The public has a right to be concerned about the Vikings stadium. While I support the stadium being in Minneapolis, I have concerns about the financing plan. That being said, I believe the stadium is moving forward and we need to focus on how to make it work the best for all of us. I think the anger about the financing is overshadowing some of the excellent work being done with regards to the stadium. As mayor, I am committed to an open/transparent process with maximum neighborhood/community participation. As mayor, my goals are: 1. to ensure maximum employment/contracting opportunities for city residents; 2. development that is green, sustainable, open and accessible; 3. any development around the site provides housing opportunities for all income ranges; 4. any development around the site involves employment and tax base growth. There is an excellent plan in place to ensure maximum participation in the workforce by women/minority contractors and construction workers Said Mayoral Candidate Jackie Cherryhomes. Please, read Minn posts interview of all the 8 top mayoral candidates on where the stand on many important issues. Mind you the Viking Stadium and subsequent development that is worth close to two billion is happening in struggling Somali American neighborhood in Minneapolis. Jackies voice is very courageous and just. Please read every candidates stance on those issues that are dear to us and look up their past deeds to our community. Thanks all of you. minnpost/data/2013/10/minneapolis-mayoral-candidate-questionnaire
Posted on: Fri, 01 Nov 2013 04:01:43 +0000
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