Ed Davis, Ward 6 Candidate

Audio File:  here (50:05) and at SPIF 
Host: David Rasmussen
Co-Host: Alex Gedstad

Guest: Ed Davis, Ward 6 candidate for City Council

Taped at: Dancing Goat, 699 7th St E, Friday October 10, 3pm
Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Ed Davis is on the ballot to be Ward 6 city councilman and is in a contested race.  We talked about his main issues: community organization vs. patriarchal representation, term limits, the East Side relationship with the police department, and amenities of urban life.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

Dai Thao, Ward 1 City Councilman

Audio File:  here (33:57) and at SPIF

Host: David Rasmussen
Co-Host: Alex Gedstad

Guest: Dai Thao, Ward 1, candidate for City Council (incumbent)

Taped at: Golden Thyme, Selby and Milton, Tuesday October 6, 1pm
Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Dai Thao is the incumbent Ward 1 city councilman and is in a contested race.  We talked about his main issues: economic development, affordable housing and public safety.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

Russ Stark, Ward 4 City Councilman

Audio File:  here (36:26) and at SPIF

Host: David Rasmussen

Guest: Russ Stark, Ward 4, candidate for City Council (incumbent)

Taped at: Groundswell, Hamline and Thomas

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Russ Stark is the incumbent Ward 4 city councilman and is in a contested race.  We talked about his main issues: transit oriented development, solid waste, racial equity and public infrastructure.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this is an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

Tom Goldstein, Candidate for City Council, Ward 4

Audio File:  here (33:58) and at SPIF

Host: David Rasmussen

Guest: Tom Goldstein, Ward 4, candidate for City Council

Taped at: Sole Cafe, 684 Snelling

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Tom Goldstein is challenging Russ Stark, the incumbent Ward 4 city councilman.  We talked about his main issues: job creation, education and infrastructure.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

John Slade, DFL Candidate for City Council, Ward 7

Audio File:  here (37:44) and at SPIF 

Host: David Rasmussen

Guest: John Slade, Ward 7, DFL, candidate for City Council

Taped at: Dancing Goat, 699 7th Street East, Sunday, February 22, 2015

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

John Slade wishes to be the endorsed DFL Candidate in Ward 7.  The ward convention is Saturday, February 28.  “I’m running on three P’s. Potholes – I’m against them, Paychecks – they are too small, and Passwords – St. Paul needs decent, affordable high-speed internet.”

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

Trahern Crews, Ward 1 City Council Candidate, Green Party

Audio File:  here (36:13) and at SPIF 

Host: David Rasmussen

Additional Research: Alex Gedstad

Guest: Trahern Crews, Ward 1 candidate for City Council

Taped at Golden Thymes, 920 Selby, Friday, February 20, 2015

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Trahern Crews is the Green Party Candidate in Ward 1.  His issues include criminal justice reform, a cost of living wage, community engagement and Selby development.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.



This Scene by David Rasmussen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at thisscene.blogspot.com.
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David Sullivan-Nightengale, Ward 5 City Council Candidate, Independence Party

Audio File:  here (39:05) and at SPIF 

Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad

Guest: David Sullivan-Nightengale, Ward 5 candidate for City Council

Taped at Nina's, Western and Selby, Saturday, February 7, 2015

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

David Sullivan-Nightengale identifies with the Independence Party and is a candidate for Ward 5.  A graduate of West Point, David offers his engineering skills.

A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates for Saint Paul City Council, such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words. Maybe, we will even hear from a  couple of candidates twice.



This Scene by David Rasmussen is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Based on a work at thisscene.blogspot.com.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at bertrecords AT gmail.com.