March 18, 2005

Dear Delegate:

Thank you for attending your precinct caucus on March 1st and showing your commitment to local politics! I am asking for your support for the DFL endorsement and I will honor that endorsement. The Ward 8 convention is April 30th, at King Park, with registration starting at 9:00 a.m.

I am running for City Council because I believe a strong leader, working with diverse communities, can make change even in tough times. I am the candidate who will provide that leadership.

Responsiveness and Advocacy. I will be a responsive and thoughtful representative for the 8th Ward and the City. I am committed to serving people; I will be accountable. I will listen and respond to people and fight for the concerns of the 8th Ward, just as I have responded to my clients for more than a decade. I will return your phone calls!

Serving Diverse Communities. I have worked with diverse communities, including low-wage workers, immigrants, individuals with disabilities and women’s groups; I have served individuals and groups spanning a variety of racial and economic backgrounds. I will make sure all Ward 8 voices are heard at City Hall.

Strong Leadership. The 8th Ward deserves a leader who can analyze tough issues, sees the big picture, and is not easily intimidated. I am a proven leader. I have worked to influence national and local policy in civil rights, worker’s rights, and voting rights. I have been a leader in professional organizations and on non-profit boards. I know how to collaborate and am practiced in the art of negotiation – important skills when working with a Council of thirteen plus the Mayor. I will use this experience to work for the 8th Ward and the City.

Progressive Values. I have worked to promote social and economic justice throughout my career and in my volunteer activities; these are the values that will guide my work on the City Council.

Eighth Ward Issues. I will stand with you and for you on issues facing our ward – issues you and your neighbors have told me are important. Ensuring our neighborhoods are safe, stable and strong; supporting local business and creating living wage jobs; providing housing that is affordable to all income levels; and working to make our city more walkable, bikeable, and friendly for busses and public transit. I share these values and will work for them at City Hall.

I look forward to meeting and speaking with you in the weeks to come. Please call me with questions at 612.825.9136 or e-mail me at elizabeth@elizabethglidden.com. I would be honored to have your support for the DFL endorsement at the Ward 8 Convention on April 30th. Thank you!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Glidden