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.



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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.



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Based on a work at thisscene.blogspot.com.
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Cara Martner, Independence Party Candidate for City Council, Ward 2

Audio File:  here  (30:03) and at SPIF

Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad

Guest: Cara Martner, Ward 2 candidate for City Council

Taped at Nina's, Western and Selby, Sunday, January 25, 2015

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Cara Martner is the presumed Independence Party candidate for Ward 2 and will be on the ballot in November.  Born in Ward 2, she would apply her background in small business, social media and the arts to improve the functioning of St. Paul.

Caucuses are coming soon.  Ward 2 and Ward 7 are open positions where the incumbents are not seeking reelection.  A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates 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.



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Rebecca Noecker, Ward 2 Candidate for City Council

Audio File:  here  (37:45) and at SPIF

Co-hosts: David Rasmussen, Alex Gedstad

Guest: Rebecca Noecker, Ward 2 candidate for City Council

Taped at Tracks, University and Prior, Sunday, January 11, 2015

Intro and Closing Music by: The Great Datescapade

Caucuses are coming soon.  Ward 2 and Ward 7 are open positions where the incumbents are not seeking reelection.  A goal of This Scene is to interview each of the candidates such that this an an open process where voters have a chance to hear each of the candidates in their own words.

Rebecca Noecker got back to us first, and has set a high bar for the other candidates to try to match.

All candidates who have a message they wish to articulate are welcome to appear on This Scene.   The messages of the candidates would be good to hear before the elections.



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