Established connections with community groups, nonprofits and businesses due to past associations and committee memberships. St. Paul Public Schools settled a teachers' strike last year days before schools closed due to the pandemic. We must continue to diversify our workforce: We are working to recruit, train and retain employees of color at all levels of the district. Policies mandating price controls, whether on food or rent, only creates scarcity and higher prices. With a number of major development projects planned or underway including the former Ford plant, Hillcrest Golf Club and Boys Totem Town St. Paul is on the brink of some rare opportunities to shape the future of the city's economy and housing market. 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. Outgoing mayor Shelley Hart is not seeking re-election. 311), or calling 911 and operators give citizens the choice. I have learned in this campaign that some of these administrative offices can be combined and combined work duties. These practices should complement the academic rigors of reading, math and writing, not replace them. As a board member, I will serve my role by staying informed and actively aware of what is occurring within the process. 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. As mayor, I will support both the St. Paul Police Department and the reforms necessary to improve criminal justice outcomes. These investments aim to improve both the retention and experiences of families and foster stronger relationships in SPPS. I'm a proud St. Paul Public Schools graduate and son of two longtime public school teachers. 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 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. Like communities across our nation, St. Paul has not been immune to national crime trends from challenges of the last 20 months. I'm an Army veteran who served in Iraq in 2003. 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. For many families, their ELL teacher is the main point person to our schools. 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. Many say they are. The American Rescue Plan for SPPS is proposing $88.2 million directed to high quality education, $66.9 million to safe schools, $11.5 million to targeted student services, $10.9 million to family services and community partnerships, $11.7 million to operational expenses, $8 million to mental health and social-emotional learning and $9.4 million to systemic equity. 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. Where we need to improve is the size of the caseloads for many of our ELL teachers. SPPS needs leadership that has experience mitigating the spread of COVID-19 while also remaining effective in governing roles. Our diversity is our competitive advantage for the future. Their policies have been effective in serving all residents of the city. Shall we have term limits for elected officials, and shall we repeal ranked-choice voting or keep it? 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. As mayor, I will enforce curfews for juveniles as one component of my policy to reduce crime and protect youth in our city. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. An internal poll showed Frey with a 19-point lead in the Safe streets first! Growing our own and hiring from the colleges and universities of Minnesota is too slow. I'm a Hmong father with four children in St. Paul Public Schools from high school to early childhood family education. In this way, SPPS does not spend an inequitable amount of time with any one unit, all units hear the same message and hear it from the same negotiators. Tom Tunney, but he also faced a huge amount It is my responsibility to put children first. I am a 30-plus-year professional educator, social worker and active community member. Sadly, closing down Boys Totem Town was a travesty, because it was an event that gravely limited our options for our young men in helping them change their lives and be productive citizens in society. It has finally become a national priority. This does not mean closing any charter schools. 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. A charter school moratorium. Chicago mayoral candidate, entrepreneur Willie Wilson, greets a supporter Sunday during a campaign stop at Friendly Temple COGIC Church on the South Side. Previous administrations have neglected infrastructure maintenance to fund their personal pet projects. How would you approach your role as a board member when it comes to contract negotiations? We need to make sure we're preparing all of our students for life after school, no matter what path they decide to take. Concerns about gentrification should have been previously addressed and included within the final governing agreement with the community. Feb. 27, 2023, 5:00 a.m. I will provide it. A major concern is the safety of the social worker as these calls can escalate and additional stress of officers to handle only high priority calls. Vallas said. Elected Official Information. However, regarding the Ford plant, I would review the size and scope of this project with the community stakeholders. 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. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Kate Knuth Saint Paul School Board. A public safety leader with experience in emergency management, incident command, threat prevention and mitigation, and community partnerships. I will commit to spending at least 15% more on infrastructure by the end of my first term. Candidates are running to fill three four-year seats. No. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Oct. 25ST. (Historically, city elections draw only 15-20% of the public.) WebThe Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO, proudly recommends the candidates listed below as the best choice in 2022. 3. Reports of violent crime in St. Paul have increased since 2020. CHICAGO When Paul Vallas ran for mayor of Chicago four years ago, it did not go well. Did you support the walkout, and if so, in what way? WebThe city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held general elections for city council on November 5, 2019. 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. We cannot continue with short-term funding solutions, we need to advocate and work with our state partners for more equitable public school funding. 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. Outside SPPS, I have extensive experience in board governance and community engagement involving organizations and institutions of various sizes. I've also run for City Council (Ward 2) and am not embarrassed by placing second four of five times. They have been utilizing community policing for over 30 years. On Wed., Oct. 26, residents of the RM of East St. Paul will vote for mayor and council. Often due to crime, long-term owner occupancy units are sold to rental property owners. 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 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. I would give college and career readiness a much higher priority. Politicians here were quick to shut down hundreds of small businesses during COVID, which subsequently caused widespread economic harm while large conglomerates were allowed to have record sales at the expense of our closed small businesses in the name of they were selling "essential items." Since then, I've been on record in the last special election for school board noting that I did not support the strike. The city of St. Paul, Minnesota, held an election for mayor on November 7, 2017. 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. I have a master's of science in agricultural and resource economics from UC Berkeley. 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. Upon returning to the Twin Cities, I studied and graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in psychology. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city and the most pressing issue in the city. The biggest tool to increase housing and development are changes in ordinance to permit multi-unit housing. We also need to work more intentionally to reach out to our immigrant and English language learner communities whenever we conduct the surveys that inform our decisions. Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland. Election linksRegister to vote or check registration statusFind your polling placeSee what's on your ballotHow to vote earlyWhat is ranked-choice voting? This will free up some resources, but not nearly enough. As a native Minnesotan and proud son of a World War II veteran, I have called St. Paul my home for the past 40 years. Citizens are concerned with the rising taxes and frustrated with where that money goes to. 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. These investments are expensive, but they're important if we're trying to give our students the schools they deserve. I coached football for L.E.S. UPDATED Apr. Early voting began Sept. 17 and Election Day is Nov. 2. Lastly, there is always the risk that by the time a project is finally ready to start construction, the community has already outgrown it. 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. 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. There are good-paying careers in the trades. 2 selection in ranked-choice voting, Rev. Infrastructure spending has been deferred by presiding mayors for decades now. Our city has the potential to be a strong and vibrant community, but it requires leadership from the top. Paul presents St. Paul Mayoral Candidate Forum, October 24, 2013 Skip to main content Due to a planned power outage on Friday, 1/14, between 8am-1pm PST, some services may be impacted. It is possible to balance these projects with our community needs. We also need to make sure students know that college isn't the only path to success. 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. Our main focus seems to be on addressing the learning loss from the pandemic. 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. Over 31 years, advanced through the ranks of the St. Paul Fire Department to the rank of district fire chief. What would you suggest as a strategy to stem those losses? I brought breakfast for striking workers and joined them on the picket line every morning. Holding all responsible for their actions no more patting youth on the hand and letting their parents come and get them. The Office of Neighborhood Safety aims to replace officers with social workers (or equivalent) for low-priority calls. Find a missing endorsement? Patrol officers will be given paid time (30%) to engage the community they serve. 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. I suggest an increased focus on practical applications of using English such as working as a team, starting and completing large projects, and managing a budget. At that time, I was a parent and didn't support the walkout in any way. We then need to put in place before- and after-school childcare options for all of our families that need them. 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 have been actively advocating for public education for the past eight years in various areas. Presently, I still do not support the strike. I know what it looks like when we fall short of that goal. 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. 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. Vote No on Question #1: Mayoral Control of City Hall Oct 14, 2021 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. Based on past performance, government "good intentions" have a predictable history of contradictory consequences. We do that by advancing accessibility, safety, equity and affordability in everything that we do. I propose a system where citizens can get aided by non-police staff by calling a non-emergency number (i.e. Governor Gary Locke (fmr.) A quarter-century ago, a Metropolitan Council staff person said there was no political will to help them address it. 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. 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. The body of work we built together is vital to our neighbors. There are over 34,000 students and over 3,000 employees in SPPS. I believe our schools should meet the individual needs of all of our students and set them up for success whatever success means for them. It's not enough to seize on great opportunities we have to ensure that those opportunities work for everyone. By combining some of the current offices and duties, we would be able to reduce city funding and spending. Mutual respect is the best landing spot for all 27 bargaining units in St. Paul Public Schools. By Mauricio Pea. Without safe streets, residents move, businesses relocate, schools collapse and neighborhoods that once thrived become only shells of their former existence. 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. I'm qualified because I'm an incumbent who was elected vice chair of the school board by my colleagues. 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). More than a dozen candidates In the district, we continue to improve their learning process by meeting with children, families and staff. 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. For example, disincentives for new construction and for timely maintenance. Add to this, leadership's refusal to curtail ever-rising small- and medium-sized criminal behavior, which then often escalates into serious crime. At the same time, the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis has sparked a nationwide push for police reform and alternative public safety programs. 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. The DFL mayor's endorsement of the Republican president in 2004 has hurt Kelly badly, in a city that's a Democratic stronghold. 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. I'm the former education data analyst for South Washington County Schools and the founder/programmer of the St. Paul Open Data Initiative. I have a long-time career as an architectural artist, a gallery and frame shop owner (specializing in St. Paul), and I have an attractive, intimate music/performance venue I designed and built. 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. I'm running to help build the schools our students deserve. The mayor's office is best positioned to lead efforts in response to community concerns. Elected to three terms on the St. Paul City Council and one term on the Ramsey County Board. Some of these projects will be cut. It is best to create consistent practices, parameters and priorities by which SPPS engages all its bargaining units. I will engage and advise when appropriate. Founder of Guns Down St. Paul and Minneapolis for five years. Six takeaways from the latest Minneapolis campaign finance reports, Oct. 29, 2021. Chicago Sun-Times. Our English language learners make our classrooms, schools and community richer, and we should value them for such. WebWelcome to the Saint Paul DFL 2023 Saint Paul Caucus & Convention Dates Are Official The 2023 Saint Paul DFL Caucus and Convention dates are public and official! More city staff cross-training will be administered immediately so that all areas are covered. 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. It would be amazing if this student tested successfully in their non-English language, went on to college and started a career. 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. For new homeowners of color, we can offer down payment assistance. The city's goal is to increase our revenue stream, healthy housing market and keep tax increases manageable. While we still have work to do to realize the safer outcomes we want for all our neighborhoods, we'll continue working to build the most comprehensive, coordinated and data-driven approach to public safety our city has ever endeavored. St. Paul has an excellent and progressive police department. Kate Knuth is a former three-term state representative and sustainability scientist running for Mayor of Minneapolis in 2021. Every citizen in St. Paul should have a chance to feel safe. Going forward I am committed to prevention of youth incarceration, however, we must hold them accountable or we will be remiss in our duties to govern our city. 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.). Two candidates are registered to run for the office. Gentrification, when removing race, is simply development. Show Search Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas takes a photo with a supporter 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. For large building projects, the city can offer bonds to fund it. 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. St. Pauls ranked-choice mayoral race is in full swing with eight candidates vying for the seat, including incumbent Mayor Melvin Carter. Northern Public Radio. Citizens will be investing, building, leading their own initiatives and holding themselves accountable. I believe we should put our students at the forefront of our budgetary decisions. Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Contact Us Strategic investments must be made so that our spending is in alignment with what taxpayers expect and this includes infrastructure maintenance and bricks-and-mortar projects. 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. My children are my compass and parent leadership is my framework. What other issues are the most pressing in the city, and what would you do about them? 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. Without new investment, the opposite happens. The Star Tribune Editorial Board has endorsed outcomes or candidates in more than 30 of the ballot choices Minneapolis and St. Paul voters will face on Tuesday. Former board member for African American Leadership Council for 12 years. Already, St. Paulites have been Feb 27, 2023, 7:44am PST. 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 understand the concerns that kids bring to school, and I use that knowledge for decision making to support students and staff. Councilmember Debora Juarez. 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. Since there are ten candidates, its unlikely that any will get a Research has shown that many children are either a perpetrator or the victim of crime during the late hours of the night. I believe the district's plan to spend its $207 million in American Rescue Plan dollars is comprehensive and sound. As a publicly elected official, board members are representing an important third party in negotiations, the families of SPPS and the taxpayers of St. Paul. Last year, I was in support of the issues identified by the St. Paul Federation of Educators as the main reason for striking. I want to set our students up for success by giving them as many opportunities to earn college credit in high school as possible. WebLeague of Women Voters/St. Over the last year, I have proven that I can do all this work. The children will be provided a safe and secure environment until their parent/guardian picks them up from the curfew care center. 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. The safety of our businesses, the public and their neighborhoods happens to be the most important job function of a city. 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? The allegations have surfaced at a high point in St. Paul's mayor's race. 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 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. Ensuring everyone in our community can secure stable and affordable housing is vital to every aspiration we have for our city. Cities rarely stay the same, and as innovation and progression often take the lead in society, we must make sure we stay current so we don't get left behind. Candidates are listed only after theyve received at least one endorsement. 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. Finally, districts like ours have struggled with chronic underfunding for years. I did support the walkout and am proud to be a St. Paul Federation of Educators-endorsed candidate. 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. Former board member and entertainment chair of Rondo Inc. Former board member of MLK Statewide Celebration. 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. The filing deadline for this election was August 15, 2017. We would immediately cross-train positions that can be handled by other administrative offices, which would reduce city funding. Johnson has enjoyed solid fundraising but still lags behind some of his more established competitors. Menu. Challenges of this magnitude require focused initiative on behalf of the state and federal government along with our entire community. I believe property owners are more qualified to determine what their rates should be to cover expenses. Here, in Misconduct/crime on public transit has become commonplace. CHICAGO - Candidate for mayor Paul Vallas is reacting after Mayor Lori Lightfoot launched an election-eve attack on him. St. Paul should have a chance to be a regional leader in economic growth and job creation. Check out our guide to St. Paul's rent control ballot measure as well. SPPS provides college credit to English language learner students who test up to standards in their non-English language. As a school board member, I would be a strong advocate for student-centered budgeting. 2006), an organization dedicated to improving the lives of those with developmental disabilities. 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