From now on please use the following site for the campaign. We will no longer use this blog.
Here is the link, http://www.ratheforcitycouncil.politicalgateway.com .
5/15/07
Supporting Duluth Police.
I support our police and will do everything I can protect them, and give them what is needed to work to reduce the crime in Duluth.
In the past ten years I have noticed an increase in serious crime in Duluth. I have heard many times they many people no longer feel safe walking to there local gas station. This is very discomforting we need to make sure every citizen feels safe to walk just blocks to a store. Not only should you feel safe walking to a local store but you should also feel safe walking on our lake walk, downtown, or any were in are fine city.
The Duluth police department is in the process of hiring new officers this is a great step to helping the department. I also feel we need to have community cops and neighborhood watches. Again I will do everything I can to reduce crime in Duluth if elected.
In the past ten years I have noticed an increase in serious crime in Duluth. I have heard many times they many people no longer feel safe walking to there local gas station. This is very discomforting we need to make sure every citizen feels safe to walk just blocks to a store. Not only should you feel safe walking to a local store but you should also feel safe walking on our lake walk, downtown, or any were in are fine city.
The Duluth police department is in the process of hiring new officers this is a great step to helping the department. I also feel we need to have community cops and neighborhood watches. Again I will do everything I can to reduce crime in Duluth if elected.
5/12/07
This blog to move.
We will be moving our official blog some time soon. This blog may stay up and be used as a friends of of blog of some time. I don't know for sure. Please note, we will still post here tell we have our new place up and running so come check us out here for now. We will also let you know what is going on with the blog as we move.
5/7/07
Duluth needs to focus on providing what?
What do you believe the City needs to focus on first?
Your thoughts welcome.
Your thoughts welcome.
Our first campaign peice.
Our first flier is ready!! We are getting going on the campaign. We need help with lit drops so if you are willing to help please send an email to us or just reply to this message. The email is ratheforcitycouncil@yahoo.com .
We have gotten a good response to the campaign.
Thanks everyone,
John Rathe
We have gotten a good response to the campaign.
Thanks everyone,
John Rathe
5/2/07
We need jobs and careers.
Duluth has one of the best and strongest work forces in the Country.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=41041§ion=homepage This article in the Duluth News Tribune yesterday is just one more reason we need good jobs.
Without the jobs to keep young professionals here we will continue to not have the night life or any other events. As you know many people in Duluth live pay check to pay check. They can't afford any thing more then pay their bills and get groceries.
It is not because of a lack of things to do in Duluth that young professionals don't stay here. It is because of a lack of jobs that pay well. When we get the industrial and other jobs that pay then people will stay. This will ensure a better and more active Duluth community.
Again I would focus on the Health care industry, high tech, and airline. I will also work to help attract new business to Duluth.
A strong education and better jobs are the very key to the future of Duluth.
http://www.duluthnewstribune.com/articles/index.cfm?id=41041§ion=homepage This article in the Duluth News Tribune yesterday is just one more reason we need good jobs.
Without the jobs to keep young professionals here we will continue to not have the night life or any other events. As you know many people in Duluth live pay check to pay check. They can't afford any thing more then pay their bills and get groceries.
It is not because of a lack of things to do in Duluth that young professionals don't stay here. It is because of a lack of jobs that pay well. When we get the industrial and other jobs that pay then people will stay. This will ensure a better and more active Duluth community.
Again I would focus on the Health care industry, high tech, and airline. I will also work to help attract new business to Duluth.
A strong education and better jobs are the very key to the future of Duluth.
5/1/07
Thoughts on some of the issue's.
The third district is a very special district. The people that live in the district care about our community and surrounding areas. We want what's best for us on many issues facing the district and the City of Duluth.
Issues that face this district are tough but with strong leadership we can work them out.
Here are some issues our campaign feels are in important.
Economic Development
Jobs
Keeping our young people in Duluth
Youth activities
Crime
Housing
Now, Duluth and the third district need good paying jobs and economic development. We do this by making our city a business friendly environment and by using caution of spending. We need to be friendlier to business and not chase them out of Duluth. However, can’t be expected to fund everything for the business. We need a good balance of these two tide components on this issue.
Keeping our youth is very important. This includes our collage students and younger. I feel there are a number of ways to do this.
For our youth we need to have better parks and recreation area. We also need show an interest in our youth by reaching out and allowing them to be involved in our city.
To keep our young professionals here we need good jobs. Duluth needs to focus on its strengths in aviation, health care, and the high tech industry. We also need to look for new and growing business that would be interested in coming to Duluth.
Housing and crime kind of tie together, yet they are separate issues. I believe if we had more families involved in home-ownership, that would help reduce crime.
Housing is an issue on many levels in the 3rd district. We need to have a much better balance of home owners and rental property in our district. I have nothing against rental properties; in fact I believe them to be a vital part of our housing market. We do however need more families (permanent residence) in the district and the city as a whole.
Issues that face this district are tough but with strong leadership we can work them out.
Here are some issues our campaign feels are in important.
Economic Development
Jobs
Keeping our young people in Duluth
Youth activities
Crime
Housing
Now, Duluth and the third district need good paying jobs and economic development. We do this by making our city a business friendly environment and by using caution of spending. We need to be friendlier to business and not chase them out of Duluth. However, can’t be expected to fund everything for the business. We need a good balance of these two tide components on this issue.
Keeping our youth is very important. This includes our collage students and younger. I feel there are a number of ways to do this.
For our youth we need to have better parks and recreation area. We also need show an interest in our youth by reaching out and allowing them to be involved in our city.
To keep our young professionals here we need good jobs. Duluth needs to focus on its strengths in aviation, health care, and the high tech industry. We also need to look for new and growing business that would be interested in coming to Duluth.
Housing and crime kind of tie together, yet they are separate issues. I believe if we had more families involved in home-ownership, that would help reduce crime.
Housing is an issue on many levels in the 3rd district. We need to have a much better balance of home owners and rental property in our district. I have nothing against rental properties; in fact I believe them to be a vital part of our housing market. We do however need more families (permanent residence) in the district and the city as a whole.
Lets get the word out.
Let's get a campaign going to get on the radio and in the news paper. Call local talk show hosts and talk about the Rathe for City Council campaign. Be positive and talk about the issues.
Here are some contacts to radio stations.
Lew Latto Live Daily Talk show (m-f) 9 am to 11 am
Brad Bennett show (m-f) 10 am to Noon 722-0839
Ray comes to you live (m-f) 5 pm to 8pm 722-0839
Write a letter to editor:
Duluth News Tribune letters@duluthnews.com
Here are some contacts to radio stations.
Lew Latto Live Daily Talk show (m-f) 9 am to 11 am
Brad Bennett show (m-f) 10 am to Noon 722-0839
Ray comes to you live (m-f) 5 pm to 8pm 722-0839
Write a letter to editor:
Duluth News Tribune letters@duluthnews.com
4/30/07
The last week.
This last week since I announced I was going to seek the 3rd district council seat has been great. We are still in the beginning stages of this campaign. Already we have received positive feed back, and we continue to everyday.
It looks like voters want a fresh voice. As many know, I am not a politician. I am not using this as a stepping stone to reach higher office. I want to improve Duluth and the 3rd district. I have many ideas on how to do this and I will post them on the blog soon.
It looks like we are getting closer on a kick-off party date so keep checking back on that as well.
There is a lot of work to do in the next few months and I look forward to the challenge. We can win!
John Rathe
It looks like voters want a fresh voice. As many know, I am not a politician. I am not using this as a stepping stone to reach higher office. I want to improve Duluth and the 3rd district. I have many ideas on how to do this and I will post them on the blog soon.
It looks like we are getting closer on a kick-off party date so keep checking back on that as well.
There is a lot of work to do in the next few months and I look forward to the challenge. We can win!
John Rathe
4/25/07
Media Coverage.
During the 5 and 6 O'clock news cast we got some nice coverage. We look for the same tonight at ten.
Brad Bennett also made mention of the campaign on his show this mornning.
This campaign will gain speed as today is just day one.
As always thanks for your support.
John Rathe
Brad Bennett also made mention of the campaign on his show this mornning.
This campaign will gain speed as today is just day one.
As always thanks for your support.
John Rathe
Welcome!
Welcome and thank you for stopping by my new blog for the campaign. Today I announced that I was running for the City Council. Below is what went out to the media.
Hello, I am John Rathe today it is with great honor that I announce that I am running for the Duluth city council. I am going to run for the 3rd district council seat being vacated by councilor Stewart. As a long time resident of the 3rd district I understand the issues that face the district and the city.As you know current city councilor Russ Stewart has decided not to run for re-election I want to thank him for serving the 3rd district very well, during his time in office.
Councilor Stewart has shown a strong presence of fiscal responsibility. I would continue this. The city has many fiscal problems and we need a councilor that will watch the spending. There are many other reasons that I have decided to run as well. I believe the city needs to do a better job of acting business to the city. We also need to have better involvement of our youth. This includes improving our park and recreation areas.The 3rd district needs a strong voice for the future and I believe I am that voice.
I would like to thank my wife and my entire family for their support. Also all of those who have encouraged me to run for the council. With out your support I would not have made this tough but exciting choice.
If you would like more information about me or to set up an interview please call me at 218-590-5864 or email at ratheforcitycouncil@yahoo.com . Also for more on my campaign you can visit my blog at http://www.ratheforcouncil.blogspot.com/ . I also hope to have a web page soon. Thank you,John Rathe
Hello, I am John Rathe today it is with great honor that I announce that I am running for the Duluth city council. I am going to run for the 3rd district council seat being vacated by councilor Stewart. As a long time resident of the 3rd district I understand the issues that face the district and the city.As you know current city councilor Russ Stewart has decided not to run for re-election I want to thank him for serving the 3rd district very well, during his time in office.
Councilor Stewart has shown a strong presence of fiscal responsibility. I would continue this. The city has many fiscal problems and we need a councilor that will watch the spending. There are many other reasons that I have decided to run as well. I believe the city needs to do a better job of acting business to the city. We also need to have better involvement of our youth. This includes improving our park and recreation areas.The 3rd district needs a strong voice for the future and I believe I am that voice.
I would like to thank my wife and my entire family for their support. Also all of those who have encouraged me to run for the council. With out your support I would not have made this tough but exciting choice.
If you would like more information about me or to set up an interview please call me at 218-590-5864 or email at ratheforcitycouncil@yahoo.com . Also for more on my campaign you can visit my blog at http://www.ratheforcouncil.blogspot.com/ . I also hope to have a web page soon. Thank you,John Rathe
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