MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 10/25
GOP straw ballot predictions, a millenial’s case for MNsure, a SWLRT solution and more.
Minneapolis Mayor’s Race
Public Safety Chairman Don Samuels against early plan to test police personal cameras
“It seemed to me to be hurried, so I questioned the wisdom of haste,” he said. Both he and camera proponent Betsy Hodges are running for mayor.
We need ranked-choice voting at the national level
RCV could help in Washington by rewarding candidates who represent a broad majority, instead of ideologues beholden to a narrow, fanatical “base.”
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 10/18
Paulsen, Kline and the shutdown, the dangers of University Ave., mayoral candidate interviews and more.
3 Minneapolis council members tout personal police cameras but bypass public safety personnel
Without police involvement, mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges and two colleagues unveil pilot-project proposal.
Samuels’ economic plan would bring back public-school vocational training
The Minneapolis mayoral candidate also would offer business incentives, streamlined permit processes and better “customer service.”
Big Minneapolis mayoral question: Will Rybak endorse?
Most agree that his would be the most meaningful endorsement of them all, but Rybak is staying mum.
Mayoral candidate Betsy Hodges touts livable city ‘for a lifetime’
The goal of the program is to make sure there is suitable housing, affordable property tax and transit for those in all stages of their lives.
Does ranked-choice voting guarantee a majority winner?
Does it matter if a candidate wins with a plurality of the vote or a majority? And if it does matter, why does it matter?
Mayoral candidate Mark Andrew’s new education effort seems attempt at damage control
Andrew, who’s been criticized for his earlier remarks, called for a collaborative education effort headed by two advocates with divergent philosophies.
When Minneapolis mayoral candidates rank their choices, Samuels wins
Does this result reflect voter sentiments? Probably not, but it is an interesting look at how each candidate is viewed by their peers.
Mayoral candidates Andrew, Winton outline separate Hennepin County partnership programs
Winton’s proposal would focus on several shared services; Andrew’s would target crimes against seniors.
Dynamics of Minneapolis mayoral race unprecedented on many levels
Ranked-choice voting has prompted few candidates attacks. And there are more debates and forums, fewer lawn signs — and extensive use of social media.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 10/4
A liberal ultimatum, renegotiating the Vikings stadium, an open letter to Republicans, and more.
Winton touts need for streamlined Minneapolis licensing with real-life tortoise and hare
“It’s by getting City Hall out of the way of the private sector that we can achieve out worthy goals of more jobs and affordable housing,” he said.
A few interesting ideas from some of Minneapolis’ minor mayoral candidates
I checked out their campaign ideas and found some things you might want to know about.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 9/27
Settling on the minimum wage; defending Obamacare; mayoral candidate interviews; and more.
Expect final Minneapolis mayoral results Wednesday after ranked-choice voting
Four years ago, it took three weeks to count the votes. This time, we should know the new mayor sometime on that Wednesday and all other results by Friday.
Short answers, long agenda for the Great Minneapolis Mayoral Debates
In the first round of questions, only a few candidates came up with reasonable elevator pitches.
MN Blog Cabin Roundup, 9/20
Gov. Dayton’s re-election prospects; epilepsy vs. race-baiting; a millenial’s case for Obamacare; and more.
