SOURCE: POLITICAL ANIMAL
By Rachel E. Stassen-Berger on July 21, 2009
During two days next week, politics types in Eagan will get visits from at least 16 potential candidates for governor, the current governor, chairs of both major political parties, the Minnesota House speaker, the current auditor and the current attorney general.
On Monday, July 27 District 38 Republicans will gather for a fundraiser that will include: Gov. Tim Pawlenty, MN Republican Chair Tony Sutton and Deputy Chair Michael Brodkorb and gubernatorial candidates Pat Anderson, Tom Emmer, Bill Haas, David Hann, Mike Jungbauer, Paul Kohls, and Marty Seifert, according to the organizers.
Two days later, Democrats will have their own gathering. They are holding a "family picnic" featuring state DFL Party Chair Brian Melendez & Party Associate Chair Donna Cassutt MN House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher, state Auditor Rebecca Otto, Attorney General Lori Swanson, SD38 state Senator Jim Carlson, HD38A state Rep. Sandra Masin, HD38B state Rep. Mike Obermueller, and the following folks whom the organizers refer to as "gubernatorial candidates": former U.S. Sen. Mark Dayton, state Sens. Tom Bakk and John Marty, state Rep. Paul Thissen, former state Sen. Steve Kelley, former state Rep. Matt Entenza, St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman, Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner and Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak.
(Neither Coleman nor Rybak have filed for governor. Kelliher hasn't either but has made moves that make it look like she will.)
The suburban district has a lot of political power in its boundaries:
•Pawlenty lives in Eagan and used to represent the district in the House.
•Attorney General Swanson is an Eaganite
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•Pat Anderson, a GOP 2010er, is the former mayor of Eagan.
•GOP deputy chair Brodkorb lives in Eagan.
•Three years ago, the state Senator and the two state House members were Republican. Now all three are Democrats.
•While the area picked Democrats for the state House last cycle and favored President Obama, it also went for Republican U.S. Rep. John Kline over his Democratic challenger and Republican U.S. Senate candidate Norm Coleman over current U.S. Sen. Al Franken.
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Roberta Gibbons is running against Senator Chris Gerlach
By RACH EGGERT, Rach's Political Report
June 11, 2009
Roberta Gibbons, a longtime DFL activist of Apple Valley have officially launched campaign website. As for now, she is just talking with citizens of district and listens to concerns that happen around the district.
Roberta will run against State Senator, Chris Gerlach, a republican in next year's State Senate election for Senate district 37. She is going to seek DFL endorsement from Senate District 37 DFL next year.
According to her campaign website, Roberta and her family moved to Apple Valley from Eagan in 1992 for better education for her son. Her father is still active in union. Her siblings live in the district.
One of her top issue is public transit. She served on Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Local Advisory Group, and have been actively pushing for the extension of light rail that would run into south metro. She is aware of Joan LeVasseur, a deaf run and hit victim who died last March and she also want to make Cedar Avenue more pedestrian friendly.
Her other issue is higher education. She wanted college tuition to be more affordable. As for disability issue, she is not well versed but learning about the issue from former State Representative Shelley Madore who was very strong supporter of disability community when served in the legislature.
"Together, we are going to see about making some changes to this district. Apple Valley, Rosemount and Burnsville are wonderful places to live, but there are things that need to be changed to make our cities more liveable for everyone. I'm hoping I get the chance to do just that." Gibbons said.
Senate District 37 encompasses Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Rosemount.
Roberta Gibbons for State Senate website
June 11, 2009
Roberta Gibbons, a longtime DFL activist of Apple Valley have officially launched campaign website. As for now, she is just talking with citizens of district and listens to concerns that happen around the district.
Roberta will run against State Senator, Chris Gerlach, a republican in next year's State Senate election for Senate district 37. She is going to seek DFL endorsement from Senate District 37 DFL next year.
According to her campaign website, Roberta and her family moved to Apple Valley from Eagan in 1992 for better education for her son. Her father is still active in union. Her siblings live in the district.
One of her top issue is public transit. She served on Cedar Avenue Bus Rapid Transit Local Advisory Group, and have been actively pushing for the extension of light rail that would run into south metro. She is aware of Joan LeVasseur, a deaf run and hit victim who died last March and she also want to make Cedar Avenue more pedestrian friendly.
Her other issue is higher education. She wanted college tuition to be more affordable. As for disability issue, she is not well versed but learning about the issue from former State Representative Shelley Madore who was very strong supporter of disability community when served in the legislature.
"Together, we are going to see about making some changes to this district. Apple Valley, Rosemount and Burnsville are wonderful places to live, but there are things that need to be changed to make our cities more liveable for everyone. I'm hoping I get the chance to do just that." Gibbons said.
Senate District 37 encompasses Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Rosemount.
Roberta Gibbons for State Senate website
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Senate District 37 DFL Special Convention
SD37 DFL Convention Burnhaven Library
Senate District 37 Convention & Officer Elections
Electing SD37 Chair, Associate Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Affirmative Action Office and various vacant Director positions.
Various elected officials have been invited to speak.
Event Contact: Roberta Gibbons, SD37 Convention Coordinator, PRGibb@aol.com or 952-432-5976
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Address:1101 Country Road 42Burnsville, MN 55306
Senate District 37 Convention & Officer Elections
Electing SD37 Chair, Associate Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Affirmative Action Office and various vacant Director positions.
Various elected officials have been invited to speak.
Event Contact: Roberta Gibbons, SD37 Convention Coordinator, PRGibb@aol.com or 952-432-5976
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2009 Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Address:1101 Country Road 42Burnsville, MN 55306
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