Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. Every citizen in St. Paul should have a chance to feel safe. Sadly, closing down Boys Totem Town was a travesty, because it was an event that gravely limited our options for our young men in helping them change their lives and be productive citizens in society. We should give students opportunities to learn marketable skills they can use to start careers coming out of high school. Many say they are. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. 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. Willie Wilson: Businessman Willie Wilson is by far the most conservative candidate for Chicago Mayor. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. 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. 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. 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. By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. This includes seeking creative ways to bring in and retain big and small businesses and add new jobs all consistent with our community values. 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. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. WebThe Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, proudly recommends the candidates listed below as the best choice in 2022. Former board member of Council for Black Male Success for six years. 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. As stated above we need equitable elementary schools, that is the starting point. 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. Poverty and deep disparities that too many of our residents find themselves stuck in is the most pressing issue our city faces. 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. For projects underway, legally, they would have been vetted and negotiated by the current mayor and his administration through a publicly transparent approval process. City restoration. I will also fight for better contracts and pay. We need to achieve fully funded and well-rounded schools so that families will have the choices they want and need and will choose to stay within the district. Candidates are running to fill three four-year seats. Should St. Paul have rent control and, if so, how should that policy work? I'm running I would like to change the culture of our politics in our city of St. Paul by restructuring. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. It's not enough to seize on great opportunities we have to ensure that those opportunities work for everyone. 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. This time around, Vallas received a number of high-profile endorsements, including from the Chicago Tribune and Ald. Supporting, recruiting and hiring additional teachers of color is a top priority of mine. A pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. "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? Although most candidates for Chicago mayor attempt to court specific constituencies in order to power their campaign, Lightfoot won the most consistent support across the city in 2019. As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. Gentrification, when removing race, is simply development. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. All of this and more form a body of work in St. Paul that we achieved together over the last three years, and is vital to the success of all our residents. Then we have schools that have the bare minimum. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. 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. They have a chance to get ahead and save a lot of money in the long run. 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. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. 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. Our administration inherited historic disinvestment, with streets on an over 200-year replacement cycle. 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. It's why we raised the minimum wage, launched CollegeBound St. Paul to start every child born in the city with $50 in a college savings account, eliminated late fines in public libraries and tripled free programming in our rec centers. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. We cannot continue with short-term funding solutions, we need to advocate and work with our state partners for more equitable public school funding. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. 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. 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. Residents of Minnesota's capital city are heading to the polls this fall to elect a mayor and school board members. If voters choose to support the very specific ballot measure this November, our administration will stand ready to implement it. Every day I see students taking out loans to pay for college. Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. We need to ensure that we have enough trauma-responsive providers and care professionals in each building. What other issues are the most pressing in St. Paul Public Schools, and what would you do about them. 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. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. SPPS has incredible teachers; empower them to light the fire of education within all of our students. I attended Highland Park High School and studied psychology and chemical dependency counseling at Minneapolis Community College. An internal poll showed Frey with a 19-point lead in the This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. The St. Paul Federation of Educators went on strike in the winter of 2020. We must acknowledge that all children have their own unique set of needs and children learning a second or third language are included in that. 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. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. (Historically, city elections draw only 15-20% of the public.) Forty years ago, SPPS experienced a major decline in enrollment only to be remedied by the arrival of immigrant and refugee families from other countries. 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 would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. Menu. No. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. Every child in St. Paul should have a chance to succeed in life. The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. Reading stop teaching with letter sounds and use word sounds, have more tutors available, peer mentors, student engagement, family engagement, help parents gain employment through the district, school start times and cultural awareness. I'm the lead cleanup organizer for neighborhood cleanup groups in Frogtown and Midway. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. 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. Oct. 25ST. 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. Northern Public Radio. As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. 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. The district's ELL program provides the tools to the ELL teachers to get students from not speaking English at all to being integrated into a system and making academic gains. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? In the district, we continue to improve their learning process by meeting with children, families and staff. Challenges of this magnitude require focused initiative on behalf of the state and federal government along with our entire community. A growing tax base is vital for a strong community and keeping property taxes low while still providing high-quality city services. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Republish. We would immediately cross-train positions that can be handled by other administrative offices, which would reduce city funding. Candidates often vie for union backing. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. This may require some ordinance changes. Former board member of Brotherhood Inc. Minnesota National Speakers Association. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. 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. 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. Here, in The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. These recruits need to be shown a pathway to receive their Minnesota licensure while working with our students. Growing our own and hiring from the colleges and universities of Minnesota is too slow. There have been many reasons SPPS has seen enrollment decline. Reports of violent crime in St. Paul have increased since 2020. Within one year, I will ensure the city's website is upgraded to allow verified St. Paul citizens to (within reasoned/secure parameters) interact with each other, city staff and elected officials on topics at hand and to vote online, up or down, on issues at hand, including proposed line-item budget items. As mayor, I will ensure these happen. We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. Investing in local infrastructure is critical for our city's future. My passion to help others runs deep as I am the founder and president of the Langenfeld Foundation (est. Minneapolis Mayor. Although most candidates for Chicago mayor attempt to court specific constituencies in order to power their campaign, Lightfoot won the most consistent support I am a graduate, parent of two St. Paul Public Schools graduates and a SPPS grandparent. However, I am concerned about the lack of additional investments in restorative justice practices as a way of building equitable classrooms and spaces for students and the limits of short-term funding over long-term solutions. Without new investment, the opposite happens. But most importantly, SPPS needs leaders who ensure that administrators are held accountable for their actions, that progress is being made toward goals in the strategic plan and proactive communication with the diverse families that make up SPPS. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Families leave the district for a number of reasons. But most likely, this student needs routine, repetition and hands-on experience before they go on to college. 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. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. I bring a balance of professional and personal experience to the board, always putting children first. The latest Chicago mayoral poll shows a tight race between candidates Lori Lightfoot, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Paul Vallas ahead of Election Day. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. I like his phrasing, Investor in Chief. The children will be provided a safe and secure environment until their parent/guardian picks them up from the curfew care center. I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. 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 Vallas said. 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. Web2023 Chicago mayoral election 2019 February 28, 2023 (first round) April 4, 2023 (runoff) 2027 Candidate Paul Vallas Brandon Johnson Lori Lightfoot First round 172,093 33.77% 103,387 20.29% 86,952 17.06% Runoff TBD TBD Eliminated Candidate Chuy Garca Willie Wilson First round 70,006 13.74% 48,658 9.55% Runoff Eliminated Eliminated First It would be amazing if this student tested successfully in their non-English language, went on to college and started a career. I will reduce the mayor's office administrative staff by 25-40%. I believe property owners are more qualified to determine what their rates should be to cover expenses. Infrastructure spending has been deferred by presiding mayors for decades now. I did not support the walk out and am deeply disappointed to see its unnecessary and continuing toll still on our students, staff and community. "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021. Two candidates are registered to run for the office. 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. Public figures: Assembly Members Michael Benedetto and Charles Fall (co-endorsement with Eric Adams), New York City Council Member Fernando Cabrera (as his No. I want to set our students up for success by giving them as many opportunities to earn college credit in high school as possible. 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. In 2018, total district enrollment had declined in seven out of the 10 prior years. We must continue to prioritize resources: Under my leadership, we have moved to a priority-based budget so we know what we are paying for upfront. As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. This could be done through the St. Paul Urban Teacher (SUTR) program, which is already operating. If there are areas that become increasingly contentious, I feel it is important for a board member to start to play a more active role. My children are my compass and parent leadership is my framework. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota will hold an election on November 2, 2021, to elect the mayor. It will be held with ranked-choice voting, and there will be no primary election. A public safety leader with experience in emergency management, incident command, threat prevention and mitigation, and community partnerships. League of Women Voters/St. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. It is possible to balance these projects with our community needs. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. Concentrated areas of poverty negatively impact quality of life. St. Paul's sense of community is being tested by economic and public safety stress. We need to stop the School Attendance Matters partnership with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office and child protection services. State Rep. and Mayoral Candidate Jessyn Farrell (fmr.) I would love to see us be proactive about reaching out to families to see why they choose charters or private schools over our public schools. This is what the district is doing right. Not under my watch. One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. 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. The risk of gentrification should not stop us from making more housing, including affordable housing, for more residents. Among the many strategies our city can engage in to support this vision, the prospect of developing rent stabilization for our residents is intriguing. SPPS is facing an enrollment crisis. Then we need to track these students and new hires at least until they receive their tenure at SPPS. We then need to put in place before- and after-school childcare options for all of our families that need them. New investment brings with it more (not less) economic opportunity for those who need it most. Currently, we have a top-down approach, where the mayor sets the budget and programs. My children and I walked the picket lines and marched to 360. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. I feel it is a board member's job to have a full understanding of the asks and limitations of both sides in contract negotiations. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Misconduct/crime on public transit has become commonplace. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. Needless city and county spending has been the long-standing driver of ever-higher housing costs, including rents, here. The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. We can use the data to address the concerns that are leading to decreased enrollment. Often due to crime, long-term owner occupancy units are sold to rental property owners. Pandemic response team, mental health teams, special education services, school building safety, teacher and teaching assistant sign-on bonuses. As a sitting board member, I strive to be present in and aware of the conversations during negotiation cycles. Aging infrastructure continues to remain a concern for many cities across America. Because of this, I believe that in addition to increased outside funding, we must insist on better long-term planning to meet future demands on our infrastructure while holding our planning department, local planning commissions, the Metropolitan Council, state agencies and the Legislature accountable for their infrastructure decisions that directly impact the people of St. Paul. The Capital Improvement Budget Committee recommendations would be instrumental in determining which infrastructure projects go forward. Author of two published books. I would continue to support and expand de-escalation training while increasing training and education when serving the mentally challenged. St. Paul should have a chance to be a regional leader in economic growth and job creation. Born and raised in St. Paul, I attended Inner City Youth League and Youth Express. 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, 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 Creating the Railroad and Riverboat Museum of Minnesota within Union Depot, bringing new life to our famous Winter Carnival (in danger of moving to the fairgrounds, in Falcon Heights) and restoring our July Fourth celebrations will also occur. By Mauricio Pea. 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. Rather than issuing a loophole-ridden mandate upon landlords, it would be more effective for the city (and nonprofit charities) to work directly with financially vulnerable families who require rental assistance using a form of government-provided rent/social insurance. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. I'm a former Sunday School teacher, assistant youth leader and youth pastor. It has finally become a national priority. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. More than a dozen candidates are challenging incumbent Jacob Frey to be Minneapolis' next mayor, with Kate Knuth and Sheila Nezhad among the frontrunners. The mayor has an obligation to ensure staffing and resources are provided to keep the city safe and support the necessary reforms. SPPS provides college credit to English language learner students who test up to standards in their non-English language. I understand the concerns that kids bring to school, and I use that knowledge for decision making to support students and staff. 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. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. To be effective, any plan would require access to both language and cultural translation. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has 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. On top of this, for years, City Hall has also neglected basic city services in order to fund their political goals. Visit the 2023 Saint Paul Elections page for more information on this years endorsement process. Lastly, there is always the risk that by the time a project is finally ready to start construction, the community has already outgrown it. Johnson won endorsements of Squad member Delia Ramirez and freshman US Representative Jonathan Jackson, son of Jesse Jackson. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. In this way, SPPS does not spend an inequitable amount of time with any one unit, all units hear the same message and hear it from the same negotiators. Take a look at the candidates currently running via the list below. I'm a programmer, data scientist and Midway/Frogtown community organizer. Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. 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. Vallas said. That's why it's so crucial that we utilize American Rescue Plan funding to address the massive impact of COVID-19 and to fund the services for which our students and families have advocated. Lisa Clemons Minneapolis Community Activist. I'm a financial aid administrator, former classroom teacher, DFL leader and labor union organizer with a master's in education and experience supporting student development. Republish. 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. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? 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. 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. 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 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. Finally, districts like ours have struggled with chronic underfunding for years. I am the son of a retired St. Paul police officer and a former teacher who now serves as Ramsey County Board Chair. SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. 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