Dear Neighbors, Since the murder of George Floyd, community organizers have worked tirelessly to create a new vision for public safety in Minneapolis. This upcoming election is a culmination of that work: you will get to vote on the creation of a new Department of Public Safety that will be transparent and accountable to the… Continue reading Statement on Ballot Question #2 : Yes 4 Minneapolis
Hi Neighbor, This has been both an exciting and stressful week for all of us parents. Back-to-school season always brings a mix of emotions, but transitioning back to an in-person learning environment while COVID-19 still disrupts our lives has made it especially difficult this year. My wife and I are grateful that our daughter is… Continue reading Newsletter – September 13th, 2021
Hi Neighbor, It has been a busy week for me, the campaign, and our city. Fall sports season has officially begun and I’ve started coaching my step-daughter’s rec. soccer team again. I’ve also been out knocking doors every weekend and have really enjoyed seeing many of you in person. If I haven’t met you yet,… Continue reading Newsletter – September 7th, 2021
Ward 13 Challenger Mike Norton Calls on Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Linea Palmisano to Release MPD After-Action Report Before November Election Minneapolis, MN – Today, Mike Norton, candidate for Minneapolis City Council, called upon City leaders to take action in response to recently revealed details of appalling actions the Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) took against… Continue reading Ward 13 Challenger Mike Norton Calls on Mayor Jacob Frey and Council Member Linea Palmisano to Release MPD After-Action Report Before November Election
Newsletter – August 30th, 2021 Hi Neighbor, The public safety charter amendment (amendment #2 on your November ballot) was in the news a lot this past week. A few politicians weighed in with uninformed opinions on the pro-amendment campaign led by “Yes4Minneapolis.” You may have also received a mailer from a PAC called “All of… Continue reading Newsletter – August 30th, 2021
Newsletter – August 23rd, 2021 Hi Neighbor, I am amazed at the energy Ward 13 neighbors are bringing to this campaign. Together, we are making huge strides towards a more peaceful and equitable city. Thank you to everyone who came by on Saturday for our field kickoff and picnic. We had a blast door-knocking in… Continue reading Newsletter – August 23rd, 2021
Newsletter – August 16th, 2021 Hi Neighbor, I hope you’re enjoying the nice weather this week! It’s been a busy time for the campaign. The Star Tribune recently published an excellent, comprehensive piece on the effect of land-use rules in the metro area. It speaks about our history of requiring single-family zoning throughout the metro and the effects it… Continue reading Newsletter – August 16th , 2021
Newsletter – August 9th, 2021 Hi Neighbor, One thing our elected officials have owed Minneapolis residents for a long time is an in-depth, honest review of what happened in our city last summer. Thousands of our neighbors took to the streets to protest the murder of George Floyd. During those protests, hundreds of Minneapolitans,… Continue reading Newsletter – August 9th, 2021
Newsletter – August 2nd, 2021 Hi Neighbors, How are you? It’s been a busy summer and it’s hard to believe it’s already August. Though we came up just short of blocking our opponent from receiving the DFL endorsement in June, we gained the support of 150 energized delegates. We continue to gain momentum with dozens… Continue reading Newsletter – August 2nd, 2021
June 14th, 2021 First of all, thank you for supporting our campaign so far. When I started this campaign, I had no idea how much support I would receive. I’ve been overwhelmed and heartened by the number of people in Ward 13 who are passionate about fighting for positive change. So, whether you have volunteered with us,… Continue reading A Note On The DFL Caucuses + On To November