Wednesday, November 14, 2012
The re-elected House member also thanks voters for their support on Election Day.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
As we move on from election season to the holiday season, I would like to thank Ann Marie Metzger for her willingness to run for office in Woodbury District 53B. I know it is not easy, but challengers keep the process competitive, and that is a good thing. As our former Mayor Hargis used to say, “iron sharpens iron, and that’s when the sparks fly.” Related: Woodbury Election Results Every election cycle is important, but I was particularly anxious to see the results of the ballot questions so I could get a better pulse of our district moving forward. In summary, the senate district was similar with 43.07 percent (53A) and 43.20 percent (53B)—most of you do not think we should amend the constitution to define the word “marriage.” …
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
How did your city vote on the constitutional amendment to require photo ID to vote?
Here's how residents in a selection of Minnesota cities voted on the proposed Voter ID amendment to the state Constitution, which would have required photo ID at polling places. Statewide, the ballot measure failed to pass the 50 percent level of support it needed (46.34 percent with all but three Minnesota precincts' results). But if citizens in 14 of these Patch communities had their way, the state Constitution would have a new amendment. Support for the amendment in these cities covered by Patch ranged from 19.30 percent in Southwest Minneapolis to 61.23 percent in St. Michael.* "No" in the table below includes ballots on which voter left "Yes" and "No" blank. NOTE: These are unofficial figures until local canvassing boards verify them…
With most ballots in, Yes votes were mired well below the 50 percent needed to change the Minnesota Constitution.
Minnesota voters rejected a constitutional amendment Tuesday that would have required them to show photo ID before they cast their ballots. It was past 1:30 a.m. Wednesday when the Associated Press called the ballot question for the Vote No forces. At 1:45 a.m., with 87.47 percent of precincts reporting, the Minnesota Secretary of State estimated that yes votes were 45.74 percent of all ballots cast. Update (Wednesday, 3:30 p.m.). Unofficial results now show these results: The ballot measure needed more than 50 percent to pass. Growing Optimism Earlier in the long evening, with about 675,000 ballots counted, Our Vote Our Future spokesman Eric Fought said, "We're optimistic" about the Vote No chances. He added, "It could tighten up a little…
Saturday, November 3, 2012
he latest from Woodbury Patch’s Local Voices.
Here are this week’s blog posts. If you're interested in joining our Local Voices roll, email kris.janisch@patch.com. Seeing Red Those Ted Lillie signs have me seeing red. (Frederick Hess) Unleash Your Inner Ghoul Leave the modern world behind. (Margaret Wachholz) More Hours and More Books! County commissioners found money for more hours at the Library... and Library Partners has raised enough money for more books! (Ken Stone) Juicing Experience: Days 12 & 13 Made an awesome combination of fruit and vegetables. I drank almost the whole carafe by myself; again. (Rhonda Fitzgerald) Woodbury Real Estate Update: Oct. 30, 2012 Builders have restored confidence and price rebounds are helping more homeowners out from underwater than you might …
Monday, October 15, 2012
Patch political cartoons from Steve Brady.
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Here are the latest Dan Riley political cartoons created by Washington County resident Steve Brady. What do you think of his (admittedly left-leaning) takes on politics? Tell us in the comments section. Related Links: Voter ID Amendment Debate (MPR) In debate, Biden schools Ryan (Washington Post)
Saturday, October 13, 2012
The latest from Woodbury Patch’s Local Voices.
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Saturday, October 13, 2012
Here are this week’s blog posts—lots of political analysis, but also some great posts about food and fall. If you're interested in joining our Local Voices roll, email kris.janisch@patch.com. Same Sex Marriage? A discussion of the roots and implications of the same-sex marriage debate. (Thomas St Martin) Embracing Our Struggle “If I am not for myself, then who will be for me? And if I am only for myself, then what am I? And if not now, when?” —Rabbi Hillel (Margaret Wachholz) Paul Davis Offers Tips for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 7-13 Even though we have a great fire department in Woodbury, there have been a lot of fires in 2012. Here are some tips to prevent fires. (Caleb Brunz) Boost That Immune System Here are some tips to build your …
Monday, October 8, 2012
The latest political cartoons created by Washington County resident Steve Brady.
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Monday, October 8, 2012
What do you think of Brady's (admittedly left-leaning) take on politics? Tell us in the comments section. Related links: Debate Praise for Romney as Obama is Faulted as Flat (New York Times) Would voter ID amendment really prevent voter fraud? (MPR)
Monday, August 27, 2012
On Monday, the justices voted 4-2 in favor of the Republican-controlled Legislature on the wording of the voter ID and same-sex marriage amendments.
On Nov. 6, the ballot titles and questions for the voter ID and same-sex marriage amendments will appear as the Republican-controlled Legislature wrote them, according to the Star Tribune. The Minnesota Supreme Court on Monday affirmed the wording legislators chose, instead of those submitted by Secretary of State Mark Ritchie. On the ballot, the title above the voter ID amendment will be, "Photo Identification Required for Voting." Ritchie changed it to "Changes to In-Person & Absentee Voting & Voter Registration; Provisional Ballots," but Chief Justice Lorie Skjerven Gildea and justices G. Barry Anderson, Christopher Dietzen and David Stras rejected his change. The title above the same-sex marriage amendment will say, "Recognition of …
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Woodbury resident Thomas St. Martin weighs in on the upcoming ballot initiative.
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012
As we know (or should know) voter ID will be one of the more divisive issues to be debated in Minnesota during the next several months. We will hear a lot about disenfranchisement, de facto poll taxes, voting the graveyard and the like. And we will be told that well funded outside interests have improperly meddled and will continue to meddle in a Minnesota election. One of these so-called meddlers is the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), a group that, it is said, is funded and supported by, among others, self-serving corporations and billionaires. Its principal objective, according to several leftist commentators, is none other (you guessed it) than to keep Democrats from voting. Well, yes, I am certain that outside groups will…
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
The press conference offers a preview of the voter ID debate taking place this evening on the House floor.
Tuesday evening, the Minnesota House is set to debate a proposed constitutional amendment that would require voters to show photo ID. Hopkins and St. Louis Park Rep. Steve Simon (DFL-District 44A) and other opponents offered a preview of the discussion when they made their case against the idea at a press conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Simon has said previously that he’d prefer the measure to at least accommodate emerging technology, such as electronic poll books. Check back with Patch at 5 p.m. to watch the debate on the House floor.
D. Merridee
10:31 am on Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Chris, I agree with Jane. Why did Kieffer support the atrocity of amending our constitution to discriminate against our citizens? The facts are that Minnesota doesn't need Voter ID to keep our elections fair and balanced and we certainly don't need to interfere with the private lives of our LGBT community. Considering the fact that same-sex marriage is already not legal in Minnesota it's clear … more ›