What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. Transitioning back after over a year of uncertainty and stress for our students requires a deep investment in mental health supports, social workers and staff trained in restorative practices. We should give students opportunities to learn marketable skills they can use to start careers coming out of high school. I'm a Hmong father with four children in St. Paul Public Schools from high school to early childhood family education. CHICAGO As residents of Chicago prepare to elect a mayor, they are staring at a highly uncertain picture: a race so wide open that even Born and raised in St. Paul, I attended Inner City Youth League and Youth Express. For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. This will free up some resources, but not nearly enough. Criminal justice system involvement at such a young age hinders future success. Governor Gary Locke (fmr.) Misconduct/crime on public transit has become commonplace. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of I am prepared to serve the people and families of St. Paul. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. Councilmember Debora Juarez. As mayor, I will work to expand our tax base and increase jobs with everyone's input. Mayoral Candidate Cook County commissioner Brandon Johnson gives a speech to his supporters during his election watch party at El Palais Bu-Sche at 4628 W. Washington Blvd. The biggest tool to increase housing and development are changes in ordinance to permit multi-unit housing. This years St. Paul mayoral race will once again feature ranked voting. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. 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. The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. 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. 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. Our diversity is our competitive advantage for the future. It is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens and their businesses over the freedom of criminals. 311), or calling 911 and operators give citizens the choice. 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. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. 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. This includes increasing training for police officers and expanding community outreach. There is limited accountability of the management and effectiveness of these programs. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. I have been actively advocating for public education for the past eight years in various areas. 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. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. Candidates are running to fill one two-year seat. Increased economic opportunity leads to increases in average incomes, jobs and better housing. Minneapolis Mayor. Our students and community have been clear that when our kids see themselves reflected in their lessons and educators, they feel supported. St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, meanwhile, is asking the Legislature for the green light to ask voters to increase the sales tax to pay for parks and roads. Basic translations and written materials are not adequate for families in SPPS. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Lastly, we need to be more responsive. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. We can use the data to address the concerns that are leading to decreased enrollment. For the current rent control measure on the ballot, I believe it is too restrictive. It has finally become a national priority. I would like to build a digital community network platform to make it easier for citizens to interact and assess this information. In the district, we continue to improve their learning process by meeting with children, families and staff. In the first year, I will work with youth service providers, increase recreation center hours and mobilize a volunteer network to reach children at risk. There are still times when it's difficult to acquire the translation services our schools need to effectively communicate with students and parents. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. The Envision SPPS initiative is perhaps the most pressing issue in front of the school board that is receiving the least amount of attention in the public realm. Better communication and respect for families. Johnny Ray Youngblood, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, former Philadelphia [email protected] 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. All words and opinions are candidates' own. 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. Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. Strategic investments must be made so that our spending is in alignment with what taxpayers expect and this includes infrastructure maintenance and bricks-and-mortar projects. For displaced renters, we need more housing. 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. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. I am a fifth-generation St. Paul resident, a proud graduate of our public schools and a parent raising children in our city. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, 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. Here, in Information and forms for filing reports. I will vote "no" on the ballot question. We must continue to diversify our workforce: We are working to recruit, train and retain employees of color at all levels of the district. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. 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. The amount of staff and exemption cases from landlords that the city deals with is dependent on the cap. Elected to three terms on the St. Paul City Council and one term on the Ramsey County Board. 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. Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Willie Wilson: Businessman Willie Wilson is by far the most conservative candidate for Chicago Mayor. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? 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. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. A quarter-century ago, a Metropolitan Council staff person said there was no political will to help them address it. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city and the most pressing issue in the city. Strong knowledge of Ramsey County, city of St. Paul and surrounding community. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Economic development is also best achieved through a business-friendly approach from city government. Candidates often vie for union backing. In a world of COVID-19, a school board member must consider social distancing, masking, testing and vaccinations as much as enrollment, quality staffing, academic outcomes and career and college readiness. This requires us to prioritize according to student need those programs that show successful outcomes and sunset other efforts so we can ensure sustainability going forward. If voters choose to support the very specific ballot measure this November, our administration will stand ready to implement it. I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. In St. Paul, voters will make two big decisions: Who will lead the city as mayor and will the city set a 3 percent cap on rent increases. I will engage and advise when appropriate. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter during his election night party at Recess, located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Tuesday on Feb. 28, 2023. Councilmember Alex Pedersen. ET. My children are my compass and parent leadership is my framework. As our community continues to engage in conversations on the benefits and challenges of implementing such a tool, I'll continue working through my extensive due diligence to assess the many impacts rent stabilization will have on our fair and affordable housing goals, alongside our ongoing response to the housing crisis. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. I have a master's of science in agricultural and resource economics from UC Berkeley. On Wed., Oct. 26, residents of the RM of East St. Paul will vote for mayor and council. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. St. Pauls ranked-choice mayoral race is in full swing with eight candidates vying for the seat, including incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter. Safe streets first! Joan Growe Former Minnesota Secretary of State. 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. Author of two published books. I did support the walkout and am proud to be a St. Paul Federation of Educators-endorsed candidate. Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. WebThe Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, proudly recommends the candidates listed below as the best choice in 2022. Currently, we have a top-down approach, where the mayor sets the budget and programs. There is no primary electioneveryone who filed to run for office will be on the November general election ballot. In St. Paul, Mayor Randy Kelly's support for President Bush has been a dominant issue in his campaign for reelection. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. 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 A public safety leader with experience in emergency management, incident command, threat prevention and mitigation, and community partnerships. I'm the lead cleanup organizer for neighborhood cleanup groups in Frogtown and Midway. Low-income renters (likely people of color) are being displaced by wealthier homeowners (likely white) that may not live in the neighborhood. 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. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. Shall we have term limits for elected officials, and shall we repeal ranked-choice voting or keep it? Lisa Clemons Minneapolis Community Activist. 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. Chicago Sun-Times. Check the Secretary of States website for information about registering to vote , voting early by mail or voting early in person at your local elections office. Many of the same essential items that closed small businesses had been selling. Our English language learners make our classrooms, schools and community richer, and we should value them for such. Steps and forms for filing for office. 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. I work very hard and deliberately to keep children and equity at the center of negotiations and decisions across all 27 bargaining groups. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. 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. WebThe League of Women Voters Saint Paul and SPNN present a live candidate forum for the office of Mayor of Saint Paul. State of Minnesota for over 15 years in various positions. I have personally lived in low-income areas and understand firsthand the negative impact that poverty has on quality of life. Over the last year, I have proven that I can do all this work. I suggest an increased focus on practical applications of using English such as working as a team, starting and completing large projects, and managing a budget. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. A curfew allows us to reduce crime, identify our youth that may need protective services, counseling or access to resources. I will continue to collaborate with the Port Authority on the Hillcrest project. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. How would you balance these bricks-and-mortar projects with other city needs, especially considering that St. Paul is still recovering from the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic? 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 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. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. 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. 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. The district simply can't sustain continued decreases in enrollment, and it's going to take a comprehensive approach to reverse this damaging trend. If crime pays (as it does today), citizens and our businesses will lose. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has Where do you think it is falling short, and what would you suggest as a remedy? Did you support the walkout, and if so, in what way? Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. Should St. Paul have rent control and, if so, how should that policy work? We have one of the most diverse school districts full of rich cultures and lived experiences however, our students and schools are struggling to provide them with the tools they need for success. I believe in newer development as it plays a vital role in our society, but also I believe in creating and maintaining affordable housing, especially in the inner cities that have increased poverty. One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. 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. Do we need more police officers and ShotSpotter technology to do it? Presently, I still do not support the strike. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. My sons have autism and as a volunteer parent advocating through their individual education plans the last 10 years, I learned about the operations of SPPS. As St. Paul continues to grow in size and diversity, we are tasked with meeting big opportunities with a big vision that works for all of us. We also need to work more intentionally to reach out to our immigrant and English language learner communities whenever we conduct the surveys that inform our decisions. 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. I believe we should conduct regular surveys to give community members a chance to explain to us why they leave the district or why they decided to stay or re-enroll in the district. Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. What would you suggest as a strategy to stem those losses? I'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. What are the most pressing public safety issues in St. Paul, and how would you address 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. UPDATED Apr. I'm running to help build the schools our students deserve. 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. There will also be clear, concise and frank discussions about how do we ensure reuse of the Ford plant site and Hillcrest and Totem Town, among other potential development sites, can proceed in the best and highest uses possible for all involved. 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. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. We must communicate better: We created an interactive online space for better transparency. I believe property owners are more qualified to determine what their rates should be to cover expenses. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. Going forward I am committed to prevention of youth incarceration, however, we must hold them accountable or we will be remiss in our duties to govern our city. Our city has the potential to be a strong and vibrant community, but it requires leadership from the top. Now more than ever, we need strong board members at the helm to tackle the issues facing the district. 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. I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. Reports of violent crime in St. Paul have increased since 2020. By Mauricio Pea. My passion to help others runs deep as I am the founder and president of the Langenfeld Foundation (est. 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. Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. WebThe city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held general elections for city council on November 5, 2019. As a sitting board member, I strive to be present in and aware of the conversations during negotiation cycles. For new homeowners of color, we can offer down payment assistance. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. 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