Students do better when they receive more individual attention at school. 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. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" 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. 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. By Mauricio Pea. 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. St. Paul has an excellent and progressive police department. 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. Minneapolis Mayor. 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. With new development and redevelopment comes new investment. 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? 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. I would review, then prioritize building maintenance based on safety issues. My sons have autism and as a volunteer parent advocating through their individual education plans the last 10 years, I learned about the operations of SPPS. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. State Rep. and Mayoral Candidate Jessyn Farrell (fmr.) 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. Check out our guide to St. Paul's rent control ballot measure as well. New investment brings with it more (not less) economic opportunity for those who need it most. Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. 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. 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. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. Families leave the district for a number of reasons. After falling far short in his first run for mayor in 2019, Vallas delivered a convincing thrashing of Our ELL teachers are an example of where the district is doing a good job. 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. However, I would like to see us consider how we can use some of this funding as a bridge to help redirect existing resources to services we know have been needed but have been unable to provide. I'm a former Sunday School teacher, assistant youth leader and youth pastor. The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. WebCandidates. We must also be intentional about supporting ELL staff. I would like to build a digital community network platform to make it easier for citizens to interact and assess this information. Which Democratic candidates are getting the most endorsements from party elites? I would like to change the culture of our politics in our city of St. Paul by restructuring. 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. Basic translations and written materials are not adequate for families in SPPS. By Election Day, I expect to have covered every block. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. Our main focus seems to be on addressing the learning loss from the pandemic. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. Former board member of Council for Black Male Success for six years. 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. 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. 25 N. 21st Ave. W. Melissa Hortman DFL Speaker of the Minnesota House State Representative (DFL-Champlin) Jake Spano Mayor of St. Louis Park. This includes seeking creative ways to bring in and retain big and small businesses and add new jobs all consistent with our community values. 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. I am the co-owner of a small residential remodeling company that operates in St. Paul and beyond. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. More than a dozen candidates I wrote emails and placed calls. 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. Labor strikes are the last thing any of us want, including our bargaining units. 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. 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 The allegations have surfaced at a high point in St. Paul's mayor's race. Web2021 Election Endorsements. As a board member, I will serve my role by staying informed and actively aware of what is occurring within the process. 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 "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? Campaign Finance. 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. The board member should stay current on how negotiations are proceeding but remain out of the process. Six takeaways from the latest Minneapolis campaign finance reports, Oct. 29, 2021. Mayoral candidate Paul Vallas, who served as the first CEO of Chicago Public Schools, faces scrutiny for his decisions to forgo payments to the pension fund and hand out harsh probations for underperforming schools. My children and I walked the picket lines and marched to 360. For the current rent control measure on the ballot, I believe it is too restrictive. Currently, Mayor Carter is funding public safety programs by underfunding the St. Paul Police Department. Aging infrastructure continues to remain a concern for many cities across America. Finally, districts like ours have struggled with chronic underfunding for years. I've also run for City Council (Ward 2) and am not embarrassed by placing second four of five times. I'm a strong union supporter and believe that our workplaces are better when workers can come together to bargain. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. At the same time, the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked a nationwide push for police reform and alternative public safety programs. 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 The district is falling short in growing these programs to support the range of ELL students it serves. This is why we need to risk some degree of gentrification, in order to improve our neighborhoods. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. I will also fight for better contracts and pay. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Contact Us 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. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. That's why it's so crucial that we utilize American Rescue Plan funding to address the massive impact of COVID-19 and to fund the services for which our students and families have advocated. I will continue to put my knowledge and experience to work to change the district from within to better serve students and families. There will also be clear, concise and frank discussions about how do we ensure reuse of the Ford plant site and Hillcrest and Totem Town, among other potential development sites, can proceed in the best and highest uses possible for all involved. First, I would reduce the number of staff that is on the city administrative team starting with the mayor's office. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. I'm a programmer, data scientist and Midway/Frogtown community organizer. It would be amazing if this student tested successfully in their non-English language, went on to college and started a career. 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. 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. Visit the 2023 Saint Paul Elections page for more information on this years endorsement process. Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. Elected to three terms on the St. Paul City Council and one term on the Ramsey County Board. I will vote "no" on the ballot question. We can do so through community liaisons who are members of the communities that we're trying to reach. This will free up some resources, but not nearly enough. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. I would also reappoint Chief Todd Axtell. In St. Paul, Mayor Randy Kelly's support for President Bush has been a dominant issue in his campaign for reelection. 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 suggest teaching curriculum that reflects their lived experiences, retaining and hiring staff that reflect the people who come from their communities, and partnering with existing programs or organizations that supplement their learning. Our students and community have been clear that when our kids see themselves reflected in their lessons and educators, they feel supported. Are judges and city/county attorneys being too lenient? Should the cap be 3% or 5%? I'm a Hmong father with four children in St. Paul Public Schools from high school to early childhood family education. Families of color make up the majority of students leaving the district today. Furthermore, more and more children are coming into contact with the criminal justice system. I've door-knocked 75% of St. Paul since beginning my campaign Feb. 25. The deadline for candidates to file to run in this election was August 13, 2019. The Capital Improvement Budget Committee recommendations would be instrumental in determining which infrastructure projects go forward. All words and opinions are candidates' own. Furthermore, I have served on the Highland District Council as vice president and as a member of the Community Engagement Committee. I have been involved in many volunteer projects to help others and particular causes and in civic affairs to help better St. Paul. I will reduce the mayor's office administrative staff by 25-40%. I will support the public's Nov. 2 decision. Once an area improves, the rental property owner sells to a new homeowner. 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. Information and forms for filing reports. 8, 2020, at 12:46 PM. Last year, I was in support of the issues identified by the St. Paul Federation of Educators as the main reason for striking. It is best to create consistent practices, parameters and priorities by which SPPS engages all its bargaining units. There is limited accountability of the management and effectiveness of these programs. I did not support the walk out and am deeply disappointed to see its unnecessary and continuing toll still on our students, staff and community. commercial and residential has the greatest tax benefit per lot size. 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. 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. Lisa Clemons Minneapolis Community Activist. One of our other pressing issues is the hiring and retention of Black, Brown and Indigenous teachers. Also, SPPS must embark on participating in the use of solar energy sooner rather than later. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Paul presents St. Paul Mayoral Candidate Forum, October 24, 2013 "Well, first of all, I really have to laugh at that!" Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. Residents of Minnesota's capital city are heading to the polls this fall to elect a mayor and school board members. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. 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 has finally become a national priority. WebThe Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, proudly recommends the candidates listed below as the best choice in 2022. Congressman Adam Smith. In other words reduced availability of rental housing for working families and increased housing prices. 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. There are good-paying careers in the trades. As much as we can, we need to focus our resources where they have the biggest direct impact on students. 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. 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. In the first year, I will assemble a panel of experts, guided by community input, and put into action a plan that fosters economic development and job creation. He finished in a distant ninth place, winning only 5% of the vote and barely registering as an electoral afterthought. 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. Many say they are. Police liability insurance will be implemented to remove the most liable officers. Additionally, I believe the development of the SPPS Online School was a step in the right direction. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. This is creating a vacuum for students inadequately transitioning into college, trades or career after high school. It is my responsibility to put children first. COVID-19 disrupted students' lives for 18 months and continues into the present. 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. I pursued a career in education because I see our schools as critically important institutions that can contribute to a more fair and equitable society. Established connections with community groups, nonprofits and businesses due to past associations and committee memberships. By Mauricio Pea. 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.). A public safety leader with experience in emergency management, incident command, threat prevention and mitigation, and community partnerships. State of Minnesota for over 15 years in various positions. The children will be provided a safe and secure environment until their parent/guardian picks them up from the curfew care center. 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 would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. 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. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. 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. I will provide it. I believe we should conduct regular surveys to give community members a chance to explain to us why they leave the district or why they decided to stay or re-enroll in the district. The district's ELL program provides the tools to the ELL teachers to get students from not speaking English at all to being integrated into a system and making academic gains. 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. In addition to performing exit interviews and collecting data, I would push for the establishment of a comprehensive plan for exiting families. 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. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. I work as a financial aid counselor. I believe we should put our students at the forefront of our budgetary decisions. 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. 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, White Bear Lake isnt St It's not enough to seize on great opportunities we have to ensure that those opportunities work for everyone. From parks buildings to city streets, St. Paul faces a substantial backlog of infrastructure maintenance that, in many cases, has been delayed repeatedly. As a sitting board member, I strive to be present in and aware of the conversations during negotiation cycles. Do we need more police officers and ShotSpotter technology to do it? The public has seemingly had enough of the needless spending in lieu of basic services they are paying for. Safe streets first! Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. As of June 28, 2020, SPPS was projecting a loss of 1,228 students. 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 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. Former board member of Brotherhood Inc. Minnesota National Speakers Association. This comprehensive strategy has led to a five-year low in crime in downtown, including a 20% decrease over the past year alone. Not under my watch. I always support development. We would immediately cross-train positions that can be handled by other administrative offices, which would reduce city funding. 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. Most citizens, particularly in high-crime areas, want this. St. Paul should have a chance to be a regional leader in economic growth and job creation. Their policies have been effective in serving all residents of the city. An internal poll showed Frey with a 19-point lead in the 2. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. 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. When our government gets involved, you get more of what you don't want and less of what you do want. 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. UPDATED Apr. What do you think the district is doing right in serving their needs? CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. 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. For displaced renters, we need more housing. What is missing from that plan or needs to be given higher priority? 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. Most of these students are the children of the immigrant and refugee families. 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. 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. As St. Paul continues to grow in size and diversity, we are tasked with meeting big opportunities with a big vision that works for all of us. WebEndorsements News DONATE Endorsements. We need to make sure all of our students, including potential first-generation college students, know about the opportunities that are available to them. I'm running to help build the schools our students deserve. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. 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. It has exacerbated pre-existing disparities. 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. We need to ensure that we have enough trauma-responsive providers and care professionals in each building. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter during his election night party at Recess, located at 838 W. Kinzie St., Vallas 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. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. 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. 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. 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. Presently, I still do not support the strike. Two candidates are registered to run for the office. 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