. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. 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. Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. No. A pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. What other issues are the most pressing in the city, and what would you do about them? One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. 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 Johnny Ray Youngblood, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, former Philadelphia 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. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter during his election night party at Recess, located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. There are also races for city council, As stated above we need equitable elementary schools, that is the starting point. 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. It siphons out tax dollars that can be used to repair roads, fund schools, etc. Campaign Finance. Not under my watch. As a sitting board member, I strive to be present in and aware of the conversations during negotiation cycles. While I continue to work my way across this entire city since Feb. 25, I have occasion to ask people: If you owned a home or a building and were selling it or renting it out, would you want City Hall to tell you the prices you can charge? There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. 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. The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. I know American Rescue Plan funding is one-time money, and there are definite investments we need to make to help students recover from the detrimental impacts of the pandemic (learning loss, social-emotional needs, mental health challenges, etc.). Over the last year, I have proven that I can do all this work. Reports of violent crime in St. Paul have increased since 2020. Vallas said. 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. Whether it's school culture, a lack of transparency or that the services students and families need to thrive are missing, that's information that can shape what we prioritize within the budget. While we still have work to do to realize the safer outcomes we want for all our neighborhoods, we'll continue working to build the most comprehensive, coordinated and data-driven approach to public safety our city has ever endeavored. The latest Chicago mayoral poll shows a tight race between candidates Lori Lightfoot, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Paul Vallas ahead of Election Day. Minneapolis Mayor. I've also run for City Council (Ward 2) and am not embarrassed by placing second four of five times. We can do so through community liaisons who are members of the communities that we're trying to reach. 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. 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. 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. A growing tax base is vital for a strong community and keeping property taxes low while still providing high-quality city services. That's why all of our work has been focused on giving all St. Paulites a shot at the prosperity our city has to offer. Then we need to track these students and new hires at least until they receive their tenure at SPPS. "In our first 90 days" will be my initiative to speak with citizens as openly as possible in public and on the city's website about: what is working and what is not working in St. Paul, and how do we fix what is not working? Needless city and county spending has been the long-standing driver of ever-higher housing costs, including rents, here. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. 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. Public figures: Assembly Members Michael Benedetto and Charles Fall (co-endorsement with Eric Adams), New York City Council Member Fernando Cabrera (as his No. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. I will engage and advise when appropriate. Former board member of Brotherhood Inc. Minnesota National Speakers Association. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Safe streets first! 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. If elected, I would like to use the $166 million from the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart the citizen economy. These recruits need to be shown a pathway to receive their Minnesota licensure while working with our students. The public agrees, we cannot place St. Paul back onto a higher track until we get growing crime and growing lack of accountability under control and reversed. After graduating in 2016, I've stayed involved and active in district-related issues and have been an advocate for initiatives ranging from increasing culturally relevant curriculum to strategies for increasing enrollment and retention. Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. Upon returning to the Twin Cities, I studied and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in psychology. WebCandidate Filing. 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. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. Supporting, recruiting and hiring additional teachers of color is a top priority of mine. I've done some political organizing addressing the rise of catalytic converter thefts, creating a petition that received 1,600 signatures, which led to a virtual town hall meeting bringing citizens and state legislators together. We must protect the right of our workers to strike and bargain for the most equitable possible outcomes. We need to ensure that we have enough trauma-responsive providers and care professionals in each building. There are a lot of empty lots around the downtown/Capitol area; they can be rebuilt with mixed residential and commercial buildings, increasing the city's total revenue. 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. City restoration. Furthermore, more and more children are coming into contact with the criminal justice system. Kate Knuth Saint Paul School Board. 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. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. Steps and forms for filing for office. 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. The district simply can't sustain continued decreases in enrollment, and it's going to take a comprehensive approach to reverse this damaging trend. What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? Information and forms for filing reports. I would review, then prioritize building maintenance based on safety issues. Since my first days as a City Council member, I've dedicated my work to that end, developing the ordinances that would go on to establish our Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity Department in St. Paul. But this time, after finishing well ahead of eight other candidates Tuesday in the first round of balloting, Vallas has emerged as the front-runner. 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. I am a past president of our school's parent group, I have worked with our teachers union, I have served on district committees, I have formed a group to advocate for a citywide charter school moratorium and more. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. In 2018, total district enrollment had declined in seven out of the 10 prior years. We are identifying and expanding our work with diverse community partners, intentionally seeking them out in areas we identify needs. 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. I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. What I hear most often is that families leave for smaller class sizes, safer schools, more art class offerings and a more culturally-responsive curriculum. The district has an unfortunate history of underserving English language learner students. A curfew allows us to reduce crime, identify our youth that may need protective services, counseling or access to resources. I have learned in this campaign that some of these administrative offices can be combined and combined work duties. 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). Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. We then need to put in place before- and after-school childcare options for all of our families that need them. The funds can be broken down to categories, and we will reach out to all citizens directly in how they want to get involved. 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. I believe it is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens, and their businesses, over the freedom of criminals. When it comes to being a school board member during contract negotiations with our district bargaining units, I would work with board colleagues to be a sounding board for the superintendent and advise on negotiation strategy. I will provide it. Endorsements: DFL Environmental Caucus, Friends of Lake Hiawatha, MN350 Action Other candidates running for mayor include AJ Awed, Bob Carney, St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 641-6199. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. A quarter-century ago, a Metropolitan Council staff person said there was no political will to help them address it. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. I'm a programmer, data scientist and Midway/Frogtown community organizer. In the first year, I will assemble a panel of experts, guided by community input, and put into action a plan that fosters economic development and job creation. We need to stop the School Attendance Matters partnership with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office and child protection services. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. If crime pays (as it does today), citizens and our businesses will lose. 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. The Capital Improvement Budget Committee recommendations would be instrumental in determining which infrastructure projects go forward. By Mauricio Pea. Menu. A new poll, conducted just days before Tuesdays election, shows former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas expanding his lead in the citys mayoral race, with three Aging infrastructure continues to remain a concern for many cities across America. I am prepared to serve the people and families of St. Paul. WebPaul Langenfeld, personal care attendant and former vice president of the Highland Park district council; Abu Nayeem, data analyst and community organizer; Scott Evans Wergin, Republish. 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