It may be surprise to everyone in Democratic Farmer Labor Party that Ole Savior, a frequent candidate decided to file as Republican to run for Governor. Its latest stunt that Savior is pulling besides having an Elvis impostor as running mate.
I am sure after this, he will be banned from speaking at the next DFL state convention.
You could find the proof: Candidate Filing on Mark Ritchie’s website
Showing posts with label 2010 Election. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2010 Election. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Faribault native wants action in council run
By: James Warden, Faribault Daily
Sonny Wasilowski thinks City Council needs someone who can act decisively.
He’s watched the council discuss issues such as downtown color ordinances and cost-saving measures without taking any action.
“The residents of Faribault really deserve a person on the council who can make simple and tough decisions,” Wasilowski said. “From simple decisions to tough decisions, the leaders should be able to make those decisions quickly.”
The Faribault native is running for City Council and pledges to be a man of action if voters choose him to serve.
Faribault elects its council members at large. Councilwoman Kay Duchene and councilmen Roger Johnson and Kevin Voracek have terms expiring this year.
Wasilowski describes himself as neither a liberal nor conservative. He said he’ll listen to all ideas and then take action.
“I’m just a public servant. I’ve done a lot of community involvement,” the 29-year-old said.
Wasilowski promised to manage the city’s budget challenges by working with city staff to hear how they thought Faribault could save money. He likes proposals they introduced last summer that included employee furloughs and 38-hour work weeks.
He’d also like to compress the the current opening hours into a Tuesday to Friday schedule that maintains the same hours but keeps the offices open later in the evening.
Faribault does not need to raise taxes to manage its budget crunch, Wasilowski said.
“I have the fullest confidence that the city employees know what needs to be done without raising taxes,” he wrote in an e-mail to the Daily News. “Along with community members, they’ve submitted many suggestions — I would aggressively go through them and take action on those suggestions to cut costs.”
Wasilowski is on the Daily News’ reader advisory panel.
Wasilowski has been involved in a variety of service organizations. He spent two years on the Site Council for Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, where he also went to school.
“I just happen to be deaf. It’s not a big part of who I am,” he said.
He also attended Jefferson Elementary, Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
Wasilowski also is a board member for Christ Through Hands Ministry and helped the Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association and the Faribault Deaf Club attain 501(c)(3) status.
This experience, and his willingness to make the tough decisions, would make him an asset on the council, he said.
“I believe the city is doing good right now, but it could be great,” he said.
— Staff writer James Warden may be reached at 333-3127
Sonny Wasilowski thinks City Council needs someone who can act decisively.
He’s watched the council discuss issues such as downtown color ordinances and cost-saving measures without taking any action.
“The residents of Faribault really deserve a person on the council who can make simple and tough decisions,” Wasilowski said. “From simple decisions to tough decisions, the leaders should be able to make those decisions quickly.”
The Faribault native is running for City Council and pledges to be a man of action if voters choose him to serve.
Faribault elects its council members at large. Councilwoman Kay Duchene and councilmen Roger Johnson and Kevin Voracek have terms expiring this year.
Wasilowski describes himself as neither a liberal nor conservative. He said he’ll listen to all ideas and then take action.
“I’m just a public servant. I’ve done a lot of community involvement,” the 29-year-old said.
Wasilowski promised to manage the city’s budget challenges by working with city staff to hear how they thought Faribault could save money. He likes proposals they introduced last summer that included employee furloughs and 38-hour work weeks.
He’d also like to compress the the current opening hours into a Tuesday to Friday schedule that maintains the same hours but keeps the offices open later in the evening.
Faribault does not need to raise taxes to manage its budget crunch, Wasilowski said.
“I have the fullest confidence that the city employees know what needs to be done without raising taxes,” he wrote in an e-mail to the Daily News. “Along with community members, they’ve submitted many suggestions — I would aggressively go through them and take action on those suggestions to cut costs.”
Wasilowski is on the Daily News’ reader advisory panel.
Wasilowski has been involved in a variety of service organizations. He spent two years on the Site Council for Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf, where he also went to school.
“I just happen to be deaf. It’s not a big part of who I am,” he said.
He also attended Jefferson Elementary, Faribault Middle School and Faribault High School.
Wasilowski also is a board member for Christ Through Hands Ministry and helped the Georgia American Sign Language Teachers Association and the Faribault Deaf Club attain 501(c)(3) status.
This experience, and his willingness to make the tough decisions, would make him an asset on the council, he said.
“I believe the city is doing good right now, but it could be great,” he said.
— Staff writer James Warden may be reached at 333-3127
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Otremba to leave Minnesota House
By Tom Scheck, Polinaut
DFL Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba has always been a quiet member of the Minnesota House. She rarely spoke on the House floor and appeared shy around reporters. So it's no surprise that she decided to announce her retirement through a press release than in a retirement speech on the last night of session. Today, Otremba released a statement saying she's retiring:
"It has been an incredible privilege to serve the citizens of District 11B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. There is no greater honor in a democracy than to be selected by one's fellow citizens to represent them in the halls of government. I will always be grateful for the years I've had to serve in our beautiful Capitol, working to enhance the quality of life for all Minnesotans."
"Public service has been a part of my life, even before I came to the Legislature. In fact, it was my dad who brought me to my first precinct caucus. Since that day, I've never stopped working to shine a light on the wonderful things than make Greater Minnesotas quality of life so special. I will continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to rural Minnesotans - agriculture, the environment and conservation, health care, quality education and a firm commitment to protecting life from conception until natural death.
"Now I'm looking forward to spending more time with my family, especially with my two grandbabies. I'm also looking forward to having more time with all of the friends Ive made over the years who continue to be such a big part of my life. And I might even do a little sewing, too."
"I cannot say 'Thank You' often enough to the voters of Todd and Douglas for giving me and my beloved husband Ken the opportunity to be their voice in the Minnesota House. It has been a blessing and a gift."
Otremba was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1997. She won a special election after the death of her husband, Representative Ken Otremba. House DFLers say her win was the first special election victory by a DFLer in Minnesota history.
Republicans have long targeted Otremba suggesting that she was vulnerable in past election cycles but voters kept sending her back to St. Paul. It could be a prime pickup for the GOP since John McCain and Norm Coleman won the district handily.
Otremba is the 22nd member of the Legislature to retire. There are 14 House retirements and 8 retirements in the Minnesota Senate.
DFL Rep. Mary Ellen Otremba has always been a quiet member of the Minnesota House. She rarely spoke on the House floor and appeared shy around reporters. So it's no surprise that she decided to announce her retirement through a press release than in a retirement speech on the last night of session. Today, Otremba released a statement saying she's retiring:
"It has been an incredible privilege to serve the citizens of District 11B in the Minnesota House of Representatives. There is no greater honor in a democracy than to be selected by one's fellow citizens to represent them in the halls of government. I will always be grateful for the years I've had to serve in our beautiful Capitol, working to enhance the quality of life for all Minnesotans."
"Public service has been a part of my life, even before I came to the Legislature. In fact, it was my dad who brought me to my first precinct caucus. Since that day, I've never stopped working to shine a light on the wonderful things than make Greater Minnesotas quality of life so special. I will continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to rural Minnesotans - agriculture, the environment and conservation, health care, quality education and a firm commitment to protecting life from conception until natural death.
"Now I'm looking forward to spending more time with my family, especially with my two grandbabies. I'm also looking forward to having more time with all of the friends Ive made over the years who continue to be such a big part of my life. And I might even do a little sewing, too."
"I cannot say 'Thank You' often enough to the voters of Todd and Douglas for giving me and my beloved husband Ken the opportunity to be their voice in the Minnesota House. It has been a blessing and a gift."
Otremba was first elected to the Minnesota House in 1997. She won a special election after the death of her husband, Representative Ken Otremba. House DFLers say her win was the first special election victory by a DFLer in Minnesota history.
Republicans have long targeted Otremba suggesting that she was vulnerable in past election cycles but voters kept sending her back to St. Paul. It could be a prime pickup for the GOP since John McCain and Norm Coleman won the district handily.
Otremba is the 22nd member of the Legislature to retire. There are 14 House retirements and 8 retirements in the Minnesota Senate.
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
REP. JEREMY KALIN WILL NOT SEEK REELECTION IN 2010
MATT SWANSON, MINNESOTA HOUSE OF REPRSENTATIVES
State Representative Jeremy Kalin announced today that he will not seek re-election for a third term. He issued the following statement:
"Serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives is an incredible honor. I've been lucky enough to earn the trust of my neighbors all across Chisago County for two terms. I'm confident that I would have won their trust for another term, but my name won't be on the ballot in November.
“My wife and I were married during my first year in office. For 2 and a half years, we've managed the very hectic life of a State Representative from Chisago County and an ob-gyn phsyician delivering babies 45 miles away in Minneapolis. We've decided to take a break from campaigns and elected office and enjoy our lives together, while we can still call ourselves ‘newlyweds.’
"Public service is in my blood. I am sure that the call to serve our great state will be present throughout my life. For now, I am focused on the task at hand in the legislative session - Minnesota's short- and long-term economic recovery. I cannot say 'Thank You' often enough to the voters of Chisago County for the chance to be their voice in the Minnesota House. It is truly a privilege in every sense of the word."
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Among his key accomplishments so far in his two terms, Rep. Kalin chief-authored two pieces of landmark legislation. In 2007, Kalin's first session in the House, Rep. Kalin worked with Sen. Scott Dibble and the Pawlenty administration to craft the Demand Efficiency Act, the nation's strongest energy conservation standard.
In 2009, Rep. Kalin was selected by the White House to chair CLEAN, the national Coalition of Legislators for Energy Action Now working with the Obama Administration and the U.S. Senate to pass comprehensive clean energy jobs and climate legislation.
In 2008, Kalin partnered with the Pentagon and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to pass the Military and Overseas Voting Act. Kalin's leadership resulted in a 450 percent increase in military and overseas ballots getting counted in the 2008 election.
Rep. Kalin played a key role in several Chisago County initiatives, including securing state bonding funds to acquire and create Camp Ojiketa Regional Park in Chisago City. Kalin also helped deliver needed state funds to build the new North Branch bridge, and to advance the Highway 8 project to revitalize downtown Lindstrom. Rep. Kalin secured federal Recovery Act dollars to develop the carbon-neutral bio-business park in the Chisago Lakes area.
Rep. Kalin's pending legislation in the 2010 session include state incentives for investing in innovative clean energy technologies, as well as financial tools for homeowners and small businesses to reduce their energy costs. Kalin's Ratepayer Protection Act will provide needed electricity rate reforms to protect Minnesota consumers.
State Representative Jeremy Kalin announced today that he will not seek re-election for a third term. He issued the following statement:
"Serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives is an incredible honor. I've been lucky enough to earn the trust of my neighbors all across Chisago County for two terms. I'm confident that I would have won their trust for another term, but my name won't be on the ballot in November.
“My wife and I were married during my first year in office. For 2 and a half years, we've managed the very hectic life of a State Representative from Chisago County and an ob-gyn phsyician delivering babies 45 miles away in Minneapolis. We've decided to take a break from campaigns and elected office and enjoy our lives together, while we can still call ourselves ‘newlyweds.’
"Public service is in my blood. I am sure that the call to serve our great state will be present throughout my life. For now, I am focused on the task at hand in the legislative session - Minnesota's short- and long-term economic recovery. I cannot say 'Thank You' often enough to the voters of Chisago County for the chance to be their voice in the Minnesota House. It is truly a privilege in every sense of the word."
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Among his key accomplishments so far in his two terms, Rep. Kalin chief-authored two pieces of landmark legislation. In 2007, Kalin's first session in the House, Rep. Kalin worked with Sen. Scott Dibble and the Pawlenty administration to craft the Demand Efficiency Act, the nation's strongest energy conservation standard.
In 2009, Rep. Kalin was selected by the White House to chair CLEAN, the national Coalition of Legislators for Energy Action Now working with the Obama Administration and the U.S. Senate to pass comprehensive clean energy jobs and climate legislation.
In 2008, Kalin partnered with the Pentagon and Secretary of State Mark Ritchie to pass the Military and Overseas Voting Act. Kalin's leadership resulted in a 450 percent increase in military and overseas ballots getting counted in the 2008 election.
Rep. Kalin played a key role in several Chisago County initiatives, including securing state bonding funds to acquire and create Camp Ojiketa Regional Park in Chisago City. Kalin also helped deliver needed state funds to build the new North Branch bridge, and to advance the Highway 8 project to revitalize downtown Lindstrom. Rep. Kalin secured federal Recovery Act dollars to develop the carbon-neutral bio-business park in the Chisago Lakes area.
Rep. Kalin's pending legislation in the 2010 session include state incentives for investing in innovative clean energy technologies, as well as financial tools for homeowners and small businesses to reduce their energy costs. Kalin's Ratepayer Protection Act will provide needed electricity rate reforms to protect Minnesota consumers.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Minnesota's 2010 Precinct Caucuses set for Feb 2 2010
If you are interested in attending precinect caucus but not sure where to go? Secretary of State Mark Ritchie provide nonpartisan information on where caucueses are at.
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie's Caucus finder
More details on Caucus
Secretary of State Mark Ritchie's Caucus finder
More details on Caucus
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