My children and I walked the picket lines and marched to 360. 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. 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. 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 One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. Our district tries to make certain translation services available to our students and we provide some amazing dual-immersion programs that provide great spaces for students to learn English as well as their own languages. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. 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. 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. SPPS provides college credit to English language learner students who test up to standards in their non-English language. St. Paul has an excellent and progressive police department. I'm an Army veteran who served in Iraq in 2003. We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. 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. 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. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. Northern Public Radio. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Among the many strategies our city can engage in to support this vision, the prospect of developing rent stabilization for our residents is intriguing. I was frustrated with the level of crime in our city coupled with the lack of resources for our youth and decided a change must be made. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. I have been actively advocating for public education for the past eight years in various areas. I believe it is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens, and their businesses, over the freedom of criminals. The district has an unfortunate history of underserving English language learner students. I would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. 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. Increased economic opportunity leads to increases in average incomes, jobs and better housing. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. On top of this, for years, City Hall has also neglected basic city services in order to fund their political goals. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? 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. 25 N. 21st Ave. W. 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. As mayor, I will work to expand our tax base and increase jobs with everyone's input. State of Minnesota for over 15 years in various positions. I graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in history and a master's in liberal studies. The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. I've also run for City Council (Ward 2) and am not embarrassed by placing second four of five times. 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? 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. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. Cheryl Youakim State Representative (DFL-Hopkins) (DFL-Saint Paul) Steve Lastly, there is always the risk that by the time a project is finally ready to start construction, the community has already outgrown it. 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. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of 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. Counselors and community leaders will assess and speak with the children to determine how best to help them. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. I did support the walkout. Further, local politicians for years have found ways to squander rare opportunities presented to St. Paul. 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. I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. Where we need to improve is the size of the caseloads for many of our ELL teachers. They need assistance in the immediate present. 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. 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 did support the St. Paul Federation of Educators. 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 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. 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. We are identifying and expanding our work with diverse community partners, intentionally seeking them out in areas we identify needs. 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. It is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens and their businesses over the freedom of criminals. 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. 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 I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. I am a fifth-generation St. Paul resident, a proud graduate of our public schools and a parent raising children in our city. I like his phrasing, Investor in Chief. 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. Are judges and city/county attorneys being too lenient? I earned my bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of St. Thomas and have since received many awards for my public service. 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, The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. I fought for equal rights for girls in sports, becoming the first female wrestler in St. Paul's Harding class of 2000. As candidates for Chicago mayor jockey for union support, Rep. Garca lands a big labor endorsement Brandon Johnson Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson speaks 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. 3. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. Basic translations and written materials are not adequate for families in SPPS. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Families of color make up the majority of students leaving the district today. 311), or calling 911 and operators give citizens the choice. The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. It simply means that our student population is finite and therefore a system of never-ending school openings does not make common sense. Criminal justice system involvement at such a young age hinders future success. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. 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. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. Strong knowledge of Ramsey County, city of St. Paul and surrounding community. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Contact Us Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. I'm a former Sunday School teacher, assistant youth leader and youth pastor. 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. By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. 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. There are also races for city council, mayor and school board across the east metro. Visit the links below to see who is on the ballot and their case for getting your vote. Ongoing programmatic evaluation, examination of building capacity (also in line with a holistic review of the Facilities Master Plan and the Envision SPPS initiative) and Superintendent Gothard's strategic plan (especially tenets directly related to enrollment) must be analyzed and evaluated on an ongoing basis in order to reverse the trend of declining enrollment as soon as possible. Born and raised in St. Paul, I attended Inner City Youth League and Youth Express. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. Misconduct/crime on public transit has become commonplace. I would review, then prioritize building maintenance based on safety issues. Upon returning to the Twin Cities, I studied and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in psychology. I think we must understand what drives families to remove themselves from the district or the public school system particularly immigrant and BIPOC families. St. Pauls ranked-choice mayoral race is in full swing with eight candidates vying for the seat, including incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter. Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021. I will engage and advise when appropriate. Public figures: Assembly Members Michael Benedetto and Charles Fall (co-endorsement with Eric Adams), New York City Council Member Fernando Cabrera (as his No. More than a dozen candidates Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has The mayor has an obligation to ensure staffing and resources are provided to keep the city safe and support the necessary reforms. Lisa Clemons Minneapolis Community Activist. What other issues are the most pressing in St. Paul Public Schools, and what would you do about them. I always support development. Every day I see students taking out loans to pay for college. As a board member I will continue to support staff and listen to them. We are engaged directly in this work under my leadership. Then we have schools that have the bare minimum. We must communicate better: We created an interactive online space for better transparency. Given my economics background, I'm fairly certain it will lead to a decrease in housing supply as these conditions are unfavorable to any new developer and place restrictions on renovations, leading to increased rental market prices. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. 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. All were disrupted from learning, teaching and performing their duties over the course of the last 18 months and to this day. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. I currently run the Community Bridge Committee to protest street violence and teach self-love. Homicides, shots fired and violent crime is at an all-time high. I support both sides of the equation educating people without hyperbole and misleading campaigns on the pros and cons of rent control. 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. 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. 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. When our government gets involved, you get more of what you don't want and less of what you do want. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. A charter school moratorium. An internal poll showed Frey with a 19-point lead in the 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. I'm the lead cleanup organizer for neighborhood cleanup groups in Frogtown and Midway. Once an area improves, the rental property owner sells to a new homeowner. Retrain all police officers and offer them an incentive to move to the city in which they work. Minneapolis Mayor. Republish. 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. There is no primary electioneveryone who filed to run for office will be on the November general election ballot. SPFE was fighting for more social/emotional support for our students, which they need and I support. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. Outside SPPS, I have extensive experience in board governance and community engagement involving organizations and institutions of various sizes. We are listening to what the community and families want and actively assessing all school programs to ensure each offers a well-rounded, world-class education. 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. 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. Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. This may require some ordinance changes. A major concern is the safety of the social worker as these calls can escalate and additional stress of officers to handle only high priority calls. 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. I am a St. Paul native, a father, community organizer, youth advocate and nonprofit program director. I will provide it. Safe streets first! As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. 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. Where do you think it is falling short, and what would you suggest as a remedy? I would like to build a digital community network platform to make it easier for citizens to interact and assess this information. 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. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. Outgoing mayor Shelley Hart is not seeking re-election. This will free up some resources, but not nearly enough. I'm running to help build the schools our students deserve. In other words reduced availability of rental housing for working families and increased housing prices. 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. Lastly, we need to be more responsive. 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, 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 Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. 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. 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. Vallas said. I am a graduate, parent of two St. Paul Public Schools graduates and a SPPS grandparent. Pandemic response team, mental health teams, special education services, school building safety, teacher and teaching assistant sign-on bonuses. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. 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. 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. 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. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. There is limited accountability of the management and effectiveness of these programs. City government must work for the people and respond to community needs. Feb. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. 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. Although most candidates for Chicago mayor attempt to court specific constituencies in order to power their campaign, Lightfoot won the most consistent support City restoration. State Rep. and Mayoral Candidate Jessyn Farrell (fmr.) Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. White Bear Lake isnt St 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. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. 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 am prepared to serve the people and families of St. Paul. As we continue rebuilding and balancing the many needs of our community, leveraging the enormous potential of federal resources will be vital amid our ongoing infrastructure investments. Find a missing endorsement? Infrastructure spending has been deferred by presiding mayors for decades now. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. 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. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. If voters choose to support the very specific ballot measure this November, our administration will stand ready to implement it. ET. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. We need to make sure all of our students, including potential first-generation college students, know about the opportunities that are available to them. 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. 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. I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. We cannot continue with short-term funding solutions, we need to advocate and work with our state partners for more equitable public school funding. Needless city and county spending has been the long-standing driver of ever-higher housing costs, including rents, here. Web2021 Election Endorsements. Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. "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? A quarter-century ago, a Metropolitan Council staff person said there was no political will to help them address it. It is my responsibility to put children first. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Congressman Adam Smith. Currently, Mayor Carter is funding public safety programs by underfunding the St. Paul Police Department. 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