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. We can do so through community liaisons who are members of the communities that we're trying to reach. I know American Rescue Plan funding is one-time money, and there are definite investments we need to make to help students recover from the detrimental impacts of the pandemic (learning loss, social-emotional needs, mental health challenges, etc.). I renewed my leases in 2019 for 10 years. This years St. Paul mayoral race will once again feature ranked voting. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. We must rise to the challenge of a new level of the work in the district and identify more ways in which to engage with families. All words and opinions are candidates' own. It siphons out tax dollars that can be used to repair roads, fund schools, etc. This will free up some resources, but not nearly enough. What other issues are the most pressing in St. Paul Public Schools, and what would you do about them. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. Lastly, we need to be more responsive. 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. Councilmember Debora Juarez. As mayor, I will ensure these happen. The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. How do you plan to use city resources and policies to manage these large-scale projects, and how do you envision them changing St. Paul? 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 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. 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 UPDATED Apr. We need to do better. 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 Find a missing endorsement? Labor strikes are the last thing any of us want, including our bargaining units. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. 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 A pre-gentrified neighborhood has low owner occupancy, high rental units, vacancy and crime density. I will reduce the mayor's office administrative staff by 25-40%. Did you support the walkout, and if so, in what way? Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. 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. Retrain all police officers and offer them an incentive to move to the city in which they work. 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. It will now be essential for the board to monitor progress and implementation and be ready to quickly adjust course if needed. Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. 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. 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. This includes increasing training for police officers and expanding community outreach. The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. Where do you think it is falling short, and what would you suggest as a remedy? As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. In St. Paul, Mayor Randy Kelly's support for President Bush has been a dominant issue in his campaign for reelection. There are also races for city council, Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. As stated above we need equitable elementary schools, that is the starting point. Enrollment decline is not new to St. Paul Public Schools. This is something our school board does not have power to do, but school board members need to advocate for our district to our state legislators who can do something about it. For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. St. Paul has an excellent and progressive police department. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. They need assistance in the immediate present. Are judges and city/county attorneys being too lenient? New investment brings with it more (not less) economic opportunity for those who need it most. 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. In regard to housing, it's critical that we continue to leverage investments that support our residents' ability to secure stable and affordable housing, like our Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Families First Rent Supplement Program and connecting people experiencing homelessness to support, services and resources. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. Our new five-year Capital Improvement Budget strategy will leverage record-low interest rates, with an investment of more than $32.2 million over the next two years to launch capital projects at the Hamline Midway Library, the North End Community Center and Fire Station 7. It is now time to begin prioritizing the freedoms of our law-abiding citizens and their businesses over the freedom of criminals. It is best to create consistent practices, parameters and priorities by which SPPS engages all its bargaining units. At the same time, the community has voiced a need for criminal justice system reform. 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. 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. 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. Further, I will support referendums in which citizens will get to decide if we shall move city elections from odd-numbered-years to even-numbered years so as to double or even triple turnout. The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. A growing tax base is vital for a strong community and keeping property taxes low while still providing high-quality city services. Reports of violent crime in St. Paul have increased since 2020. St. Paul's sense of community is being tested by economic and public safety stress. Congressman Adam Smith. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. This could be done through the St. Paul Urban Teacher (SUTR) program, which is already operating. 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. The Star Tribune asked each person running for St. Paul mayor to tell us about themselves and provide answers to the following questions: Six candidates are running to fill three four-year seats on the St. Paul school board, while two others are competing in a special election to serve the remaining two years of a seat vacated by former Board Member Steve Marchese. As much as we can, we need to focus our resources where they have the biggest direct impact on students. We are identifying and expanding our work with diverse community partners, intentionally seeking them out in areas we identify needs. By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. Descriptions of offices that will be on voters' ballots this election cycle CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. 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. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Former board member of Brotherhood Inc. Minnesota National Speakers Association. 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. I believe we should put our students at the forefront of our budgetary decisions. The mayor has an obligation to ensure staffing and resources are provided to keep the city safe and support the necessary reforms. As mayor, I will work to expand our tax base and increase jobs with everyone's input. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. Election linksRegister to vote or check registration statusFind your polling placeSee what's on your ballotHow to vote earlyWhat is ranked-choice voting? I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. These investments aim to improve both the retention and experiences of families and foster stronger relationships in SPPS. Mayoral hopeful Paul Vallas brings complicated Chicago Public Schools legacy. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. Shall we have term limits for elected officials, and shall we repeal ranked-choice voting or keep it? Furthermore, more and more children are coming into contact with the criminal justice system. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. I coached football for L.E.S. There have been many reasons SPPS has seen enrollment decline. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. The following candidates have filed to run in the St. Paul mayoral election, set for Nov. 2, 2021. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. 2. 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. 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. Low-income renters (likely people of color) are being displaced by wealthier homeowners (likely white) that may not live in the neighborhood. When our government gets involved, you get more of what you don't want and less of what you do want. 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. Chicago Sun-Times. A public safety leader with experience in emergency management, incident command, threat prevention and mitigation, and community partnerships. 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. 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. 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. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Since there are ten candidates, its unlikely that any will get a Finally, districts like ours have struggled with chronic underfunding for years. 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. 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'm asking for another four years as mayor to build on the work we've done, because if anyone in our city is in crisis, then we have more work to do. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. Safe streets first! We must also be intentional about supporting ELL staff. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. We should not be giving hundreds of millions of tax subsidies to developers that don't need it. WebCandidates. I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. WebEndorsements News DONATE Endorsements. Increased economic opportunity leads to increases in average incomes, jobs and better housing. For long-term planning, we need to increase tax revenue in the city and/or get the large nonprofits to pay their share of street maintenance (will need more research on approach). The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. These often include affordable housing, homelessness, road maintenance, infrastructure, mental health and other issues. 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 Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. 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. SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. Candidates are running to fill three four-year seats. It has exacerbated pre-existing disparities. 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. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Further, local politicians for years have found ways to squander rare opportunities presented to St. Paul. 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. Republish. 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. The mayor has an important role in working with the private sector to assist in the development and redevelopment of the riverfront and under-utilized areas. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. Take a look at the candidates currently running via the list below. Some of these projects will be cut. 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. Without safe streets, residents move, businesses relocate, schools collapse and neighborhoods that once thrived become only shells of their former existence. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. I'm an Army veteran who served in Iraq in 2003. An ordained minister, activist, wife and mother of five St. Paul Public Schools students, a Parent Academy graduate and former facilitator. I did support the St. Paul Federation of Educators. School board members that are elected on Nov. 2 will be thrust into major long- and short-term decisions and policymaking around the Envision SPPS initiative, which focuses on the potential merging, combining and closing of programs and schools. 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. 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. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. Works Progress Administration programs from the 1930s? In 2018, total district enrollment had declined in seven out of the 10 prior years. I've done some political organizing addressing the rise of catalytic converter thefts, creating a petition that received 1,600 signatures, which led to a virtual town hall meeting bringing citizens and state legislators together. They have a chance to get ahead and save a lot of money in the long run. Without new investment, the opposite happens. 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. This comprehensive strategy has led to a five-year low in crime in downtown, including a 20% decrease over the past year alone. I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Joan Growe Former Minnesota Secretary of State. Web2021 Election Endorsements. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. 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. 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. WebThe League of Women Voters Saint Paul and SPNN present a live candidate forum for the office of Mayor of Saint Paul. 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'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. 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. 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. I will vote "no" on the ballot question. I am a St. Paul native, a father, community organizer, youth advocate and nonprofit program director. A multi-use development i.e. Minnesotas general election is Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. 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. 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. I will allocate a portion of the budget for road repair and maintenance. 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. 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, 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. 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. 25 N. 21st Ave. W. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. Many of the same essential items that closed small businesses had been selling. Now more than ever, we need strong board members at the helm to tackle the issues facing the district. Established connections with community groups, nonprofits and businesses due to past associations and committee memberships. Then we have schools that have the bare minimum. 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. It simply means that our student population is finite and therefore a system of never-ending school openings does not make common sense. WebEndorsements. 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. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. We need to prioritize exploring measures that emphasize audio and video engagement, liaisons for language and cultural communities, and more robust English language learner programming. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. It is my responsibility to put children first. Safe schools occur when our students are supported and have access to strong mental health supports and providers. Elected Official Information. Currently, we have a top-down approach, where the mayor sets the budget and programs. We must continue to diversify our workforce: We are working to recruit, train and retain employees of color at all levels of the district. My passion to help others runs deep as I am the founder and president of the Langenfeld Foundation (est. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. Governor Gary Locke (fmr.) 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. 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. The district has an unfortunate history of underserving English language learner students. Elected to three terms on the St. Paul City Council and one term on the Ramsey County Board. 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