PAUL MAYOR Melvin Carter Age: 42 What qualifies you to hold this position? I spent years running campaigns and organizing students and young people to increase voter turnout and engagement. Misconduct/crime on public transit has become commonplace. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. 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. Joan Growe Former Minnesota Secretary of State. 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 - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. Ensuring everyone in our community can secure stable and affordable housing is vital to every aspiration we have for our city. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? Where we need to improve is the size of the caseloads for many of our ELL teachers. I will engage and advise when appropriate. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. 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. We would immediately cross-train positions that can be handled by other administrative offices, which would reduce city funding. 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. Currently, only $1.5 million from the $88.2 million directed to high quality education is allocated to college and career readiness. A quarter-century ago, a Metropolitan Council staff person said there was no political will to help them address it. Candidates often vie for union backing. The mayor's office has a unique opportunity to intervene in this cycle. My passion to help others runs deep as I am the founder and president of the Langenfeld Foundation (est. 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. The biggest tool to increase housing and development are changes in ordinance to permit multi-unit housing. More than a dozen candidates The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. For projects underway, legally, they would have been vetted and negotiated by the current mayor and his administration through a publicly transparent approval process. 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. The latest Chicago mayoral poll shows a tight race between candidates Lori Lightfoot, Jesus "Chuy" Garcia and Paul Vallas ahead of Election Day. By Mauricio Pea. Are judges and city/county attorneys being too lenient? Every child in St. Paul should have a chance to succeed in life. But most likely, this student needs routine, repetition and hands-on experience before they go on to college. By Mauricio Pea. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Over the course of my Administration, we raised wages, launched CollegeBound Saint Paul, eliminated library late fines, tripled free programming in our rec centers, and more. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. More city staff cross-training will be administered immediately so that all areas are covered. As much as we can, we need to focus our resources where they have the biggest direct impact on students. What other issues are the most pressing in St. Paul Public Schools, and what would you do about them. 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. Giving students one-on-one attention, building relationships with students and their families, cultural celebrations, hiring teachers and staff that look like the students, having interpreters, translating flyers and phone calls. We must communicate better: We created an interactive online space for better transparency. Vallas said. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. Holding all responsible for their actions no more patting youth on the hand and letting their parents come and get them. 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 must listen to children and their families and understand their cultural norms, interests and abilities to ensure positive outcomes. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. 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. 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. 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. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. Challenges of this magnitude require focused initiative on behalf of the state and federal government along with our entire community. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. These recruits need to be shown a pathway to receive their Minnesota licensure while working with our students. We need to assist in housing placement for their year of study to achieve their Minnesota licensure, we need to partner with the city of St. Paul to do this. As of June 28, 2020, SPPS was projecting a loss of 1,228 students. 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. These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. Among the many strategies our city can engage in to support this vision, the prospect of developing rent stabilization for our residents is intriguing. The allegations have surfaced at a high point in St. Paul's mayor's race. I am a graduate of St. Paul Public Schools, and my wife Kristin and I have two daughters that attend SPPS. A multi-use development i.e. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. WebCandidate Filing. 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. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. ET. I opened my first 8218 Truce Center on Lexington Parkway and Selby Avenue in St. Paul. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. No. February 28, 2023 at 9:13 p.m. CHICAGO Paul Vallas and Brandon Johnson will meet in a runoff to be the next mayor of Chicago after voters on Tuesday denied 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. Furthermore, more and more children are coming into contact with the criminal justice system. Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. We must protect the right of our workers to strike and bargain for the most equitable possible outcomes. 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. The district has an unfortunate history of underserving English language learner students. Brandon is better for so many reasons, Hernandez said. Web2021 Election Endorsements. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has English language learners make up nearly a third of the district's student population. Last year, I was in support of the issues identified by the St. Paul Federation of Educators as the main reason for striking. For example, an ELL student may also receive special education. The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. 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. (Historically, city elections draw only 15-20% of the public.) There are a lot of empty lots around the downtown/Capitol area; they can be rebuilt with mixed residential and commercial buildings, increasing the city's total revenue. Continuing to create a pipeline of success for staff of color is crucial. The public has seemingly had enough of the needless spending in lieu of basic services they are paying for. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. This is a question that we citizens, elected officials and policy experts can explore and answer together. 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. I attended Highland Park High School and studied psychology and chemical dependency counseling at Minneapolis Community College. Concentrated areas of poverty negatively impact quality of life. 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. Should we educate the need for personal responsibility and the need for achievable, large-scale mentoring and large-scale, part- and full-time, meaningful work programs i.e. 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). 2006), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities. 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. Predictably, price controls lead to a reduction of available supply and ultimately lead to higher prices (rent) for everyone else. Information and forms for filing reports. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. Over 31 years, advanced through the ranks of the St. Paul Fire Department to the rank of district fire chief. 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. There are also races for city council, We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. 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. I renewed my leases in 2019 for 10 years. Increased economic opportunity leads to increases in average incomes, jobs and better housing. The family of the man, 28-year-old Kevin Donel Johnson Jr., told Texas Public Radio the officers shot him nine times. This requires us to prioritize according to student need those programs that show successful outcomes and sunset other efforts so we can ensure sustainability going forward. I would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. Author of two published books. I will vote "no" on the ballot question. Since there are ten candidates, its unlikely that any will get a What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? 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. I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. 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. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. Lastly, we need to be more responsive. Sadly, they are becoming increasingly involved in more violent crime. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. 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 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. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. My children are my compass and parent leadership is my framework. 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. Without new investment, the opposite happens. The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. Labor strikes are the last thing any of us want, including our bargaining units. I'm a former Sunday School teacher, assistant youth leader and youth pastor. I would continue to support and expand de-escalation training while increasing training and education when serving the mentally challenged. 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. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. Minneapolis Mayor. 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. 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 As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. Feb. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. Governor Gary Locke (fmr.) Officers being stressed can lead to critical errors and poor interactions with citizens. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. I have been involved in many volunteer projects to help others and particular causes and in civic affairs to help better St. Paul. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. The amount of staff and exemption cases from landlords that the city deals with is dependent on the cap. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. Pandemic response team, mental health teams, special education services, school building safety, teacher and teaching assistant sign-on bonuses. 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. Which Democratic candidates are getting the most endorsements from party elites? I work as a financial aid counselor. Since then, uncertainty surrounding enrollment has only increased due to an extended period of distance learning and other disruptions to educational delivery due to COVID-19. I am a St. Paul native, a father, community organizer, youth advocate and nonprofit program director. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallass son Gus was one of three San Antonio police officers who fatally shot a Black man who was fleeing in March 2022, a spokesperson for the campaign confirmed on Feb. 8. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. White Bear Lake isnt St This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. 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 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. Often due to crime, long-term owner occupancy units are sold to rental property owners. Public safety and police reform is the most important issue in my mission with the retraining of all officers we need to make sure they are healthy so they can help create a healthy community. 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? 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