Eighth Ward Black Caucus supports Glidden

After the September primaries, residents have a choice between two candidates, Elizabeth Glidden or Marie Hauser. African Americans in the Eighth Ward have come together in a caucus setting to support a candidate. After careful examination of the two candidates, including conversations with both, the Eighth Ward Black Caucus strongly supports the candidacy of Elizabeth Glidden.

The Black Caucus believes that Elizabeth Glidden is a unifying force that will work hard to bring the entire Eighth Ward together. As a civil and worker rights attorney, she has tremendous experience dealing with issues that are of great importance and concern to communities of color, including police brutality, discrimination and bias.

She has worked on projects to empower low-wage workers. Glidden will work to make the police protect the entire Eighth Ward and hold them accountable. She is committed to economic development for the African American community, and to jobs and educational opportunities for our youths.

The Eighth Ward Black Caucus believes that Elizabeth Glidden is a person of great integrity and honesty, and is committed to future partnerships with African Americans.

Glidden has asked the Eighth Ward Black Caucus to assist in helping her with what she needs to learn to be successful as a council person for African Americans and all people in the Eighth Ward.

The Eighth Ward Black Caucus encourages African Americans and all residents in the Eighth Ward to come out and vote on Tuesday, November 8. We strongly encourage our community to support Elizabeth Glidden for Eighth Ward council person.

Titilayo Bediako
Ron Bell
Larry Blackwell
Sharon Henry-Blythe
Tina Burnside
Ed and Doris Christopher
Jim Cook
Rodney Dewberry
Zack Metoyer
Sandra Richardson
Matthea Little Smith
V.J. Smith
Pam Taylor
Sharon and Steve Washington
Clorasteen Wilson

Eighth Ward Black Caucus

"No one works harder at getting elected than parks commissioner Marie Hauser, who hopes now to move up to City Council. She has been a relentless door-knocker in Powderhorn Park, Bancroft and other mid-south neighborhoods. Trouble is, Hauser was not a standout on the Park Board, where she often voted with the old-line faction that has abused the process and embarrassed the city. The Park Board's procedural habits shouldn't be copied at City Hall. Moreover, Hauser's campaign produced misleading literature during the primary, seeming to claim support from Park Board candidates who did not endorse her.

Elizabeth Glidden would bring a fresher perspective. Both candidates are DFLers and share similar concerns for better policing, for safe, walkable neighborhoods, for better transit and for stability for small business. However, Glidden, a civil rights lawyer, grasps more completely a council member's dual role as ward representative and citywide policymaker. She's a strong advocate for bus rapid-transit on Interstate Hwy. 35W. She strongly favors the five-year budget discipline set by the mayor and current council. We endorse her enthusiastically."
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"I endorse Elizabeth Glidden because of her commitment to our shared goals of support for a functioning and representative Central Neighborhood organization, redevelopment of the intersection of Chicago Avenue and 38th Street, and subpoena power for the Civilian Review Authority."
Jeff Hayden

"In the eighth ward, our decision was not easy... Having to choose one candidate though we chose Elizabeth Glidden, who impressed us with the amount of detail and effort she put into answering our questions. Elizabeth also brings a refreshing perspective away from public office, and has shown extensive work in the past as a civil rights activist and knows well the needs of immigrant communities, thanks to her work in the Somali community. She will bring a new needed perspective and add to the diversity of the city council with her strong civil rights and immigrant legal background."
Alberto Monserrate, President CEO
Latino Communications Network (LCN Media)
Publishers of Weekly Spanish Newspaper Gente de Minnesota

"Elizabeth has the skills, leadership and experience to build important relationships with our state legislators. Her progressive values will make her a strong and important partner on issues affecting our communities, such as planning for the transportation needs of our future, safeguarding civil rights, and expanding access to employment, education, housing and healthcare for everyone."
Sen. Scott Dibble (DFL-60)

"Elizabeth walks the talk when it comes to progressive values.  For over a decade she has fought for workers, people with disabilities and communities of color.  She will make a great councilperson for the 8th Ward."
Rep. Frank Hornstein, District 60B

"I have seen her in action.  Expect her to reach out and empower diverse communities as she stands up for all people in the 8th Ward."
Rep. Jean Wagenius, District 62B

"We were immediately impressed with Elizabeth's energy and optimism, her commitment to social justice, her attentiveness to our concerns for the 8th Ward and her ability to listen. Her work on behalf of the living wage, workplace fairness and affordable housing needs to continue on the city council."
John See and Nancy Kaiser, Regina neighborhood

"We seek a city council representative who demonstrates a deep passion and wisdom, not only for us, but for our grandchildrens' grandchildren as well. We see this in Elizabeth; a person who in every decision will embrace a vision for both the present and future wellbeing of our beautiful city and each of its citizens."
Doug Mehrkens and Sally Stromquist, Central neighborhood

On the porch with Doug and Sally

"I have worked with Elizabeth on civil rights issues, and she has a sincere commitment to equality.  Elizabeth will serve all residents of the 8th Ward.  She will fight for the necessary resources to better our neighborhoods."
Tina Burnside, Bryant Neighborhood resident and civil rights attorney

Discussing the 8th Ward with Tina at Sabathani Center

"Elizabeth understands the importance of small businesses in building strong communities;  she will work with all communities to find creative solutions to challenges faced by small business owners in the 8th Ward."
Hussein Samitar, African Development Center

"I'm proud to support Elizabeth Glidden, a thoughtful person who has a vision not only for the 8th Ward but for the entire city."  
Gerry Sell, Field neighborhood.

Geri Sell explains an issue