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  Wikinfo | Mayor
A mayor is the chief executive official of a city, town, or village.
In the United States, mayors are usually elected by the citizens of a locality for a fixed term.
List of mayors of New York City, New York
www.wikinfo.org /wiki.php?title=mayor   (197 words)

  
 Minneapolis Resource Center - minneapolis star tribune
Minneapolis is the largest city in Minnesota and the county seat of Hennepin County.
Minneapolis claims to be exceeding the requirements of the Kyoto Protocol, having significantly reduced emissions from stationary sources in recent decades, though automobile emissions continue to rise.
Minneapolis is one of the most heavily-biked cities in the country, with an average level of 10,000 people riding daily for commuting and recreation (there are significant seasonal variations, but many people bike year-round).
www.taxgloss.com /Tax-Department_Stores_I_-_M-/Minneapolis.html   (5099 words)

  
 An interview with Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels on his pro-Kyoto cities initiative | By Amanda Griscom Little | Grist | ...
Granted, the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement is non-binding, so cities could climb aboard the bandwagon but not follow through on meeting the targets.
Well, we've had support from a number of Republican mayors from the beginning, but we brought it to the U.S. Conference of Mayors to see if there was a major national organization that would be willing to endorse this grassroots effort across party lines and regional borders.
Getting that unanimous vote was critical: the mayors' conference is the first major organization to endorse the initiative, and I think it will be a signal to other cities that it's OK to sign on, that it's not something that they need to be concerned about or afraid of.
www.grist.org /news/maindish/2005/06/15/little-nickels   (1739 words)

  
 List of mayors of Minneapolis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a list of mayors of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
This list is incomplete; you can help by expanding it.
Tony L. Hill, "Mayors of Minneapolis Since Incorporation," 1986.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/List_of_mayors_of_Minneapolis   (101 words)

  
 Mayor
Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs as to the powers and responsibilities of a mayor, as well as the means of becoming mayor.
They generally share power with a local legislative body, such as a city council.
List of mayors of Washington, D.C. See also: council-manager government, mayor-council government
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ma/Mayor.html   (85 words)

  
 Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis is recognized by the GaWC as a world-class city.
In the 1980s, Minneapolis took its place as a center of the arts, with the Walker Arts Center leading the nation in appreciation of pop and postmodern art, and a diverse range of musicians, from Prince to Hüsker Dü to the Replacements to the Suburbs leading the nation in musical innovation.
Minneapolis claims to have the highest per capita attendance at theater and arts events outside of New York City, perhaps boosted by its famously harsh winters.
creekin.net /c7678-n228-minneapolis-minnesota.html   (4403 words)

  
 MPR: Democrats eyeball Minneapolis-St. Paul for '08 convention
Minneapolis- St. Paul is one of four finalists under consideration to host the convention.
Minneapolis and St. Paul are also on the short list of sites for the 2008 Republican National Convention.
Although the Democratic mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul are neck deep now in their impassioned pitch for the Democratic National Convention, Rybak says he'll change his tune in August when he the others will have a shot at trying to convince Republican leaders the Twin Cities is actually the best place for their convention.
minnesota.publicradio.org /display/web/2006/06/26/dncc   (1141 words)

  
 Socialist Action
The Minneapolis workers found that the Farmer-Labor Party was less dependable as a class instrument than their unions.
Early in the 'Thirties at the Minneapolis city election the Farmer-Labor voters turned out the Republican mayor, on the issue that his police had killed two pickets during the truck strike.
The new Farmer-Labor mayor was, not a militant worker, nor a union worker at all, but a lawyer named Thomas Latimer, a former Socialist Party candidate for governor.
www.socialistaction.org /flp.htm   (5808 words)

  
 City Mayors: Most stressful US cities
City Mayors lists and features urban events, conferences and conventions aimed at urban decision makers and those with an interst in cities worldwide.
City Mayors questions those who govern the world’s cities and talks to men and women who contribute to urban society and environment.
City Mayors lists cities and city organisations, profiles individual mayors and provides information on hundreds of urban events.
www.citymayors.com /features/us_stresscities.html   (1701 words)

  
 Minnesota HEALS (Hope, Education, and Law and Safety) -- Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
With its world headquarters in one of the most crime-ridden neighborhoods in Minneapolis, Honeywell was concerned for the safety of its employees and property and for the quality of life in the surrounding neighborhood.
In an initial brainstorming meeting held in December 1996, the Minneapolis Chief of Police, the State's Commissioner of Public Safety, the PERF consultant, and representatives from Honeywell and General Mills hammered out a list of initial objectives focusing both on law enforcement and on community prevention efforts.
Since the Minnesota HEALS initiatives began, homicides declined 30 percent in Minneapolis (from 83 in 1996 to 58 in 1997) and the number of murders dropped from 40 in summer 1996 to 8 in summer 1997 -- the lowest number of summer homicides in 12 years.
ojjdp.ncjrs.org /pubs/gun_violence/profile07.html   (2912 words)

  
 Seattle Mayor Nickels - US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement
The following list includes the names of 349 mayors from 49 states representing a total population of over 54 million citizens.
Portland was the first city in the country to adopt a local global warming policy reducing greenhouse gas emissions that exceed the targets established by the Kyoto Protocol.
"The Sierra Club commends Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels for leadership on climate change, and his support for clean cars and buses...In the face of climate change, President Bush and his administration are not merely silent, they are dangerously irresponsible, rejecting the needs of Americans, and international calls for cooperation.
www.ci.seattle.wa.us /mayor/climate/quotes.htm   (2994 words)

  
 Minneapolis, Minnesota - www.1-minneapolis.com
Minneapolis has a long history of prominence as a center for the arts, with the Walker Art Center (opened in 1927) leading the nation in appreciation of pop and postmodern art.
Minneapolis possesses a climate similar to that of much of the midwest, with four distinct seasons and a large variation in temperatures over short amounts of time.
In a 2005 issue of Popular Science the publication determined Minneapolis, MN to be the "Top Tech City" in the United States [4].
www.1-minneapolis.com   (6249 words)

  
 Gun Guys » 37 Mayors Join Bloomberg’s Campaign
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced yesterday that the mayors of 37 cities — including Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, San Diego and San Francisco — have joined his effort to fight the trafficking in illegal guns.
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino today announced the addition of 37 cities to the coalition of mayors who have pledged to join the fight against illegal guns.
In the span of little more than a month, 52 mayors from every region of the country, from Charleston to Little Rock to Houston to Los Angeles, and from both major political parties, have joined the coalition and expressed their support for the Statement of Principles, drafted and signed at the Summit.
www.gunguys.com /?p=1145   (803 words)

  
 Green Car Congress: US Mayors Strive to Meet or Beat Kyoto Targets; Coalition on Climate Protection Building Momentum
The coalition, organized by Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels, is working to achieve what would have been the Kyoto Protocol’s US target for reductions in greenhouse gases (7%) in the member communities.
With New York City joining, the number of mayors supporting the agreement is up to 132, representing 28.8 million citizens in 35 states.
Mayor Nickels and the other participating mayors are seeking to wind the endorsement of the US Conference of Mayors during the upcoming meeting in June.
www.greencarcongress.com /2005/05/us_mayors_striv.html   (480 words)

  
 Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis - The Region- An Economic War (June 1996)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Governors and mayors prowl the international airways racking up more overseas frequent flyer miles than Carmen San Diego and visiting trade fairs in places that they could barely pronounce.
It can consolidate the long list of federally funded training programs and empower dislocated workers to seek training best suited for them by putting a voucher in their hands and holding training institutions accountable for results.
In fact, as everyone will quickly recognize, the Clinton administration has fought hard for all of these items and is trying to increase their funding, fend off cuts and make the programs more effective.
minneapolisfed.org /pubs/region/96-06/reg966e.cfm   (3630 words)

  
 Hennepin County History: Minneapolis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Beaux-Arts Eclecticism: The Minneapolis Architecture of Hewitt and Brown - This on-line exhibit by the Hennepin County Historical Society includes the Cathedral Church of St. Mark, Hennepin Avenue Methodist, and Gateway Park.
List of companies that are in the state of Minnesota
War in Minneapolis by Herbert Solow, published in The Nation, August 8, 1934; and Minneapolis One Year Later by Carlos Hudson, published in The Nation, October 30, 1935.
www.mtn.org /quack/local/hennepin/mpls.htm   (1199 words)

  
 Mayors seek wi-fi coordination - Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal:
While Minneapolis is looking to roll out its city-wide wi-fi plan next year, St. Paul is still considering what approach to take toward development of such a network.
St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman said the city is keeping a close eye on Minneapolis as it considers what its next steps should be.
Both Coleman and Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak, along with St. Louis Park Mayor Jeff Jacobs, said the concept of municipal wireless has drawn mixed reaction from the business community.
www.bizjournals.com /twincities/stories/2006/10/23/daily18.html   (597 words)

  
 ET03/04: US Mayors’ Statement on Global Warming – 2003
As mayors, we know that actions that promote energy conservation and efficiency, sustainable transportation (such as expanded mass transit, alternative fuel vehicles, and bike and pedestrian safety amenities) and reduce solid waste also reduce greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants emissions and bring a host of benefits to our communities.
A public mandate is emerging in cities and towns across the country calling for governments at all levels to protect the global climate.
As Mayors responsible for the well being of our communities, we urge the federal government to maintain, enhance and implement new domestic policies and programs that work with local communities to reduce global warming pollution.
www.sdearthtimes.com /et0304/et0304s7.html   (462 words)

  
 City Mayors: Safest US cities
Ron Gonzales was re-elected Mayor of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, in the March Primary of 2002.
His goals as Mayor include strengthening neighborhoods, improvement of public education, and ensuring the continuing economic vitality of the city with high quality public services and effective solutions to affordable housing and traffic congestion in the region.
Before his election as Mayor, Mr Gonzales worked as an executive with the Hewlett-Packard Company, where he led a national education initiative that established partnerships between Hewlett-Packard, local school districts, and universities.
www.citymayors.com /society/uscities_safest.html   (1118 words)

  
 Civil Rights Director Search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Minneapolis, St. Cloud Mayors testify in support of statewide airport strategy
Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak named four finalists today for the position of Civil Rights Director: Harry W. Davis, Jr.; Jessica Lynn Jackson; Jayne Baccus Khalifa; and W.H. Tyrone Terrill (resumes below).
Mayor Rybak will conduct individual interviews with candidates prior to nominating his selection to the Executive Committee.
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us /mayor/news/20040416civilfinalists.asp   (364 words)

  
 Minneapolis Hotels, Minnesota Hotel Reservations, Mall of America, Minneapolis Events
Minneapolis was ranked 7th most-educated city in the country, based on percentage of population with a college degree, by Encarta online
Minneapolis was ranked 2nd-best in the nation for recycling in a national survey by BioCycle magazine and Columbia University's Earth Engineering
Minneapolis was rated one of the cities with the most courteous drivers in the country in a survey by AutoVantage
www.minneapolis.org /travelinfo/facts_trivia.asp   (703 words)

  
 ALHN - US> Minnesota>Hennepin County> Minneapolis>Biographies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Pierre Bottineau (1816-1895) of was one of the leading citizens of St. Anthony's Village (now Northeast Minneapolis).
Donald MacKay Fraser, state senator, congressman, Mayor of Minneapolis.
Eugene McLanahan Wilson (1833-1890) Union army captain, state representative, congressman, mayor of Minneapolis.
www.mtn.org /quack/local/hennepin/mplsbios.html   (583 words)

  
 Democratic National Committee - dKosopedia
Update: The DNC has released this list of DNC members as of November 8th.
Via the public roster for the 2004 Democratic National Convention, here is the list of 440 DNC members:
Be sure to note that these lists are constantly in flux as members retire and as new members get elected.
www.dkosopedia.com /index.php/Democratic_National_Commmittee   (543 words)

  
 Jiangsu Mayors Training
In October 2004, APA welcomed the mayors' delegation from Jiangsu for 21 days of training in urban and regional planning, development, and management, as well as a broad and balanced view of the success and limitations of planning in America.
In only 21 days, the 27 mayors visited more than a dozen major cities and several smaller ones, including Chicago, Boston, New Haven, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., the Twin Cities; Seattle and Renton, Washington; Portland and Hillsboro, Oregon; Los Angeles; and San Francisco.
The mayors also attended lectures and meetings, sometimes for as long as eight hours a day.
www.planning.org /APAinChina/training/jaingsu/04list.htm   (518 words)

  
 Phi Gamma Delta's Political Leaders
Below find an incomplete list of brothers who have served in positions of political leadership.
Also see our list of politicians in national service, organized by position.
Bartholomew, Orion A. (DePauw 1859) - Mayor, Chariton Iowa.
www.phigam.org /history/Lists/Politics/politicos.htm   (7929 words)

  
 Top20Minneapolis.com - Your Top20Guide to Minneapolis, MN.
The Minneapolis skyline as seen from the University of Minnesota, East Bank campus.
The city is served by air with the Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport, which is at the southeast corner of the city off of Minnesota State Highway 5.
Minneapolis has a number of sister cities including:
top20minneapolis.com   (5088 words)

  
 Minneapolis City Council Agenda
Passage of Ordinances amending the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances, Title 2, Chapter 14 relating to Administration: In General and Chapter 22 relating to Administration: City Engineer to allow for incorporating CPED functions into the City's real estate transaction policies and procedures.
Concur with the Mayor's recommendation to reappoint Cornell Moore and appoint Chandra Clark for terms through December 31, 2006.
Authorize payment of $174,789 as the balance of the 2003 proceeds of the 1% City lodging tax increase to the Greater Minneapolis Convention and Visitors Association; Passage of Resolution appropriating funds.
www.fva.org /vnflag/minneapolis_council.html   (2348 words)

  
 Avidor For Mayor of Minneapolis!
I would declare Minneapolis to be “Fun City” for anyone willing to donate to my mayoral campaign.
Driving in Minneapolis is dangerous...especially if you’re drunk and using a cell phone.
I have read Ken Avidor's statement regarding his mayoral campaign and must say that he has forgotten much of what we talked about in our extended campaign planning retreat of a short time ago.
www.roadkillbill.com /mayor.html   (1014 words)

  
 Pulse of the Twin Cities - Locally Grown Alternative Newspaper
It is heartening to know there are leaders still willing to delay and compromise when it comes to public health.
Our company also supports St. Paul Mayor Kelly and Minneapolis Mayor Ryback in vetoing any “anti-indoor air pollution” legislation reaching their desks.
We’re glad the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul don’t find the issue urgent.
www.pulsetc.com /article.php?sid=1203   (800 words)

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