Better communication and respect for families. Ten candidates filed for the election to replace Mayor Chris Coleman (D), who did not file for re-election because of his 2018 campaign for governor. New projects not approved by the city, I furthermore support creating local construction jobs, permanent jobs and skills development to be made available exclusively to the community as part of the final development agreement. 3. 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. They have a chance to get ahead and save a lot of money in the long run. 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 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 believe in newer development as it plays a vital role in our society, but also I believe in creating and maintaining affordable housing, especially in the inner cities that have increased poverty. Enrollment decline is not new to St. Paul Public Schools. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. 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 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 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. I have been actively advocating for public education for the past eight years in various areas. For over two years, St. Paul has been experiencing a crime epidemic. 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 I'm a Hmong father with four children in St. Paul Public Schools from high school to early childhood family education. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. Congressman Adam Smith. As a sitting board member, I strive to be present in and aware of the conversations during negotiation cycles. This time around, Vallas received a number of high-profile endorsements, including from the Chicago Tribune and Ald. Poverty and deep disparities that too many of our residents find themselves stuck in is the most pressing issue our city faces. We must continue to diversify our workforce: We are working to recruit, train and retain employees of color at all levels of the district. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. Information and forms for filing reports. To be effective, any plan would require access to both language and cultural translation. We need to stop the School Attendance Matters partnership with the Ramsey County Attorney's Office and child protection services. 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. Ensuring everyone in our community can secure stable and affordable housing is vital to every aspiration we have for our city. It meets the needs of families who cannot or prefer not to send their students in-person, and it demonstrates that when there's a clear desire in the community, we can provide alternative options that better meet their needs. Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. Chicago mayoral candidates, top row, from left: State Rep. Kam Buckner, U.S. Rep. Jess "Chuy" Garca, activist Ja'Mal Green. 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. Now more than ever, we need strong board members at the helm to tackle the issues facing the district. I'm a programmer, data scientist and Midway/Frogtown community organizer. Five takeaways from the Minneapolis DFLs City Council endorsement process, Jun. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? I was pleased to see substantial allocations for targeted student services and mental health and social-emotional learning. 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. 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. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. Chicago Votes for Mayor in a Race Dominated by Crime and Policing. There are plenty of things SPPS can do. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. It has exacerbated pre-existing disparities. An ordained minister, activist, wife and mother of five St. Paul Public Schools students, a Parent Academy graduate and former facilitator. Many of the same essential items that closed small businesses had been selling. 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. 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.). As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. 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. Founder and CEO of Mentoring Young Adults for over 16 years. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. Mayor Norm Rice (fmr.) Today, SPPS is over 70% students of color. I was out of town for the active duration (picket lines) of the strike but was an active supporter and amplifier of messages via social media and internal communications. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Lightfoot polled near the bottom of the field for most of her campaign for mayor but won the first round after an endorsement from the Chicago Sun-Times I'm qualified because I'm an incumbent who was elected vice chair of the school board by my colleagues. The Envision SPPS initiative is perhaps the most pressing issue in front of the school board that is receiving the least amount of attention in the public realm. Vote No on Question #1: Mayoral Control of City Hall Oct 14, 2021 I hope to bring my extensive background in institutional change management, strategic planning and inclusive community engagement to the table as an agent of the public, helping the district navigate the potentially very turbulent waters ahead with the implementation of this initiative. I renewed my leases in 2019 for 10 years. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. Outgoing mayor Shelley Hart is not seeking re-election. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. 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. "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? We can use the data to address the concerns that are leading to decreased enrollment. Worked for the city of Phoenix for four years and the state of Arizona for four years. I believe we should put our students at the forefront of our budgetary decisions. Check the Secretary of States website for information about registering to vote , voting early by mail or voting early in person at your local elections office. From parks buildings to city streets, St. Paul faces a substantial backlog of infrastructure maintenance that, in many cases, has been delayed repeatedly. 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. City government must work for the people and respond to community needs. 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. At the same time, residents have expressed concerns about gentrification that could leave behind low-income communities and people of color. The schools that have less are the ones that have the highest levels of poverty and also tend to have lower achievement levels when comparing the same demographic groups to the more affluent schools. Over the past four years, our administration has been focused on engaging our community to advance a bold vision we have shaped together, while re-envisioning how local government serves our residents, workers, businesses and visitors to build a city that truly works for all of us. A curfew allows us to reduce crime, identify our youth that may need protective services, counseling or access to resources. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. 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. There is no primary electioneveryone who filed to run for office will be on the November general election ballot. 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 am a graduate, parent of two St. Paul Public Schools graduates and a SPPS grandparent. 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. Over the last year, I have proven that I can do all this work. We must protect the right of our workers to strike and bargain for the most equitable possible outcomes. Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. Labor strikes are the last thing any of us want, including our bargaining units. Any governing agreements executed between the city and the developer would have to be monitored and adhered to by the next mayor(s) for the entire term of the agreement. 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. Election linksRegister to vote or check registration statusFind your polling placeSee what's on your ballotHow to vote earlyWhat is ranked-choice voting? 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. We list all the endorsed Republican Candidates voters can elect within the City Limits of St Paul, MN, not the ones that have a similar zip code. 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. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. 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. Should the cap be 3% or 5%? Cheryl Youakim State Representative (DFL-Hopkins) (DFL-Saint Paul) Steve I grew up in North Minneapolis and attended high school in Mankato following school closures and budget cuts that devastated my community. Author of two published books. The citizens assess the danger and appropriate staff is sent. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. SPPS continues to have persistent inequities in our elementary schools. Here, in I have a master's of science in agricultural and resource economics from UC Berkeley. I reflect our community and the children and families we serve. Counselors and community leaders will assess and speak with the children to determine how best to help them. 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. St. Paul has an excellent and progressive police department. The family of the man, 28-year-old Kevin Donel Johnson Jr., told Texas Public Radio the officers shot him nine times. Currently, we have a top-down approach, where the mayor sets the budget and programs. 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. We are engaged directly in this work under my leadership. I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. We need to make sure all of our students, including potential first-generation college students, know about the opportunities that are available to them. While there are a number of good things in the St. Paul rent control measure, the negatives outweigh the positives. 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. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. 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. I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. 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. 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. 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. 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, These investments aim to improve both the retention and experiences of families and foster stronger relationships in SPPS. The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us just how great an impact our educators, school buildings and community have on our students. 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. I understand the concerns that kids bring to school, and I use that knowledge for decision making to support students and staff. 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. 311), or calling 911 and operators give citizens the choice. This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. Oct. 25ST. All were disrupted from learning, teaching and performing their duties over the course of the last 18 months and to this day. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. Professionally, I serve as the executive director of the Highland Business Association. I'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. Which Democratic candidates are getting the most endorsements from party elites? 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. I've also run for City Council (Ward 2) and am not embarrassed by placing second four of five times. 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? Vallas said. Chicago Sun-Times. These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. I will commit to spending at least 15% more on infrastructure by the end of my first term. The St. Paul Federation of Educators went on strike in the winter of 2020. Further, local politicians for years have found ways to squander rare opportunities presented to St. Paul. It would be amazing if this student tested successfully in their non-English language, went on to college and started a career. Our English language learners make our classrooms, schools and community richer, and we should value them for such. 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. I would like to change the culture of our politics in our city of St. Paul by restructuring. 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. 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. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. Former board member of Council for Black Male Success for six years. 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. 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. One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. 2. It is possible to balance these projects with our community needs. Our administration inherited historic disinvestment, with streets on an over 200-year replacement cycle. 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. 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. 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. 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. No. The district is falling short in growing these programs to support the range of ELL students it serves. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. Our diversity is our competitive advantage for the future. However, I am concerned about the lack of additional investments in restorative justice practices as a way of building equitable classrooms and spaces for students and the limits of short-term funding over long-term solutions. Retrain all police officers and offer them an incentive to move to the city in which they work. The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. The district simply can't sustain continued decreases in enrollment, and it's going to take a comprehensive approach to reverse this damaging trend. Policies mandating price controls, whether on food or rent, only creates scarcity and higher prices. I am prepared to serve the people and families of St. Paul. 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. There are good-paying careers in the trades. 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. I support both sides of the equation educating people without hyperbole and misleading campaigns on the pros and cons of rent control. Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. There have been many reasons SPPS has seen enrollment decline. 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. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. Politicians and community groups have voiced their opinions in the crowded Minneapolis mayoral race ahead of Election Day on Nov. 2. (Historically, city elections draw only 15-20% of the public.) 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. 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. As stated above we need equitable elementary schools, that is the starting point. 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. Already, St. Paulites have been Aging infrastructure continues to remain a concern for many cities across America. Sheila Nezhad Minneapolis Mayor. I graduated from Metropolitan State University with a bachelor's in history and a master's in liberal studies. I believe property owners are more qualified to determine what their rates should be to cover expenses. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. There are over 34,000 students and over 3,000 employees in SPPS. 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. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. I will also fight for better contracts and pay. For the current rent control measure on the ballot, I believe it is too restrictive. Not under my watch. It is best to create consistent practices, parameters and priorities by which SPPS engages all its bargaining units. More city staff cross-training will be administered immediately so that all areas are covered. 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. Safe streets first! That, along with being disappointed at our current administration, triggered me to get into the mayoral race and fight to make some changes. Show Search Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter 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. Rather than issuing a loophole-ridden mandate upon landlords, it would be more effective for the city (and nonprofit charities) to work directly with financially vulnerable families who require rental assistance using a form of government-provided rent/social insurance. 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 I am a St. Paul native, a father, community organizer, youth advocate and nonprofit program director. Also, SPPS must embark on participating in the use of solar energy sooner rather than later. Mayor Lori Lightfoot faces a wide field of challengers on Tuesday, including one front-runner who has on the West Side on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2023. When droves of families leave a single school for another district school, or a charter, we know we are not being responsive to our families. I have learned in this campaign that some of these administrative offices can be combined and combined work duties. 1. Since there are ten candidates, its unlikely that any will get a Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. We can do so through community liaisons who are members of the communities that we're trying to reach. 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 But most likely, this student needs routine, repetition and hands-on experience before they go on to college. Every citizen in St. Paul should have a chance to feel safe. 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