Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Unofficial results show that JoAnn Ward (DFL) beat Pam Cunningham (GOP) for the state House of Representatives District 53A.
JoAnn Ward (DFL) will be representing House District 53A, according to unofficial results from the Minnesota Secretary of State. Ward beat challenger Pam Cunningham (GOP) with 11,932 votes (56 percent) while Cunningham received 9,269 votes (43 percent). All 14 precincts reported their numbers just after 1:00 a.m. Wednesday. Below is a statement from Ward. "I am thrilled and humbled by this election. I send wholehearted thanks to the voters for believing in me. I will serve the needs and concerns of all the people of south Maplewood, south Oakdale, Landfall and western Woodbury. I embarked on this campaign to bring a positive message to the voters: we must get past the gridlock and deliver results that solve basic economic problems. I …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Woodbury resident Jerry Palesh voices his support for the Republican.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
I don’t get it. Pam Cunningham is the Republican-endorsed candidate for the House of Representatives in District 53A, right? But she drives a Prius, she is on a school board and she works as a nurse for a charity organization. Next you’re going to tell me that the school board was dominated by teacher-endorsed members and she calls her fellow board members friends. With that kind of background, she may be able to work with both Democrats and Republicans and get something positive done in the Legislature. Wow, that would be different, but then Pam Cunningham is a different kind of candidate who doesn’t meet the typical stereotypes. I am impressed by her achievements and I think it is time for something new and refreshing. —Jerry Palesh, …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
The League of Women Voters held forums for local candidates Tuesday night at City Hall.
Residents packed the Woodbury City Council chambers Tuesday night during a candidate forum for local Senate and House races. The League of Women Voters event, moderated by Grant resident Liz Nordling, touched on several topics, though job growth and bolstering the Minnesota economy were common themes throughout. The Republican- and DFL-endorsed candidates for Senate District 53 and House Districts 53A and 53B attended. Below are the responses from the House District 53A candidates. DFL candidate JoAnn Ward faces off against Republican Pam Cunningham. Related: Lillie and Kent: Woodbury Candidate Forum for Senate District 53 Cunningham A nurse and school board member, Cunningham said she wants to focus on fiscal responsibility, …
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Zignegos voice their support for the House District 53A candidate.
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Wednesday, October 3, 2012
We have known Pam Cunningham through church for over two decades. Our children have grown up together. It has been fun watching Pam guide her children to their now-adult pursuits of teacher, arboretum event planner, staff sergeant in the Air Force and college student. Through the years we have shared horseback riding, church picnics, weddings and the like. When our church was facing some challenges, it was decided to start a Parish Council. Pam was a natural selection as chairperson of this group. Despite her busy schedule, Pam stepped up. Instead of complaining about what was wrong, Pam set out to bring the diverse groups together and work toward solutions. The solutions that emerged were made stronger because Pam brought multiple sides …
Friday, April 6, 2012
With her second term on the District 622 School Board expiring this year, Pam Cunningham said the time is right to run for the House District 53A seat.
Seeking a seat in the Minnesota Legislature seemed like a natural progression for District 622 School Board member Pam Cunningham. Her current term ending this year, and “I didn’t ever plan to be on the school board forever,” she said. “But I love being engaged in the community and in the politics part of it,” said Cunningham, who recently received the Republican endorsement to run for the House seat in District 53A, which includes the northwest corner of Woodbury, southern Maplewood, Landfall and Oakdale south of 10th Street. Over her years on the school board, Cunningham said she’s learned firsthand how decisions at the state level influence local levels of government. As would be expected, Cunningham said she's interested in education, …
Jane
1:57 am on Thursday, October 11, 2012
Cunningham's assertion that Voter ID is a "simple idea" shows a possible inability to understand the impact of legislation. The idea may be "simple" but the implementation and cost would be horrific. Pam please spend time researching this issue: the impact and challenges to implement. Thanks not being willing to shift monies from our schools. more ›