How do you plan to use city resources and policies to manage these large-scale projects, and how do you envision them changing St. Paul? 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. I fought for equal rights for girls in sports, becoming the first female wrestler in St. Paul's Harding class of 2000. Sadly, they are becoming increasingly involved in more violent crime. I'm a former Sunday School teacher, assistant youth leader and youth pastor. State of Minnesota for over 15 years in various positions. Are judges and city/county attorneys being too lenient? The family of the man, 28-year-old Kevin Donel Johnson Jr., told Texas Public Radio the officers shot him nine times. I'd like to see us prioritize initiatives that focus on social-emotional learning, engaging parents/caregivers and connecting students to supportive relationships in school and in their neighborhoods to help them build successful pathways. It will now be essential for the board to monitor progress and implementation and be ready to quickly adjust course if needed. Basic services will be funded if I am elected mayor, and policies to ensure they remain fully funded into the future will be put in place. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, who served as the first CEO of Chicago Public Schools, faces scrutiny for his decisions to forgo payments to the pension fund and hand out harsh probations for underperforming schools. Which Democratic candidates are getting the most endorsements from party elites? Lightfoot polled near the bottom of the field for most of her campaign for mayor but won the first round after an endorsement from the Chicago Sun-Times Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, who served as the first CEO of Chicago Public Schools, faces scrutiny for his decisions to forgo payments to the pension fund and hand out harsh probations for underperforming schools. Vote No on Question #1: Mayoral Control of City Hall Oct 14, 2021 We should give students opportunities to learn marketable skills they can use to start careers coming out of high school. Candidates are running to fill three four-year seats. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallass son Gus was one of three San Antonio police officers who fatally shot a Black man who was fleeing in March 2022, a spokesperson for the campaign confirmed on Feb. 8. We must communicate better: We created an interactive online space for better transparency. Works Progress Administration programs from the 1930s? I attended Highland Park High School and studied psychology and chemical dependency counseling at Minneapolis Community College. I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. I work as a financial aid counselor. We list all the endorsed Republican Candidates voters can elect within the City Limits of St Paul, MN, not the ones that have a similar zip code. The St. Paul Federation of Educators went on strike in the winter of 2020. Placing our faith in a city government to successfully control rising rent when it cannot even control rising crime requires a huge leap of faith. Tom Tunney, but he also faced a huge amount One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. That's why over the past four years, we've expanded investments in downtown mill and overlay and sidewalks, developed the first-ever dedicated bikeway funding and redeveloped Ayd Mill Road. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Minneapolis Mayor. However, regarding the Ford plant, I would review the size and scope of this project with the community stakeholders. Further, I will support referendums in which citizens will get to decide if we shall move city elections from odd-numbered-years to even-numbered years so as to double or even triple turnout. The federal government is providing $207 million in American Rescue Plan funding to the school district, and board members now are signing off on a long and broad list of uses. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. Show Search Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. As a native Minnesotan and proud son of a World War II veteran, I have called St. Paul my home for the past 40 years. Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. I will also fight for better contracts and pay. 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. These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. UPDATED Apr. Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. I would review, then prioritize building maintenance based on safety issues. Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. I believe it is my role to be the best steward possible of the district's resources and work to ensure our children get the world class education they deserve. Predictably, price controls lead to a reduction of available supply and ultimately lead to higher prices (rent) for everyone else. I want to implement a participatory budget, where a portion of citizens' taxes can be allocated to public proposals, which can be designed by citizens and nonprofits alike. For the current rent control measure on the ballot, I believe it is too restrictive. 2018 See also: Municipal elections in St. Paul, Minnesota (2018) The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held a special election for the Ward 4 seat on the city council on August 14, 2018. How we work/partner with our bargaining units to retain these employees will have significant impacts on our kids and the future of the district. I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. As mayor, I will ensure these happen. ET. I did support the walkout. An ordained minister, activist, wife and mother of five St. Paul Public Schools students, a Parent Academy graduate and former facilitator. 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 Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) organizer Brandon Johnson, 46, who secured 20.29% of the votes is headed to the runoffs, where he'll be challenged by Chicago Public We have numerous people who would like to be in our schools to help our newest arrivals who cannot do so due to things as simple as not being able to pass a test in English. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. Patrol officers will be given paid time (30%) to engage the community they serve. The Star Tribune Editorial Board has endorsed outcomes or candidates in more than 30 of the ballot choices Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will face on Tuesday. Two candidates are registered to run for the office. 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. I graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in history and a master's in liberal studies. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. Our administration inherited historic disinvestment, with streets on an over 200-year replacement cycle. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. Professionally, I serve as the executive director of the Highland Business Association. What other issues are the most pressing in St. Paul Public Schools, and what would you do about them. 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. What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? on the West Side on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. A charter school moratorium. As much as we can, we need to focus our resources where they have the biggest direct impact on students. WebCandidates. It meets the needs of families who cannot or prefer not to send their students in-person, and it demonstrates that when there's a clear desire in the community, we can provide alternative options that better meet their needs. 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. I support both sides of the equation educating people without hyperbole and misleading campaigns on the pros and cons of rent control. I'm a strong union supporter and believe that our workplaces are better when workers can come together to bargain. Our city has the potential to be a strong and vibrant community, but it requires leadership from the top. As a board member I will continue to support staff and listen to them. I'm the lead cleanup organizer for neighborhood cleanup groups in Frogtown and Midway. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Contact Us As your next mayor, I will work to restore law and order in our city because our community cannot have the jobs we want and the quality of life we deserve without safe streets first. Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. 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. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. St. Paul's sense of community is being tested by economic and public safety stress. Our strategy is to take data collected about what families want and need in their school community and deliver on the promise of a world-class education. Ensuring everyone in our community can secure stable and affordable housing is vital to every aspiration we have for our city. 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 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.). The district simply can't sustain continued decreases in enrollment, and it's going to take a comprehensive approach to reverse this damaging trend. Descriptions of offices that will be on voters' ballots this election cycle I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. This may require some ordinance changes. Campaign Finance. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. Kate Knuth Saint Paul School Board. In 2018, total district enrollment had declined in seven out of the 10 prior years. I am a graduate, parent of two St. Paul Public Schools graduates and a SPPS grandparent. We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. This time around, Vallas received a number of high-profile endorsements, including from the Chicago Tribune and Ald. Do we need more police officers and ShotSpotter technology to do it? The district is falling short in growing these programs to support the range of ELL students it serves. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. 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. Republish. I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. The funds can be broken down to categories, and we will reach out to all citizens directly in how they want to get involved. I have been involved in many volunteer projects to help others and particular causes and in civic affairs to help better St. Paul. This does not mean closing any charter schools. To be effective, any plan would require access to both language and cultural translation. I would like to change the culture of our politics in our city of St. Paul by restructuring. The St. Paul Federation of Educators (SPFE) are in a position to see directly how our implementation of policies, or lack of policies and investments, help or hurt our students. New projects not approved by the city, I furthermore support creating local construction jobs, permanent jobs and skills development to be made available exclusively to the community as part of the final development agreement. I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. 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 must listen to children and their families and understand their cultural norms, interests and abilities to ensure positive outcomes. Infrastructure spending has been deferred by presiding mayors for decades now. English language learners make up nearly a third of the district's student population. In 2017, after 12 years in office, Chris Coleman declined to run for a fourth term as mayor of St. Paul, opting instead for a short-lived bid to become Minnesota governor. Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. Gentrification, when removing race, is simply development. I have personally lived in low-income areas and understand firsthand the negative impact that poverty has on quality of life. I would like to see us reduce class sizes, invest in mental health support staff, support the arts in all of our schools and work to make certain that our curriculum reflects the lived experiences of all of our students. Additionally, I believe it's crucial that as an individual member, I come to conversations early and I see my role as one where I could be proactive instead of waiting to interact when tensions are heightened. Former Chicago schools CEO Paul Vallas and Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson advanced to an April runoff Tuesday in the nine-way Chicago mayoral contest, bringing to a close the historic and tumultuous reign of Mayor Lori Lightfoot. The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. The amount of staff and exemption cases from landlords that the city deals with is dependent on the cap. SPPS is facing an enrollment crisis. Six takeaways from the latest Minneapolis campaign finance reports, Oct. 29, 2021. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. WebBoth Minneapolis and St. Paul will elect mayors in ranked choice voting and also consider ballot questions that could shape the future of both cities. 8, 2020, at 12:46 PM. Since then, I've been on record in the last special election for school board noting that I did not support the strike. Elected to three terms on the St. Paul City Council and one term on the Ramsey County Board. 3. Oct. 25ST. I'm a Hmong father with four children in St. Paul Public Schools from high school to early childhood family education. These recruits need to be shown a pathway to receive their Minnesota licensure while working with our students. When we saw the number of people experiencing unsheltered homelessness during the pandemic rise to nearly 400, our community-first informed efforts led to a 90% decrease in people sheltering outdoors. If elected, I would like to use the $166 million from the American Rescue Plan to jumpstart the citizen economy. 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. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. I work very hard and deliberately to keep children and equity at the center of negotiations and decisions across all 27 bargaining groups. I pursued a career in education because I see our schools as critically important institutions that can contribute to a more fair and equitable society. I bring a balance of professional and personal experience to the board, always putting children first. I take a "yes and" approach: Fund SPPD and support policing alternatives. Incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter faces seven challengers in his bid for another four years at the city's helm after a first term that saw the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as Families leave the district for a number of reasons. Also, SPPS must embark on participating in the use of solar energy sooner rather than later. 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. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. All words and opinions are candidates' own. 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. I will allocate a portion of the budget for road repair and maintenance. For displaced renters, we need more housing. Residents of Minnesota's capital city are heading to the polls this fall to elect a mayor and school board members. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. If voters choose to support the very specific ballot measure this November, our administration will stand ready to implement it. 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. The board member should stay current on how negotiations are proceeding but remain out of the process. 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. Outgoing mayor Shelley Hart is not seeking re-election. I am also privileged to work directly with young people as the policy director of the only state-mandated and funded youth advisory council in the country, the Minnesota Youth Council, where we assist and empower students to advocate for themselves and their peers. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. But most likely, this student needs routine, repetition and hands-on experience before they go on to college. 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. We now have various offices that have been deemed as a conflict of interest and we believe that transparency is not being upheld at the city and county level, by way of merged family units controlling our city. Upon returning to the Twin Cities, I studied and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in psychology. A pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. We need to stop the School Attendance Matters partnership with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office and child protection services. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. I believe it is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens, and their businesses, over the freedom of criminals. I'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. The Capital Improvement Budget Committee recommendations would be instrumental in determining which infrastructure projects go forward. I was pleased to see substantial allocations for targeted student services and mental health and social-emotional learning. 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. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. It is possible to balance these projects with our community needs. 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. We need to create a program that recruits teachers from out-of-state colleges and universities that have significantly higher numbers of BIPOC education graduates. As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. 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