Hi Everyone,

Linea’s son Charlie here! I’m only two but I was really excited when my mom decided to run for Minneapolis City Council. She is a great mom, so I think she will be a great Council Member too.

Her birthday is coming on Sunday, September 29th, and I want to give her something she needs. So I’m taking my mom door knocking, and I’m hoping all our friends will join us.

Can you help talk to people in the Ward about my mom and the election? I want everyone to know how great she is.

We’ll meet first for a brief training on Sunday September 29th at noon before pairing up to knock on doors (I get to go with my mom). Then we’ll all come back for birthday cake!

I hope to see you there!

-Charlie

With special guests:

• Michael Freeman, Hennepin County Attorney
• Barb Johnson, City Council President
• Elizabeth Glidden, City Council Member
• Rebecca Gagnon, Minneapolis School Board
• Brad Bourn, Minneapolis Park Board
• Susan Allen, State Representative
• Cristina and Chris Palmisano

September 14, 2013

Residents want to know that when they dial 911 in an emergency they will receive a rapid fire or police fire response.  In serving as an EMT, and later working in the disaster recovery industry, I understand the importance of a rapid response.  And, while Southwest Minneapolis is a relatively safe place, we read all too often about youth and guns and children in the crossfire within our city.  We must work to make all neighborhoods safe places to live, work and play.

Linea supports increased staffing for our Police Department

Currently we have 840 sworn police officers, down from 893.  Fire crews often operate with three instead of four crew members on a truck.  Our public safety forces are aging and it is crucial for us to hire and train new recruits.

In his proposed 2014 budget, the Mayor would fund new firefighter and cadet classes and Community Service Officers.  This is a good start.  And, I support increased staffing for our Police and Fire Departments so we have a full crew on fire trucks and a fully-staffed Police Department.

Linea and Charlie with Minneapolis Firefighters

In enlisting new recruits, let’s make sure our public safety departments better reflect the population in Minneapolis.  I have and will continue to support initiatives to promote cultural competency training, community engagement, prompt handling of complaints, and accountability.

I am proud that Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82 and the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis stand with me in my campaign.

Your support will make the difference in my campaign for City Council.  To show your support with a lawn sign this fall, click here.  If you would like to volunteer on the campaign, or make a financial contribution, click here.  You can even “Like” us on Facebook, click here!

If you have questions about issues or our campaign, please contact me at (612) 305-8719, or lineapalmisano@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Linea Palmisano

Ward 13 Candidate for Minneapolis City Council

September 5, 2013

I’m proud to announce my recent endorsement by SEIU MN State Council (Service Employees International Union).  SEIU represents the workers who provide care and support for our community in hospitals, nursing homes, schools, child care and the Twin Cities largest public and private buildings.  With 30,000 members statewide, SEIU is Minnesota’s fourth largest and fastest-growing labor union.

This is our sixth labor endorsement.  Minneapolis Building Trades, Minneapolis Firefighters Local 82, Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation AFL-CIO, AFSCME Council 5, and the Police Officers Federation of Minneapolis stand with me in my campaign for City Council.

I support the work that unions do to ensure fair wages, good working conditions, and steady jobs for their members.  Good jobs and pay help city residents afford housing and create a stable home life to raise their children and guarantee their steady attendance at our public schools.  Union jobs, particularly those of SEIU members, also help our diverse city residents achieve the American Dream.

Your support will make the difference in my campaign for City Council.  To show your support with a lawn sign this fall, click here.  If you would like to volunteer on the campaign, or make a financial contribution, click here.  You can even “Like” us on Facebook, click here!

If you have questions about issues or our campaign, please feel free to call me at (612) 305-8719 or send me an email via lineapalmisano@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Linea Palmisano, 13th Ward City Council Candidate

August 28, 2013

Two recent developments at City Hall should benefit 13th Ward residents in years ahead.

Energy Goals.

On August 16, the City Council decided not to place an initiative on the November 2013 ballot to authorize the city to establish a municipal utility. The Council’s resolution declared that “energy should be affordable for Minneapolis ratepayers, reliable, resilient to external shocks in the face of a changing climate, efficiently delivered and used, and should come from increasingly renewable sources.” The city will negotiate new franchise agreements so that the city and its energy providers work in partnership to meet these goals.

Mayor’s Budget.

On August 15, the Mayor delivered his proposed 2014 budget to the City Council and community. The budget would fund 30 new police cadets and 20 Community Service Officers. The budget would also fund three new classes of firefighters – 45 total in 2013 and 2014.

The Mayor’s proposal also supports cultural competency training and community engagement for the Police Department. With an increase in Local Government Aid, the Mayor’s budget calls for a 1% reduction in the city’s property tax levy.

These policies – progressive energy goals, not city takeover of utilities; an investment in public safety resources; stable or reduced property taxes – should benefit 13th Ward residents, and I support them.

In years ahead, I support additional funding for our Police and Fire Departments so we have a full crew on fire trucks and a fully-staffed police department.

Your support will make the difference in my campaign for City Council. To show your support with a lawn sign this fall, click here. If you would like to volunteer on the campaign, or make a financial contribution, click here. You can even “Like” us on Facebook, click here!

If you have questions about issues or our campaign, please feel free to call me at (612) 305-8719 or send me an email via lineapalmisano@gmail.com

Sincerely,

Linea Palmisano

Ward 13 Candidate for Minneapolis City Council