unfortunate. That being said, I was surprised that the reporter focused on such
a trivial incident and not on the substance of the forum. Affordable housing
is a huge issue in Minneapolis, and for the Star Tribune to ignore the
substance of the forum and focus only on this trivial incident is
disappointing. There is no council member as effective and active on the
subject of affordable housing as Lisa. An unfortunate moment with a piece of
gum pales in comparison to the possibility of losing a council member who so
defines the affordable housing work being done in Minneapolis. Losing Lisa as
my 7th ward council member would be a set back for affordable housing in
Minneapolis.
Arlene Fried
Bryn Mawr