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October 30, 2023 - November 5, 2023
Roslyn Harmon for Mayor of Golden Valley
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Maurice Harris, incumbent, Golden Valley City Council
Elliot Payne, incumbent, Ward 1, Minneapolis City Council
Michael Rainville, incumbent, Ward 3, Minneapolis City Council
LaTrisha Vetaw, incumbent, Ward 4, Minneapolis City Council
Jeremiah Ellison, incumbent, Ward 5, Minneapolis City Council
Andrea Jenkin, incumbent, Ward 8, Minneapolis City Council
Anika Bowie, Ward 1, St. Paul City Council
Cheniqua Johnson, Ward 7, St. Paul City Council
We endorse Roslyn Harmon for Mayor of Golden Valley Public safety: Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments have experienced leadership who believe in creating an inclusive community where every resident, regardless of race and background, feels safe and protected. We owe a debt of gratitude to these brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect and serve us. It’s essential that we not only recognize their sacrifices but also provide them with the support and resources they need to cope with the unique challenges they encounter in their line of duty. Taxes: We cannot afford to tax people out of their homes! We need to keep our taxes low, with diverse housing options to ensure affordability for all people and life stages. Housing: I support housing choices that preserve our residential character while serving the diverse needs of young people starting out, busy professionals, families, elders aging in place, and lower-income households. Building community: Local non-profits and entrepreneurs— including women and minority-owned businesses, collaborating with local business organizations, economic development agencies, and other community partners can provide resources, mentorship programs, and
networking opportunities. We endorse Maurice Harris, incumbent, Golden Valley City Council A member of the city council since 2020, Harris personifies calm, steady and compassionate leadership, prioritizing data-driven approaches to difficult issues. We endorse Elliot Payne, incumbent, Ward 1, Minneapolis City Council Payne says this is a moment of opportunity for Minneapolis, because challenges we face are all connected. Put justice first in all city policies, he says. Priorities: Fully funding Public Safety and expanding alternative responses to policing that keep all of our neighbors safe; Housing and zoning policies that make the energy of the Eastside affordable for all; Creating and implementing solutions that keep our neighborhoods livable for generations to come. We endorse Michael Rainville, incumbent, Ward 3, Minneapolis City Council Rainville says public safety for all residents of Minneapolis must be the #1 priority for our city government.
To that end, he has: Supported new MPD leadership Supported the creation of the Department of Public Safety Supported increased funding for MPD and alternatives to policing Rainville says social justice and economic prosperity are intrinsically linked. We cannot foster equitable outcomes without improving economic opportunities for those who need them most. We endorse LaTrisha Vetaw, incumbent, Ward 4, Minneapolis City Council Vitaw’s #1 Priority: Public safety. Chaired the Public Health and Safety Committee. Helped select Commissioner of Public Safety and new Police Chief. Secured $300k in funding for lighting improvements on the Northside Secured $1 million for community safety efforts aimed at reducing violent crime. We endorse Jeremiah Ellison, incumbent, Ward 5, Minneapolis City Council Ellison delivers: Tenant Protection ordinance, putting a cap on how much landlords can charge for
security deposits and expanding housing accessibility; the Renter First policy, changing the way the city does housing inspections to ensure housing stability for the city’s most vulnerable tenants, holding landlords accountable without punishing their tenants, establishing the city’s Tenant Relocation Ordinance, Emergency Repair Board, and Emergency Stabilization pilot program. Funding upstream solutions to violence, including establishing the Office of Violence Prevention in 2018, and in the past 3 years, the office has grown from a capacity of $500,000 to a capacity of $2.5 million. The Office of Violence Prevention aims to break the cycle of violence by using a community-centered, public health approach Established the Commercial Property Development Fund to ensure greater opportunity for local, Blackand POC-owned businesses to buy commercial buildings in the communities they live in and serve. Worked with community activists, MN Pollution Control, and the Attorney General’s office to shut down the Northern Metal’s shredder ahead of schedule. Interventions that are race conscious and grounded in
our history. We endorse Andrea Jenkin, incumbent, Ward 8, Minneapolis City Council Jenkins is the first Black transgender woman to be elected to public office in the United States. She was first elected to the council in 2017 with 73% of the vote. Jenkins won over 80% of votes cast in her first reelection bid. Before being elected, Jenkins worked for twelve years as a policy aide to two members of the Minneapolis City Council both of whom served as vicepresidents of the city council. Jenkins was elected Council president after winning her second term election. Experience matters. We endorse Anika Bowie, Ward 1, St. Paul City Council Community centered: Invest in roads Safe and accessible streets Modernize infrastructure Prioritize public tansportation Support local businesses Engage community Community-First Public Safety Protect $15 minimum
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We endorse Cheniqua Johnson, Ward 7, St. Paul City Council Worked in politics, governance, public service for the past decade in the Twin Cities. Graduate from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities with bachelors in Family Social Science Program Officer, Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Eastside Funders Group Saint Paul’s Cultural STAR Board Police Chief Examining Committee as an Eastside representative. District 6 Representative on the Ramsey County Appeals and Equalization Former DFL 20202022 State Party Officer- DFL Outreach & Inclusion Officer Former Congressional Staffer for Rep. Keith Ellison Former Staffer for Hennepin County Commissioner, Angela Conley Former City of Saint Paul staffer for the City’s Right Track Program and in the HREEO department as the City’s Equity and Inclusion Officer
IN MEMORIAM: Richard Roundtree, Trailblazing “Shaft” Actor, Dies at 81 By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia Richard Roundtree, the iconic actor renowned for portraying the suave private detective in the groundbreaking “Shaft” film series, has died at 81. His longtime manager, Patrick McMinn, confirmed that Roundtree succumbed to pancreatic cancer at his residence in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The legendary actor battled and triumphed over breast cancer in 1993 and underwent a double mastectomy. “Richard’s work and career served as a turning point for African American leading men,” McMinn said. “The impact he had on the industry cannot be overstated.” Roundtree’s legacy extended beyond the 1970s classics. He reprised his iconic role in the 2000 “Shaft” film, sharing the screen with Samuel L. Jackson, who portrayed his nephew. The film was a revival that aimed to captivate a wider audience, and Roundtree and Jackson returned in the same roles for the 2019 rendition starring Jessie T. Usher. In a heartfelt social media post,
Jackson hailed Roundtree as the “prototype” and praised him as “the best ever to do it.” Jackson added, “SHAFT, as we know it, is & will always be his Creation. His passing leaves a deep hole not only in my heart but I’m sure a lotta y’all’s, too.” Born on July 9, 1942, in New Rochelle, New York, to John and Kathryn Roundtree, the young Roundtree showed promise in athletics and academics. He attended New Rochelle High School, earning recognition for his contributions to the school’s nationally-ranked football team. In 1961, Roundtree’s athletic prowess earned him a scholarship to Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. However, his passion for acting and modeling prompted him to leave school in 1963. Roundtree’s career took off when Eunice Johnson of Ebony magazine recruited him to model at the Ebony Fashion Fair in 1963. He joined the Negro Ensemble Company in 1967, where he delivered a memorable performance as boxing legend Jack Johnson in “The Great White Hope.” The pivotal moment in Roundtree’s career came in 1971, he landed the role of
Shaft in the Gordon Parksdirected film. The film’s success catapulted Roundtree to stardom, culminating in two sequels: “Shaft’s Big Score” (1972) and “Shaft in Africa” (1973). In recognition of his exceptional talent, Roundtree received the Golden Globe Most Promising Newcomer Award in 1972. According to the HistoryMakers, throughout the 1970s and 1980s, Roundtree graced the silver screen in an array of films, including “Earthquake” (1974), “Escape to Athena” (1979), “A Game for Vultures” (1979), and “Day of The Assassin” (1979). He also made a memorable appearance in the 1977 ABC television miniseries “Roots.” In the ensuing decades, Roundtree continued to leave an indelible mark in the entertainment industry, appearing in various television series such as “Soul Food,” “Desperate Housewives,” “Heroes,” and “Grey’s Anatomy.” He secured a recurring role in the 2013 television show “Being Mary Jane” alongside Gabrielle Union and Margaret Avery. Roundtree further graced FOX’s television series “Star” with his presence in 2017 and 2018. In 1993, Roundtree faced a rare form
FROM THE EVERETT COLLECTION
Richard Roundtree in Shaft, 1971 of male breast cancer with unwavering determination. His resilience led him to become a prominent advocate for breast cancer awareness, lending his voice to the Susan G. Komen
Foundation and the Know Your Score Men’s Health Initiative. Roundtree earned numerous awards, including the MTV Lifetime Achievement Award for his iconic portrayal of Shaft,
an Image Award nomination in 1998, a Peabody Award in 2002, and a Black Theater Alliance Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010.