Saint Paul Democratic Farmer Labor Party City Convention have been set up for Saturday April 9, 2011 at Washington Technology Magnet School (formerly Arlington High School).
Here are agenda:
Registration: 8:00 AM
Call to Order at 9:00 AM
Presentation of Colors
Pledge of Allegiance
Reading of Affirmative Action Statement
Presentation of Treasurer’s Report
Election of Ward Delegation Chairs
Constitution and Resolution Committees’ First Reports
Credentials Committee Preliminary Report
Rules Committee Report
Adoption of Agenda
Adoption of Rules
Election of Permanent Convention Co-Chairs
Nominations Committee Report; Election of Public Official Directors
School Board Nominations
School Board Question and Answer Period
Endorsement Ballot for School Board
Constitution and Resolutions Committees’ Second Reports
Other Business
Adjournment
If any questions, contact St. Paul DFL chairperson Darren Tobolt at darrentobolt@yahoo.com
Links to documents:
Proposed rules
Agenda
Source: St. Paul DFL website
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Information on Special Election for Senate District 66 in Minnesota
Special Primary Election will be held on Tuesday March 29th for Former State Senator Ellen Anderson's vacant senate seat. Anderson was appointed to Public Ulities Commission and Governor Mark Dayton have decided to call on Special Election to fill her seat. Senate District 66 represent Como Park, North End, Rice Street, Phalen, part of Eastside, and Falcon Heights.
List of candidates who have filed with Secretary of State Mark Ritchie:
Date Filed Name Party
3/11/2011 John Lesch DFL
3/11/2011 Greg Copeland Republican
3/14/2011 Mary Jo McGuire DFL
3/15/2011 Steven Marchese DFL
Complete list from Ramsey County where you could contact any candidates or their campaigns by clicking HERE
There will be Meet and Greet event at Hamline University on Monday evening where you could have a chance to get to know candidates and ask questions before you go vote on Tuesday. Here is link to Facebook page with details: Click here for information
If Rep. John Lesch win senate seat then another special election will be called on quickly to fill his vacant House seat.
Don't know where your polling place is? Click here to get infomation on where to vote
Map of Senate District 66
List of candidates who have filed with Secretary of State Mark Ritchie:
Date Filed Name Party
3/11/2011 John Lesch DFL
3/11/2011 Greg Copeland Republican
3/14/2011 Mary Jo McGuire DFL
3/15/2011 Steven Marchese DFL
Complete list from Ramsey County where you could contact any candidates or their campaigns by clicking HERE
There will be Meet and Greet event at Hamline University on Monday evening where you could have a chance to get to know candidates and ask questions before you go vote on Tuesday. Here is link to Facebook page with details: Click here for information
If Rep. John Lesch win senate seat then another special election will be called on quickly to fill his vacant House seat.
Don't know where your polling place is? Click here to get infomation on where to vote
Map of Senate District 66
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Don't attempt this when you are going to Legislative Session
A man jump 23 feet from gallery in Romania because he was so angry at parliament for cutting health insurance for his son who have autism. If anyone attenpt this at my work, they will be charged with some crime and be banned from Minnesota State Capitol for some time just like jumper jump into field at Target Field will be charged and banned for one year. You also could find more pictures by going to Huffington Post article by clicking here.
I notice there are no Ushers or Page or Sergant at Arms or Security in gallery.. How do they control fans at Romanian Parliament and wonder what are they going to do after this incident?
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Rach's Letter to Star Tribune Editor
STAR TRIBUNE
12/18/2010
I use Metro Transit on a regular basis due to being legally blind. It is the only mode of transportation I have.
Because I wait for the bus at shelters or stops, I'm aware that the city, businesses and even Metro Transit have done little to clear the huge messes of snow left by plows on sidewalks and corner curbs.
I've had to walk on and wait for buses on the sides of the streets instead of on the sidewalk.
Officials need to think about the safety of bus riders and wheelchair users who need to use sidewalks to safely take the bus.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel the bus stops and corner curbs that have not been cleared by the city or Metro Transit. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
RACHEL EGGERT, ST. PAUL
12/18/2010
I use Metro Transit on a regular basis due to being legally blind. It is the only mode of transportation I have.
Because I wait for the bus at shelters or stops, I'm aware that the city, businesses and even Metro Transit have done little to clear the huge messes of snow left by plows on sidewalks and corner curbs.
I've had to walk on and wait for buses on the sides of the streets instead of on the sidewalk.
Officials need to think about the safety of bus riders and wheelchair users who need to use sidewalks to safely take the bus.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel the bus stops and corner curbs that have not been cleared by the city or Metro Transit. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
RACHEL EGGERT, ST. PAUL
Rach's Letter to Pioneer Press Editor: Clearing snow for bus riders
Clearing snow for bus riders
Pioneer Press
12/16/2010
I am a bus rider and I use Metro Transit on a regular basis because of legal blindness; it's the only mode of transportation I have. I wait for the bus at bus shelters or stops. The city, businesses and even Metro Transit haven't cleared snow after the snowplows, leaving a huge mess on sidewalks and corner curbs. I had to walk and wait for buses on the side of the street, instead of the sidewalk.
They need to think about safety for bus riders, the elderly and disabled, even wheelchair riders, who need to use the bus and need to use the sidewalk.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel bus stops and corner curbs. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
Rachel Eggert, St. Paul
Pioneer Press
12/16/2010
I am a bus rider and I use Metro Transit on a regular basis because of legal blindness; it's the only mode of transportation I have. I wait for the bus at bus shelters or stops. The city, businesses and even Metro Transit haven't cleared snow after the snowplows, leaving a huge mess on sidewalks and corner curbs. I had to walk and wait for buses on the side of the street, instead of the sidewalk.
They need to think about safety for bus riders, the elderly and disabled, even wheelchair riders, who need to use the bus and need to use the sidewalk.
If you live near bus shelters, please shovel bus stops and corner curbs. Bus riders would appreciate your help.
Rachel Eggert, St. Paul
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Update from my previous blog on vent of snow removal situation
Earlier I wrote how pissed off I was about snow not being removed from bus stop on previous blog entry. Finally I got e-mail response from my councilman which was good.
Here are e-mail replies between me and my councilman:
Hi XXXX,
Sorry I didn't reply asap, was at retirement party for Speaker Kelliher at Target Field and thanks for gettting back to me sooner.
To answer your question, XXXX and XXXX- bus stops are at three corners. also two more stops on XXXX and XXXX.
If Downtown is in your ward, I also would like to see bus stops that have high volume of traffic to be shoveled also.
How long do you think work would get done?
See you on thursday at your kick off party. Thanks again for getting back to me.
Rach
Coumcilman's response after I wrote email earlier.
--- On Tue, 12/14/10, XXXX XXXXXX wrote:
From: XXXX XXXXXXX
Subject: Re: Snow removal at bus stops & shelters, sidewalk are not cleared very well- safety concern
To: "XXXXXXXX", senatoreggert@yahoo.com
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 7:39 PM
Thank you Rachel
I know that Mayor Coleman and I agree that safe streets, walks and
intersections are of highest priority in our Minnesota winter. Rest
assured that bus stops and crosswalks will be cleaned. The heavy
snowfall has us a little behind but our hardworking employees are
working extra shifts to do the job for you.
Are there any particular bus stops or intersections we should place on a
priority list? Email back and we'll get on them.
Thanks again for contacting us
XXXX
Here are e-mail replies between me and my councilman:
Hi XXXX,
Sorry I didn't reply asap, was at retirement party for Speaker Kelliher at Target Field and thanks for gettting back to me sooner.
To answer your question, XXXX and XXXX- bus stops are at three corners. also two more stops on XXXX and XXXX.
If Downtown is in your ward, I also would like to see bus stops that have high volume of traffic to be shoveled also.
How long do you think work would get done?
See you on thursday at your kick off party. Thanks again for getting back to me.
Rach
Coumcilman's response after I wrote email earlier.
--- On Tue, 12/14/10, XXXX XXXXXX wrote:
From: XXXX XXXXXXX
Subject: Re: Snow removal at bus stops & shelters, sidewalk are not cleared very well- safety concern
To: "XXXXXXXX"
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2010, 7:39 PM
Thank you Rachel
I know that Mayor Coleman and I agree that safe streets, walks and
intersections are of highest priority in our Minnesota winter. Rest
assured that bus stops and crosswalks will be cleaned. The heavy
snowfall has us a little behind but our hardworking employees are
working extra shifts to do the job for you.
Are there any particular bus stops or intersections we should place on a
priority list? Email back and we'll get on them.
Thanks again for contacting us
XXXX
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
My vent of snow plowing & letter to my Councilman and Mayor
I had to write e-mail to my Councilman and Mayor because I was not too happy with how the Public works Department does it works even Metro Transit for not clearing snow off at bus stops and shelters. Here is my vent:
Dear Mayor Coleman and Councilmember XXXXXX,
I have been living in XXXX and XXXX area in XXX Ward since September. I do like living in St. Paul but I would like to vent out about how public works department does its job.
I am very disappointed in City of St. Paul and Metro Transit for not clearing snow off bus stops even sidewalks are very narrow. Businesses was not very helpful when it comes to clear snow off at bus stops & shelters. Streets are plowed but what about bus stops & shelter and sidewalks that have too much snow?
I am bus rider myself and I use bus on regular basis. I can’t go out that much because of bus stops are not being clear of snow. I had to walk on street because snow are STILL on low rise corner curbs even wait for buses on side of the street.
It is not too safe to wait for buses on street INSTEAD of sidewalk when there are big pile of snow. Last time we had snowstorm, I had hard time getting on and off buses due to bad balance and I am legally blind; I complained to city, they did nothing! What about people who use wheelchairs who use bus, how can they get on and off bus even where would they wait for buses if bus shelters & stops are not clear of snow? It is dangerous for them as well.
My point is that I am speaking out for bus riders and disability community. They use bus frequently like I do on regular basis and it is only mode of transportation I have since I can’t drive regular cars due to legally blindness.
Again, I am trying to get my point across for bus riders and disabled people including my own safety.
Thank you for your time to read e-mail and hope to hear from you soon
Sincerely,
Rachel Eggert
(address not published)
Dear Mayor Coleman and Councilmember XXXXXX,
I have been living in XXXX and XXXX area in XXX Ward since September. I do like living in St. Paul but I would like to vent out about how public works department does its job.
I am very disappointed in City of St. Paul and Metro Transit for not clearing snow off bus stops even sidewalks are very narrow. Businesses was not very helpful when it comes to clear snow off at bus stops & shelters. Streets are plowed but what about bus stops & shelter and sidewalks that have too much snow?
I am bus rider myself and I use bus on regular basis. I can’t go out that much because of bus stops are not being clear of snow. I had to walk on street because snow are STILL on low rise corner curbs even wait for buses on side of the street.
It is not too safe to wait for buses on street INSTEAD of sidewalk when there are big pile of snow. Last time we had snowstorm, I had hard time getting on and off buses due to bad balance and I am legally blind; I complained to city, they did nothing! What about people who use wheelchairs who use bus, how can they get on and off bus even where would they wait for buses if bus shelters & stops are not clear of snow? It is dangerous for them as well.
My point is that I am speaking out for bus riders and disability community. They use bus frequently like I do on regular basis and it is only mode of transportation I have since I can’t drive regular cars due to legally blindness.
Again, I am trying to get my point across for bus riders and disabled people including my own safety.
Thank you for your time to read e-mail and hope to hear from you soon
Sincerely,
Rachel Eggert
(address not published)
Monday, November 1, 2010
MSHSL SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS FOR ELECTION DAY, TUES., NOV. 2
In order to comply with state election law so that no high school soccer is being played between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. tomorrow, Tuesday, Nov. 2, several slight schedule modifications have been put in place.
Three third-place games are scheduled at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with two semifinal games scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. In all cases, there will only be 20 minutes from final horn of the previous game until the next game begins.
For the three third-place games only there will be several additional modifications:
1) Warm-ups will begin immediately after the previous game ends. Warm-ups will take place while awards are presented. The next game will start 20 minutes after the previous game ends, so games may begin prior to scheduled start times.
2) Only starting players will be introduced
3) Halftimes will be shortened to five (5) minutes.
4) No overtime will be played. Both teams will share third place.
In the event that the final game of the day (scheduled for 4 p.m.) begins after 4:15, actual playing time may be adjusted to ensure a conclusion of the game by 6 p.m.
Three third-place games are scheduled at 8 a.m., 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., with two semifinal games scheduled for noon and 2 p.m. In all cases, there will only be 20 minutes from final horn of the previous game until the next game begins.
For the three third-place games only there will be several additional modifications:
1) Warm-ups will begin immediately after the previous game ends. Warm-ups will take place while awards are presented. The next game will start 20 minutes after the previous game ends, so games may begin prior to scheduled start times.
2) Only starting players will be introduced
3) Halftimes will be shortened to five (5) minutes.
4) No overtime will be played. Both teams will share third place.
In the event that the final game of the day (scheduled for 4 p.m.) begins after 4:15, actual playing time may be adjusted to ensure a conclusion of the game by 6 p.m.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Dill recovers from kidney transplant
State Rep. Dave Dill of Crane Lake received a new kidney Tuesday at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
By: News Tribune Staff, Duluth News Tribune
State Rep. Dave Dill of Crane Lake received a new kidney Tuesday at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
According to Dill’s family, the procedure went as scheduled and he is up and walking and feeling well. He could be released from the hospital as early as Saturday, House DFL spokesperson Sandy Connolly said.
“Rep. Dill extends his appreciation for all the love and prayers of support he has received, and is looking forward to a full recovery,” Connolly said.
Dill, 55, has battled diabetes and kidney problems for many years. He underwent gastric bypass surgery two years ago and lost more than 150 pounds, resolving his diabetes issues. But the previous damage to his kidneys was not repairable, and his kidney function has slowly deteriorated to the level that a transplant was necessary.
Dill is running for his fifth consecutive term in the House. He faces a challenge in the Nov. 2 general election from Republican Jim Tuomala of Babbitt.
By: News Tribune Staff, Duluth News Tribune
State Rep. Dave Dill of Crane Lake received a new kidney Tuesday at Hennepin County Medical Center in Minneapolis.
According to Dill’s family, the procedure went as scheduled and he is up and walking and feeling well. He could be released from the hospital as early as Saturday, House DFL spokesperson Sandy Connolly said.
“Rep. Dill extends his appreciation for all the love and prayers of support he has received, and is looking forward to a full recovery,” Connolly said.
Dill, 55, has battled diabetes and kidney problems for many years. He underwent gastric bypass surgery two years ago and lost more than 150 pounds, resolving his diabetes issues. But the previous damage to his kidneys was not repairable, and his kidney function has slowly deteriorated to the level that a transplant was necessary.
Dill is running for his fifth consecutive term in the House. He faces a challenge in the Nov. 2 general election from Republican Jim Tuomala of Babbitt.
2010 second Special Session coverage
By Rach Eggert
The legislature met in second Special Session on Monday, October 18th to deal with flooding relief funding after delaying for a week.
Both galleries in Senate and House Chambers was packed as if its sold out postseason Twins vs New York Yankees game at the Target Field expect we had a couple of empty seats. Even in hallways, it was madhouse and some had to watch TV in hallways because of full galleries. People from Zumbro Falls came all way via school bus to watch the process, some hardcore lobbyists, some hardcore fans (myself included when not working) and tourists that decided to stop by (saw some Japanese tourists walk around) to watch action on flooding relief but also last chance that everyone was in action just two weeks before Election. About 20 legislators are not returning or lost in Primary Election and also last time to face each other such as House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Tom Emmer for last time since they ran in Primary (Kelliher lost and Emmer won in Primary).
Senator Scott Dibble wanted to add his anti-bullying legislation to agenda for Special Session but they refuse and told him to wait until 2011 regular legislative session. He did spoke about his legislation when President James Metzen yielded the floor to Dibble for personal privilege.
There was seven legislation introduced during Special Session on House Floor:
Session Day Note from Minnesota Senate is available online by clicking here
House Journal from Minnesota House is available online by clicking here
The legislature met in second Special Session on Monday, October 18th to deal with flooding relief funding after delaying for a week.
Both galleries in Senate and House Chambers was packed as if its sold out postseason Twins vs New York Yankees game at the Target Field expect we had a couple of empty seats. Even in hallways, it was madhouse and some had to watch TV in hallways because of full galleries. People from Zumbro Falls came all way via school bus to watch the process, some hardcore lobbyists, some hardcore fans (myself included when not working) and tourists that decided to stop by (saw some Japanese tourists walk around) to watch action on flooding relief but also last chance that everyone was in action just two weeks before Election. About 20 legislators are not returning or lost in Primary Election and also last time to face each other such as House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Tom Emmer for last time since they ran in Primary (Kelliher lost and Emmer won in Primary).
Senator Scott Dibble wanted to add his anti-bullying legislation to agenda for Special Session but they refuse and told him to wait until 2011 regular legislative session. He did spoke about his legislation when President James Metzen yielded the floor to Dibble for personal privilege.
There was seven legislation introduced during Special Session on House Floor:
- House File 1: Flooding and Tornado relief funds.
- House File 2: Open enrollment for children health plans.
- House File 3: Disaster relief, amending MN statutes 2010 Section 12A.07 Subdivision 2.
- House File 4: Anti-bullying (Dibble's bill wasn't introduced in Senate)
- House File 5: Better options and training for Autism (Health insurance, autism service options, train service providers).
- House File 6: Resolution to have President and Congress review FBI Raids on Minnesota activists.
- House File 7: increase age for health care on dependents to 26 years old.
Who was absent: Senator Ann Rest, Rep. Steve Smith, Rep. Tim Mahoney, and outgoing Rep. Jeremy Kalin.
Rep. David Dill was back at work six days after kidney transplant: you could watch The Uptake's video of his return here
Governor Pawlenty signed flooding relief legislation Monday night. When the Senate was adjourning, Majority Leader Larry Pogemiller thanked every Senators and staff for showing up to do Special session and wished them luck during final two weeks of campaigning.
Issue of Session Weekly covering Special session is available online by clicking here.Session Day Note from Minnesota Senate is available online by clicking here
House Journal from Minnesota House is available online by clicking here
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