October 22, 2013

Last evening at Burroughs School, Linea Palmisano shared her priorities for the 13th Ward and Minneapolis. Linea – the DFL-endorsed candidate for City Council – participated in a debate with other council candidates. Here are a few of her remarks:

“One of my top priorities is holding the line on property taxes. To ensure that Minneapolis is a welcoming place to all, property taxes must be reasonable and must not drive folks out of Minneapolis. We need to grow the city in smart and sustainable ways to expand our tax base and reduce burdens on homeowners, renters and businesses.

Education has been a huge part of my life. I understand through my work founding NAVIGATE, a college program for immigrant students, that increasing the graduation rate and quality of education for our growing diverse student population is essential to making our city great. My efforts as your council member will be directed to helping our schools deliver a first class education.

While folks know that Southwest Minneapolis is one of the safest parts of the city, they are concerned that EVERY part of our city has good public safety. That response times from police and fire are prompt and that our police department is accountable and well-trained.

The environment is one of my passions and one that has driven much of my volunteer work in our community. I believe better multi-modal transit, clean water and better energy options will continue to make Minneapolis a competitive city and are goals our residents share.

Constituent service is one of the most important parts of being a good city council member. It’s important for a council member to get out of City Hall and into the community often. I’ll continue to be at neighborhood meetings, festivals and events, and issues meetings. My office staff will work hard to make sure your calls are answered personally and ensure inquiries are returned within 48 hours. I’ll bring development proposals out early to neighborhoods, and ensure all viewpoints are heard in the process.

You deserve a council member who acts with integrity. You can count on knowing where I am on an issue. You can also count on me to be open-minded and seek a lot of input before I make a decision. We may not agree on issues 100 percent of the time, but people have a right to know where I stand and how I make decisions. It is the best way to honor everyone’s views and perspectives.”

Your support will make the difference in Linea’s 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 Linea at (612) 305-8719 or send her an email via lineapalmisano@gmail.com

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