The citizens of CCARL.com have ended our campaign to go and personally visit each of the Commissioners at their homes.
We visited them at their homes repeatedly until the final vote was taken on August 29th.
We left hand-written messages when we visited.
There is still time left in this election season for you to do the same.
If you are hesitant to go to their homes, take the time to write them a letter and mail that letter.
Let your voice be heard,
and tell them exactly what you think about the 30-year tax, and what you think about their chances for re-election.
IMPORTANT NOTE: CCARL.com will not and does not condone in any way, shape, manner, or fashion any and all vulgar, violent, disrespectful, hostile, threatening, or illegal actions, language, or written messages. We know it is difficult, but we are doing our best to keep it civil, and we ask you to do the same.
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The citizens of CCARL.com have visited each of the homes of Commissioners McLaughlin, Johnson, Opat, and Stenglein. We have verified that the address information is correct and we have left behind a few hand-written messages.
We realize that many of you may be hesitant to go and visit these Commissioners at their homes. We understand your feelings as it can be a bit intimidating the first time you go, and some of you may not think that this is a proper thing to be doing either.
Our response to those concerns is the following:
- First of all, these men have chosen to be elected representatives of "WE, the People" and at the present time, the majority of "WE, the People" are not being duly represented. They were elected to serve us, and they are not doing their jobs. Calling them at the office does not seem to be working, so we believe that it is perfectly reasonable for the citizens to pay a visit to them at home. After all, they have no problem coming to see you at your home during election season, do they?
- There are ONE MILLION residents in Hennepin County, and the majority of those residents did not support this tax without a referendum. The majority are really fed up with the actions and attitudes of our elected officials.
- It was not so long ago in the history of government that the citizens would have shown up with with pitchforks, and torches, and rocks, (and maybe even a noose), so we do not believe that showing up with a few hand-written messages is at all out of line. You might want to DRAW a picture of a ptichfork and then write a note on the other side, but please leave the real item at home.
- The supporters of this tax (without a referendum) -- the "build-it-at-any-cost-no-matter-what" folks talk about wanting to make sure "the next generation" gets to watch baseball the way it was meant to be seen - outdoors. Well, just exactly what is it we ARE teaching "the next generation?"
- Are we teaching them that it is okay to do whatever needs to be done to get your way when you have repeatedly be told NO?
- Are we teaching them that it is okay to go around the law, behind closed doors, and try to bend the democratic process for your own selfish purposes?
- Consider this YOUR opportunity to teach your own members of the next generation a little bit about American democracy. Get your kids to write some letters and bring your kids with you when you go to visit!!
- The bottom line is that every one of you who is angry and disgusted that this issue has been allowed to proceed against the will of the people needs to step forward and express that to each of the commissioners personally.
- Pay a personal visit to each of their homes and leave a letter or postcard.
- Get EVERY member of your family to write a note
- Get your friends and neighbors to write notes
- Get in your car and drive over to those Commissioners homes and hand-deliver those messages --
- Bring everyone you know with you when you go a-callin'.
- It does not matter that you may not live in the district that these men represent -- GO ANYWAY. They are Hennepin County Commissioners -- and they represent all of Hennepin County.
- It is extra important that those of you who live out in the far western, and far northwestern, and far southwestern areas of Hennepin County make the trip into the city to pay a visit.
These Commissioners are way too out of touch with what is going on in your lives out in your areas. We need you to help remind them.
- LASTLY, and MOST IMPORTANT: These men are average people just like all of the rest of us. They are nothing special or extraordinary, and we should keep that in mind in the next few weeks. Do not be intimidated by any thoughts that they are anything other than average human beings. They are just common ordinary citizens just like us, and you will completely realize that once you have taken a good look around their neighborhoods.
They work for US!! We have every right to let them know that they are not doing the job that they were hired to do.
Once More: IMPORTANT NOTE: CCARL.com will not and does not condone in any way, shape, manner, or fashion any and all vulgar, violent, disrespectful, hostile, threatening, or illegal actions, language, or written messages. We know it is difficult, but we are doing our best to keep it civil, and we ask you to do the same.
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A few suggestions as to what to do and say should you actually encounter a Commissioner Live and In Person:
Just introduce yourself, tell them why you came (that you wanted the referendum vote), and leave your letter with them. Tell them exactly what you think and thank them for their time.
What to say in your letter: If you signed the petition, use those thoughts. Just let them know your thoughts and feelings about this issue and what you think about their attitudes towards the taxpayers.
Should you decide to call them at home:
Please dial carefully -- we do not want to call the wrong numbers.
Peter McLaughlin
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4458 35th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
PHONE: 612-722-3117
Click here for: Map to Commissioner McLaughlin's house
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Reasonably easy to find. In Southeast Minneapolis, located just west of Hiawatha Avenue and the light-rail line.
Exit west off Hiawatha on 42nd Street EAST.
There is no access to 35th Avenue from 42nd Street. You have to turn on 33rd/34th and jog around over to 35th.
Just turn south on 33rd, and then keep to the left, and make a left-hand turn on 44th.
This house is the very last house on the block. It is on the corner, on the west side of 35th Avenue South.
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Mark Stenglein
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2322 Taylor Street NorthEast (note: TAYLOR, not Tyler)
Minneapolis, MN 55418
PHONE: 612-788-1235
Click here for: Map to Commissioner Stenglein's house
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| Very easy to find. In NorthEast Minneapolis. This is exactly 2 blocks east of Central and 2 blocks south of Lowry.
It is a light color house with red trim, on the west side of the street with a flag out front, and plenty of on-street parking.
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Mike Opat
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4529 York Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422
PHONE: 763-533-8034
Click here for: Map to Commissioner Opat's house
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Very easy to find. In Robbinsdale. This is almost at the corner of Lake Drive North and Memorial Parkway. York is on the north side of Lake Drive. This area is straight east of downtown Robbinsdale.
This part of York Avenue is very short and a little oddly shaped and narrow. One side is no parking.
It is a small brick house, pretty much in the middle of the block. There is a small adress plaque by the front door.
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Randy Johnson
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3700 West 104th Street
Bloomington, MN 55431
PHONE: 952-835-2646
Click here for: Map to Commissioner Johnson's house
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Very easy to find. In Bloomington, right off of France Avenue South. Just north of Old Shakopee Road and not too far from Normandale Community College.
104th is on the east side of France Avenue South. The house will be on the left-hand side as you go down the hill and around the curve.
There is NO house number on the home or on the mailbox. It is a maroon/rust-colored home with light yellow/cream trim and a red door. |
Click here for a printout of the address info only
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If you are still unsure that you want to make an actual visit to these men,
or if you are unable to travel, mailing a letter is also a very good idea.
The important thing is to fill their homes with messages from "We, The People!"
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