Gary Schiff announced his campaign to challenge Ward 9 Council Member Alondra Cano a little more than a week ago. Schiff held the Ward 9 seat until running for Mayor in 2013. Since his announcement, a series of open letters have been addressed to Schiff on Facebook questioning the legitimacy of his candidacy.
All of these "Dear Gary" letters pretty convincingly argue that Gary Schiff is a white guy. The phrase "white supremacy" is used. Comparisons to Trump are made.
(Please note: Wedge LIVE isn't getting involved in Ward 9.)
All of these "Dear Gary" letters pretty convincingly argue that Gary Schiff is a white guy. The phrase "white supremacy" is used. Comparisons to Trump are made.
(Please note: Wedge LIVE isn't getting involved in Ward 9.)
On Sunday, Schiff held his campaign kickoff/pancake party/birthday bash (happy birthday, Gary!). The event was attended by a handful of Alondra supporters, who refused to eat pancakes--but did pass out a printed copy of a "Dear Gary" letter originally posted to Facebook.
In the aftermath, Mayoral candidate and current Ward 3 Council Member Jacob Frey (who by all accounts did partake in pancakes), became embroiled in the controversy. A Facebook user who says he was among the people distributing the letter, alleges Frey checked the "endorse" box on the sign-in sheet at Shiff's event. Frey denies endorsing Schiff.
Again, Wedge LIVE is advising readers to steer clear of dangerous conditions in Ward 9.
In the aftermath, Mayoral candidate and current Ward 3 Council Member Jacob Frey (who by all accounts did partake in pancakes), became embroiled in the controversy. A Facebook user who says he was among the people distributing the letter, alleges Frey checked the "endorse" box on the sign-in sheet at Shiff's event. Frey denies endorsing Schiff.
Again, Wedge LIVE is advising readers to steer clear of dangerous conditions in Ward 9.
@IanAlltyr - didn't endorse. Was there for his birthday as he's a friend and I respect him.— Jacob Frey (@Jacob_Frey) February 6, 2017
In other Ward 9 news: Alondra Cano releases City Hall security camera footage, along with a letter of reprimand from Council President Barb Johnson.
Yet more Ward 9 news: A Ward 9 candidate you may not have heard of is raising a lot of money and spending it in surprising ways.
Most surprising City Council campaign finance report is Mohamed Farah's.— Wedge LIVE! (@WedgeLIVE) February 3, 2017
-Raised $23,000
-Paid $1200/mo in rent
-Held $3500 kickoff event. pic.twitter.com/ygityWGaU5
Ward 9 Fact: The Hennepin County emergency sirens that sound off at 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month are intended to warn local residents of the threat posed by getting involved in Ward 9.
Continuing Coverage: Ward 9 Logo Disaster
New Gary Schiff Design Evokes Image of Man Beaten to Death With His Own Birthday Pancakes
CAUTION: After reading the Ward 9 update, you may be tempted to get involved--do not do so.
