tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post8725031867339788259..comments2023-04-17T09:38:19.704-05:00Comments on North by Northside: Goodbye Again, Diane HofstedeJeff Skreneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-18164384175119970022013-07-03T13:02:04.595-05:002013-07-03T13:02:04.595-05:00??????????????????????????????????????????????????...???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-90658090337599238302013-07-03T13:01:14.424-05:002013-07-03T13:01:14.424-05:00??????????????????????????????????????????????????...????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-34688289601137150772011-11-08T09:32:05.573-06:002011-11-08T09:32:05.573-06:00I would simply like to see a definitive resolution...I would simply like to see a definitive resolution to the hair splitting. The Strib needs to revisit this issue.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-59069058427187903052011-11-08T02:04:13.077-06:002011-11-08T02:04:13.077-06:00For the record, I'm going off of information t...For the record, I'm going off of information that Steve Brandt of the Strib posts when I update my "Hofstede Staff Timer." <br /><br />She can split hairs all she wants about how it's only a few people because of all the temps and such. I approach the quantity from the perspective of a constituent. How many times have we called the office only to have someone new answer the phone? More than four, I can say that much with confidence.<br /><br />Still, I'd be willing to consider modifying that widget if I'm satisfied with an explanation as to why my information is inaccurate.Jeff Skreneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597476540441866248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-18149094629314069182011-11-05T03:12:13.152-05:002011-11-05T03:12:13.152-05:00We need a good candidate to challenge Hofstede, no...We need a good candidate to challenge Hofstede, not like the guy in last election who was an "unripe non-event." <br /><br />Looking at the article in today's Star Tribune about North Minneapolis housing issues, it's obvious our neighborhood needs more help than Hofstede and her "flavor of the month" staff can give us. <br /><br />No criticism intended of the staff.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-73843323288345455222011-11-04T16:13:00.943-05:002011-11-04T16:13:00.943-05:00John, I believe the next city elections aren't...John, I believe the next city elections aren't until November 2013, so two years from now. The filing deadline is probably June or July something of that year.NoMi Passengerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08492948134726062292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-10064616796887046822011-11-04T09:11:14.751-05:002011-11-04T09:11:14.751-05:00Well, I think it's up to the Star Tribune whic...Well, I think it's up to the Star Tribune which published the story about staff turnover to support its story with specifics. This Daily article appears to contain Hofstede's long-awaited reply.<br /><br />On another note: when is the next election for Hofstede and what is the deadline to file? I'm wondering if this Daily story just randomly emerged or if somebody who is planning to challenge Hofstede is pulling strings and working the "staff turnover" angle, which appears to be Hofstede's biggest weakness.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-15664600392283391652011-11-03T01:30:08.678-05:002011-11-03T01:30:08.678-05:00That woman! Her staff is made up of a policy aide...That woman! Her staff is made up of a policy aide and a council associate. If she wants to say she has had four policy aides, I can not confirm that tho I believe that is low. The question to ask is staff members...either as permanent city employees, contractors, temp workers through temp agencies, or the two women who come in when her staff is short. The number is at least 26. <br /><br />The names of all who have worked in her office can be found. Don't let her off the hook on this point. Everyone in city hall knows what is going on. Don't let her split hairs over the job title.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-7865027084644243522011-11-02T08:12:31.372-05:002011-11-02T08:12:31.372-05:00Check out this Daily article.
http://www.mndaily...Check out this Daily article. <br /><br />http://www.mndaily.com/2011/11/02/representing-student-bloc<br /><br />Hofstede claims the number is closer to FOUR.<br /><br />We need specifics. All the names, whether they were full time or part time, why they quit, etc. <br /><br />The Star Tribune is saying one thing, (so is your Hofstede aide widget) and Hofstede is saying another. We need the specific facts.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-51215061681551937082011-10-21T11:41:15.281-05:002011-10-21T11:41:15.281-05:00Maybe she should begin hiring some of the people h...Maybe she should begin hiring some of the people hanging around the government center. They seem to be a ready pool of jobless persons. I think you can pay them in tents and free food as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-71402078215239969072011-10-18T01:49:17.011-05:002011-10-18T01:49:17.011-05:00Has she even hired no. 27 yet? Last I heard she h...Has she even hired no. 27 yet? Last I heard she had contractors working, no actual city employees. Do you count them when the leave?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-23440304078504238232011-10-15T19:45:10.396-05:002011-10-15T19:45:10.396-05:00Sorry John, it has been a while since I looked at ...Sorry John, it has been a while since I looked at this post and I didn't see read your response until now. First off, you got me on the "laughing bane." LOL When I'm in a rush, sometimes I'm thinking two things at once and a combination of the two come out. (Some other time I'll tell you a particularly embarrassing incident in which this happened). But I just wanted to make it clear that I don't EXPECT Diane to resign - I'm just saying that would be the only way she could regain my respect. I think she should. I know she won't. At least she is not disappointing me in doing so - I have a low enough opinion of her that I don't have any hopes of her ever doing the right thing.M. Clintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635142448830357080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-12481352042585714272011-09-27T22:25:11.684-05:002011-09-27T22:25:11.684-05:00I think having representation from the likes of Di...I think having representation from the likes of Diane Hofstede shows exactly why Minneapolis is not to be taken seriously. The more loonie types like that that can't hang onto their staff, the less LGA Minneapolis will see. Its a credibility issue.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-67266796069253307252011-09-27T21:34:57.283-05:002011-09-27T21:34:57.283-05:00The woman is nice enough when you meet her, but cl...The woman is nice enough when you meet her, but clearly is a challenge to work for. The only reason anyone should really care is because of the loss of effectiveness caused by the continuous turnover. It takes time to learn any new job. With such turnover, one wonders how her staff can possibly build enough knowledge to support the Council Member and the constituents before they give up. Poor dear.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-89021664220319219882011-09-24T15:03:54.099-05:002011-09-24T15:03:54.099-05:00Well said, Mr. Northside.Well said, Mr. Northside.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-36365357333448194502011-09-24T13:27:31.400-05:002011-09-24T13:27:31.400-05:00This lady has cost the city of Minneapolis so much...This lady has cost the city of Minneapolis so much in lost clout and hard money. How many times have her actions resulted in the city paying the legal bills for a business she has tried to victimize. I won't even talk about certain bias I see against communities that might like hip hop music. If the city of Minneapolis wants to be taken seriously they need to purge their ranks of politicians like Hofstede and Rybak.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-87690833683405384042011-09-24T02:14:19.791-05:002011-09-24T02:14:19.791-05:00To M. Clinton,
I believe the correct expression i...To M. Clinton,<br /><br />I believe the correct expression is "laughingstock" not "laughing bane." <br /><br />I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with you, I am just making a picky "English major point." <br /><br />Resignation from political office is rare except in cases of major scandal (this doesn't reach that threshold) or the old "I am taking time off for family." (Which, about half the time, can be translated as: there will be a scandal if I don't resign, but for now it's contained) <br /><br />Nobody willingly gives up THAT MUCH POLITICAL POWER just because of, gee, excessive staff resignations. <br /><br />Last political cycle the choice of candidates was so inadequate that I found myself endorsing Hofstede. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong: the nice young man who ran against her has real potential. He just wasn't ripe enough to be a candidate. Being vested in the ward with home ownership, years of serving on various boards, that kind of thing is essential. <br /><br />Also, no matter how bad or dysfunctional the staff turnover may be, I find it hard to dislike Hofstede as a person, or to not respect her as a member of the community. <br /><br />Obviously, the only answer is AN EFFECTIVE, EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE TO CHALLENGE HOFSTEDE.<br /><br />If there's nobody like that...if all we have are "unripe candidates" living in rental housing or garden gnomes and loony also rans, I will support Hofstede. <br /><br />AGAIN. <br /><br />Staff turnover and all.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-46371860450930556042011-09-23T22:34:20.849-05:002011-09-23T22:34:20.849-05:00Diane is utterly worthless. When people ask who ...Diane is utterly worthless. When people ask who my council member is, I tell them that unfortunately I don't have a council member because I live in the 3rd Ward. Maybe a Council position just is not her strength or calling. She will undoubtedly go out of office in ridicule and be the laughing bane of Minneapolis. But I think she could at least redeem some respect if she were to resign and offer a public statement to the effect that she had some struggles in the position and felt it was in the best interest of her constituents if she stepped aside. I could respect that. As of now, I have no respect for this woman at all. She is a joke and an embarrassment to her ward.M. Clintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635142448830357080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-25198664139769368142011-09-22T13:51:54.064-05:002011-09-22T13:51:54.064-05:00I've commented today on Diane's disfunctio...I've commented today on Diane's disfunctionality on my BuffaloRidgeBlog.com and on the Minneapolis Issues List.dynahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16103015667114017044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2382985764534737174.post-78662712640972641502011-09-22T08:44:38.969-05:002011-09-22T08:44:38.969-05:00Wow.
Just...
Wow.
From the other side of the ...Wow. <br /><br />Just...<br /><br />Wow. <br /><br />From the other side of the planet, Johnny Northside can only say...<br /><br />Wow.<br /><br />For now.Johnny Northside!https://www.blogger.com/profile/18182711866120550770noreply@blogger.com