April 2012

Quen Be De puts out a misleading campaign postcard (so much for a ‘positive’ campaign promise)

According to De,

When others said “No” to progress, De worked to build consensus on major projects:

• Lewis and Clark Water System (Kermit actually voted FOR the system)

• Phillips to the Falls (Kermit voted for this project also, but did not approve of the ‘middle of the night’ extra funding of the project that actually got Mayor Munson in a lot of hot water.)

• New Events Center (Neither Knudson, or Staggers were sitting on the city council when the Events Center location was picked by the council. Staggers supported an Events Center, a profitable one. He made this very clear during the mayoral campaign.)

• DT Improvements Projects (Not sure what she means by this, but most of the infrastructure projects DT were approved by Staggers. Staggers did not support the facade easement program. And for good reason, it was a handout to DT businesses. I’m all for community development, but like Staggers, I believe the project should have been available to ALL SF businesses not just Downtown businesses.)

• River Greenway (Kermit and councilor Costello voted against this project, not because they were specifically against it but because Munson doubled the price of the project practically overnight without giving an explanation)

Nice try De. Next time do your research. And BTW, my property taxes have gone up every year since I bought my home over 9 years ago. Rates don’t mean anything when my bill is larger every year.

How I voted in the city election and why

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZX8RAaRNIk[/youtube]

(this video is dedicated to James Ysbrand)

I voted last week, absentee, in the recent city election. I encourage everyone to vote early at the Minnehaha courthouse, 6th and Minnesota. No lines, hassle free.

Charter Amendments

I voted NO on all of the amendments. Whether they are good or not, does not really matter. I DO NOT trust our city attorney and anything he pens.

AT-LARGE

Kermit Staggers

Not only is Kermit one of my friends, he is the nicest person I know. I know, I am a meanie, and every time I do something mean, I think to myself, ‘Kermit would not do that.’ and I feel guilty. He is also incredibly smart and informed. His opponents can’t even hold a candle to him.

SCHOOL BOARD

Todd Thoelke

Well, because he is cool. Need I say more? Todd has been heavily involved in the arts and theatre in our community, and we need more arts advocates on the school board.

Kate Parker

I like her husband, who is poli-nerd like me, and she is shorter then me (not a lot of people are). Just kidding, Kate is well informed, concerned and vigilant.

OTHER RACES I CAN NOT VOTE ON, BUT IF I COULD

NW District

James Ysbrand

I think James has a ‘Heart of Gold’ I like that about him. It is not often you meet someone running for office that has that. I think his opponent cares about one thing, HIMSELF.

NE District

Kenny Anderson Jr.

The one thing I like about Kenny is that he challenges leadership and the mayor, when he needs to. He also is very in touch with his constituents.

SW District

Kyle Vanderlinden

Okay, I know Greg is probably not going to like this endorsement. But, I will say this about Greg, he is informed, and his incumbency is a benefit to him. He also has the knowledge of his father. Greg does a fantastic job, and if he is re-elected, I will support him and know he will continue to do a good job.

But this is not about Greg, this is about a shining star, Kyle Vanderlinden. He is only 26 years old, but he is so brilliant. Every thing that comes out of his mouth makes sense, is progressive, and fresh. FRESH! The SF city council lacks fresh ideas, and like this about Kyle.

So go vote already!

 

Music Club w/ Dessa

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eQL3BrRqM8[/youtube]

Not sure why I posted this, but found it on FB. Had to laugh, attended the city council meeting tonight and the Quen Be De was wearing cowboy boots! Hilarious.

The Quen Be has a TV commercial

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvEgTkFhWS0[/youtube]

OOPS, that wasn’t it. My mistake. Look below. (all of a sudden she is a ‘fiscally responsible’ person that cares about streets, kinda like her opponent . . . hmm . . . looks like she grabbed a page out of the Huether campaign handbook)

And C’mon, Kermit. You should just take Ellis’ advice and make this your ad.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxQ_503qF90[/youtube]