It was originally passed that the meeting prior with almost zero discussion, and the introduction by Police Chief Pohlman included a gratuitous and off point reference to #blacklivesmatter (which has zero to do with “attacks on police” and everything to do with violations of civil rights through police assault and murder and the resulting investigations and charges) (except for a procedural sidebar about Resolution v. Proclamation!):
… and now back to the Human Rights Commission. They had nothing to comment on, except the rescinded Resolution 6873 which was handed out and on display overhead, but they also didn’t seem to hear comments on Resolution 6873. ??? They heard from 5 of us, and then formed a Committee and are taking input through tomorrow. HERE’S THEIR CONTACT INFO
I sent them this report, an initiative of the Maplewood Police Chief, this from their Human Rights Commission, something the Police Chief could have done unilaterally, but wanted input, something Red Wing’s Human Rights Commission could do:
It’s unfortunate that Councilor Bayley and Chief Pohlman’s resolution, which was drafted prior to the second City Council meeting rescinding Resolution 6873, was not available for review and comment. Despite a request, and response that it would be circulated, I can’t find it anywhere on the HRC page or in my inbox. Any resolution under consideration should be part of the public agenda packet for review prior to the meeting. Otherwise, it’s hard to offer on point comments.
Drafting of any resolution should be done in concert with the City Attorney, that’s what they’re there for.
I urge you to take a look at a recent initiative in the City of Maplewood, spearheaded by their Chief of Police:
I think the priority at this point is to assure that Resolution 6873 not go further, and that some Resolution not be drafted and forwarded by the Human Rights Commission just to “do something.” The purpose of that last resolution was to push for federal legislation regarding “Hate Crime” designation, joining the National Federation of Police’s lobbying campaign, and that’s not the job of the City of Red Wing.
Increase of protective gear, training of our police force, and policy directives are examples of things under Red Wing’s jurisdiction that are the appropriate subject of a Resolution and could be considered.
I hope that the Human Rights Commission will consider whether there is a need for a Resolution. As I understand it, there is not a history of attacks on police in Red Wing, and I believe Red Wing has worked hard toward equitable and responsible policing. In continuing of this City’s trends, and as a part of your deliberation and consideration, please review of the City of Maplewood’s efforts, and the President’s Task Force Report, which could provide some insight and direction toward options for action.
So every couple of days I’m going to pick a topic that needs some attention due to the false and misleading statements going around. It’s happening in record proportions these days, and challenging it is the job of each of us concerned with the nasty, ugly vitriol and hatred.
Listen to this, and take notes, it’s hard to believe, though given she’s with Glenn Beck’s outfit, I can guess who’s writing her cue cards:
A common nonsense meme and theme I’ve been hearing is that “Obama won’t declare war on ISIS.”
From a “Geroge Kenyon” rant seen yesterday to Tomi Lahren, above, who says:
“You won’t unleash our military, you won’t let them win.”
The President can’t declare war. Only Congress can declare war, and remember who controls congress? But this has come up several times in the last two days, so it bears repeating — only Congress can declare war:
From that Tomi Lahren video, again, conflatulence:
Neighbors in San Bernadino didn’t speak up. Why? Because YOU, Mr. President, taught us that reporting suspicious behavior results in a $15 million lawsuit for a whistleblower and an invitation to the White House for the suspect.
Yes, it’s a reference to “Clock Boy” who was falsely arrested, where the police knew before arresting him that it was NOT a bomb. This is not a lawsuit against a “whistleblower” but against the city and school for wrongful arrest and being illegally detained, violations of civil rights — it’s a notice prior to suit (the 60 day period has yet to expire).
The neighbors of San Bernadino shooter Syed Farook who did not report suspicious activity claimed “fear of being called racist” or “fear of racial profiling,” which is in their own mind. Their fears have zero to do with actions against a “whistleblower” in the “Clock Boy” case. This flapping about “Clock Boy” in this context is disingenuous and distraction.
Where’s the line on vitriol? I’ve been seeing a lot of ugly stuff on the internet, even two Faux “analysts” were suspended for their nastiness, though with Faux, it seems “profanity” is the issue:
The racists who shot the #blacklivesmatter protesters were sure a lot worse than this guy below in their youtube and online comments, eeeeeuw. They were charged with 2nd Degree Riot.
So anyway, here’s the guy from Pine Island, arrested after showing off his IQ, charges of threats of violence with intent to terrorize, and threats of violence with display of a replica firearm (yes, a replica is listed under terroristic threat statute), and minor drug charges:
Like molasses, FERC is moving on Delaware and Maryland’s cost allocation complaint, raising the oh-so-pertinent issue that they’re being charged for transmission yet aren’t receiving the benefit. I wonder if Minnesota, pass-through state of the Midwest, is paying any attention, particularly with this MISO 17 project MVP Portfolio and the bill for the massive transmission build-out of these projects and CapX coming due? And remember, Illinois Commerce Commission v. FERC August 6, 2009, is still in negotiations.
Here’s how FERC framed Delaware and Maryland’s issue, note the similarity with Minnesota as the pass through state for outstate generation headed eastward:
On November 24, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued an order which accepted a PJM Tariff filing on Artificial Island, then suspended the changes for five months.
The FERC accepted the October 9 PJM filing, which responded to a complaint from the Delaware and Maryland public service commissions regarding the cost allocation for transmission.
FERC has determined that overall the current method of allocating the costs of transmission projects is just and reasonable. In certain instances, however, the allocations led to complaints that individual results were unjust and unreasonable.
The commission is setting up a technical conference for early 2016 to explore whether an alternative cost allocation system can be established for projects which do not fit well with the FERC’s current solutions-based methodology.
PJM will be pleased to support the FERC’s process to explore alternative cost allocation methods for projects that may not fit into the current process.
The PJM Board of Managers approved the Artificial Island project on July 29.
Thanks to the STrib’s Libor Jany for posting the Statement of Probable Cause for Allen Scarsella. The four are Scarsella, Joseph Backman, Nathan Gustavsson, and Daniel Macey. Hennepin Co. Atty. Freeman’s press conference starts soon.
It looks like all four will be charged. I’m very glad to see the County Attorney handling this quickly. I believe they’re also looking at whether to charge this as a hate crime. Given all the video and online threads, it’d be pretty hard to show it wasn’t a hate crime.
