The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. From mental health and social emotional learning to investments in safe schools and targeted student services, I'm satisfied (viewing this on the outset) with the planned expenditures and the collaborative process the district underwent to develop the now-board-approved themes and expenditures. Policies mandating price controls, whether on food or rent, only creates scarcity and higher prices. 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 children and I walked the picket lines and marched to 360. 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. In addition to performing exit interviews and collecting data, I would push for the establishment of a comprehensive plan for exiting families. I renewed my leases in 2019 for 10 years. Investing in local infrastructure is critical for our city's future. Additionally, I believe the development of the SPPS Online School was a step in the right direction. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. Born and raised in St. Paul, I attended Inner City Youth League and Youth Express. 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. Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. I am a St. Paul native, a father, community organizer, youth advocate and nonprofit program director. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. More city staff cross-training will be administered immediately so that all areas are covered. This includes seeking creative ways to bring in and retain big and small businesses and add new jobs all consistent with our community values. 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. I work as a financial aid counselor. 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. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? There are good-paying careers in the trades. A growing tax base is vital for a strong community and keeping property taxes low while still providing high-quality city services. Republish. 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. I would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. I have served for a time on three district council boards, where my attendance record was near perfect. 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. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of 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. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. Governor Gary Locke (fmr.) He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. Also, SPPS must embark on participating in the use of solar energy sooner rather than later. 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. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. 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. ET. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. 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 administration inherited historic disinvestment, with streets on an over 200-year replacement cycle. Retrain all police officers and offer them an incentive to move to the city in which they work. I think we must understand what drives families to remove themselves from the district or the public school system particularly immigrant and BIPOC families. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. 3. I attended Highland Park High School and studied psychology and chemical dependency counseling at Minneapolis Community College. Vote No on Question #1: Mayoral Control of City Hall Oct 14, 2021 Six takeaways from the latest Minneapolis campaign finance reports, Oct. 29, 2021. League of Women Voters/St. Patrol officers will be given paid time (30%) to engage the community they serve. It's not enough to seize on great opportunities we have to ensure that those opportunities work for everyone. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. WebThe League of Women Voters Saint Paul and SPNN present a live candidate forum for the office of Mayor of Saint Paul. While there are a number of good things in the St. Paul rent control measure, the negatives outweigh the positives. Most of these students are the children of the immigrant and refugee families. 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. WebEndorsements. This comprehensive strategy has led to a five-year low in crime in downtown, including a 20% decrease over the past year alone. 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 propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. At the same time, the community has voiced a need for criminal justice system reform. I'm an Army veteran who served in Iraq in 2003. We are in a different place and time than we were one year ago, two years ago, and we must move forward with the times. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. In addition to Lightfoot, the candidates are U.S. Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia, former schools CEO Paul Vallas, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson, businessman Willie That's why I've spent so much of this campaign talking about reducing class sizes, investing in mental health supports and making sure our students have access to nurses. I have been involved in many volunteer projects to help others and particular causes and in civic affairs to help better St. Paul. 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. Our city has the potential to be a strong and vibrant community, but it requires leadership from the top. Presently, I still do not support the strike. Growing our own and hiring from the colleges and universities of Minnesota is too slow. As of June 28, 2020, SPPS was projecting a loss of 1,228 students. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. 2006), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities. Many of the same essential items that closed small businesses had been selling. 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 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 pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. I believe our schools should meet the individual needs of all of our students and set them up for success whatever success means for them. 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. 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 large building projects, the city can offer bonds to fund it. We asked each candidate for a short bio and responses to the following questions: The responses below, presented in alphabetical order by candidates' last name, are lightly edited for length and clarity. Our English language learners make our classrooms, schools and community richer, and we should value them for such. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. I did support the walkout and am proud to be a St. Paul Federation of Educators-endorsed candidate. The district simply can't sustain continued decreases in enrollment, and it's going to take a comprehensive approach to reverse this damaging trend. We remain committed to realizing safer outcomes for our neighborhoods through balanced investments in emergency response and proactive strategies through our community-first public safety framework designed to address the root causes of public safety challenges in our city. Johnson won endorsements of Squad member Delia Ramirez and freshman US Representative Jonathan Jackson, son of Jesse Jackson. 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. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Outside SPPS, I have extensive experience in board governance and community engagement involving organizations and institutions of various sizes. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. Now more than ever, we need strong board members at the helm to tackle the issues facing the district. Last year, I was in support of the issues identified by the St. Paul Federation of Educators as the main reason for striking. 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. Johnny Ray Youngblood, U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper, former U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx, former Philadelphia Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. 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. The amount of staff and exemption cases from landlords that the city deals with is dependent on the cap. Police liability insurance will be implemented to remove the most liable officers. Safe streets first! These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. 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. These practices should complement the academic rigors of reading, math and writing, not replace 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. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. Steps and forms for filing for office. Over 31 years, advanced through the ranks of the St. Paul Fire Department to the rank of district fire chief. 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. For the current rent control measure on the ballot, I believe it is too restrictive. I hope that my experience in organized labor can be an asset to the district as we work to improve our relationships with our bargaining units and avoid future walkouts. 801 N 1st St. DeKalb, IL 60115 815-753-9000. 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. Gentrification, when removing race, is simply development. 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. 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. Then we need to track these students and new hires at least until they receive their tenure at SPPS. UPDATE: Mayor Carter said he planned to vote in support of the rent stabilization ballot measure after this article was published. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. 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. St. Paul should have a chance to be a regional leader in economic growth and job creation. As mayor, I will ensure these happen. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. 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. A charter school moratorium. Our diversity is our competitive advantage for the future. This includes increasing training for police officers and expanding community outreach. 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 George Floyd's murder by Minneapolis police and subsequent civil unrest. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. The following candidates have filed to run in the St. Paul mayoral election, set for Nov. 2, 2021. 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. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. I have learned in this campaign that some of these administrative offices can be combined and combined work duties. 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. Feb. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. 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? Two candidates are registered to run for the office. We cannot continue with short-term funding solutions, we need to advocate and work with our state partners for more equitable public school funding. I wrote emails and placed calls. From a lack of culturally responsive support resources to not meeting federal mandates, there's more work to be done (that must be done in collaboration with families and community) to ensure our ELL students are receiving the services they are legally entitled to. 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 Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter during his election night party at Recess, located at 838 W. Kinzie St., A multi-use development i.e. 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. I fought for equal rights for girls in sports, becoming the first female wrestler in St. Paul's Harding class of 2000. 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. 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 would like to build a digital community network platform to make it easier for citizens to interact and assess this information. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. We need to change the qualifications so that people who will be assets to our community will be in our schools, and pay them fairly. 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. The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. I would continue to support and expand de-escalation training while increasing training and education when serving the mentally challenged. There are also races for city council, Better communication and respect for families. 1. Election linksRegister to vote or check registration statusFind your polling placeSee what's on your ballotHow to vote earlyWhat is ranked-choice voting? Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. This is what the district is doing right. 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. By Mauricio Pea. The American Rescue Plan for SPPS is proposing $88.2 million directed to high quality education, $66.9 million to safe schools, $11.5 million to targeted student services, $10.9 million to family services and community partnerships, $11.7 million to operational expenses, $8 million to mental health and social-emotional learning and $9.4 million to systemic equity. 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. 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. 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. Some of these projects will be cut. There are over 34,000 students and over 3,000 employees in SPPS. 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. What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? Since there are ten candidates, its unlikely that any will get a Because the graduation rates for students of color from those earlier times are not great, the confidence and patience these families have for SPPS in the present is minimal. 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