[Mpls] 13th Ward Race

[Chris Johnson]

freealonzo at mn.rr.com wrote:
> There's an excellent article on today's City Pages about what is shaping up
> as one of the more hotly contested ward races in the City, the 13th Ward.
> Here's the link:
> 
> http://www.citypages.com/databank/26/1271/article13165.asp


Without stating my preference, I would like to say how fortunate we in Ward 13 
are to have the 3 candidates mentioned.  Perhaps unlike some of the choices in 
other contests or past races, I don't think Ward 13 residents can make a bad 
choice among Lisa McDonald, Michael Hohmann and Betsy Hodges.

I've met and spoken with all three.  None would be a poor representative for 
our ward.  All of them are focused on public service to their constituency and 
to the city.

The election will come down to each voter's personal priorities and how their 
personal political philosophies match up with those of the candidates.  One 
candidate might hold views more similar to a voter on a subset of issues, yet 
another candidate might be more effective over-all on all of the issues that 
will be faced.  It will be a difficult decision for many voters.

I think it's a fine example of good democracy in action -- although the 
projected costs give me pause.  If only all elected offices had several such 
well-qualified candidates seeking them, what a pleasant difference that might 
make.

--
Chris Johnson
Fulton