I got an email a few days ago from Transit for Livable Communities because I’d signed up to receive updates when I visited their booth at the Minnesota State Fair. TLC is a Twin Cities organization which is more than transit; it’s a non-profit organization working for “balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, bicycling, [...]
Archive for October, 2008
Back to the State Fair, sort of
Posted in Uncategorized on October 30, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Front page news
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Extra! extra! Read all about it on the front page of the News. Suzanne Rook has a story about women in Northfield politics in today’s issue.
I rarely think of myself as a “woman candidate” instead of simply a “candidate” and would prefer voters consider my experience and the personal qualities I’ve worked hard to [...]
Great Neighborhoods and the NDDC
Posted in Uncategorized on October 25, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Last night, the NDDC hosted their Annual Partnership Celebration at the Grand featuring a presentation by Jay Walljasper, author of The Great Neighborhood Book. This is a book which has been recommended to me repeatedly but which I haven’t read quite yet.
I’d call Mr. Walljasper’s approach “low tech, bottom up community development” aimed at regular [...]
Walk to School Day
Posted in Uncategorized on October 17, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Wednesday, October 8 was International Walk to School Day and Northfield’s second year to participate. True, some kids walk (and bicycle) to school every day, but they’re the minority. So, events like Walk to School Day are intended to educate kids, parents, schools and the community about the benefits of walking to school: improving kids’ [...]
Upcoming events
Posted in Uncategorized on October 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
The election season is heating up now.
You can hear from me and other local candidates at these forums:
On-line right now: Northfield Citizens Online has started its Election 2008 Forum. You can read about my positions and background then ask your own questions via e-mail. Candidates’ responses will be posted, then you can ask more [...]
