Tag: Dario Anselmo

Where does Anselmo stand on Academic Balance Bill?

To the editor:

While I appreciate Andrew Wig’s “Bill seeks to curtail teachers’ personal expression” article, Edina residents deserve to know where all of their elected officials stand on Sen. Carla Nelson’s (R-Rochester) controversial “Academic Balance” bill.

Wig’s coverage noted that Sen. Melissa Franzen (D-Edina) has already issued a press release against the legislation, (it would mandate schools to “silence open dialog in the classroom” while prohibiting “the introduction of controversial matters.” Continue reading “Where does Anselmo stand on Academic Balance Bill?”

Anselmo’s vote would guarantee gridlock

To the Editor:

Perhaps State Rep. Dario Anselmo has a great car that never breaks down. Or perhaps he has friends who can give him a ride at a moment’s notice. Or perhaps he has the magical ability to teleport himself to wherever he wants to go. Whatever his reasons, how fortunate for Anselmo that he never has to worry about how he will get around!

It might explain why he voted on March 31 to slash Metro Transit regular route bus service by a whopping 40 percent (House File 861). This would literally cripple mass transit in the metro area, dealing a devastating blow to people who rely on buses for jobs, medical appointments and regular daily routines. Continue reading “Anselmo’s vote would guarantee gridlock”