Former Minnesota Viking, Joey Browner missed the original deadline of July 15th to file as a candidate because of a miscommunication with the Secretary of State’s office. So instead of giving up, Joey Browner has decided to mount a massive write-in campaign which will include newspaper advertisements and public appearances. I suppose the Pioneer Press’ article is the first of said advertisements?
Much like Joshua Linde‘s “I love Apple Valley” campaign platform, Joey really doesn’t have any problems with what is going on in Eagan but he wants to “bring it to the next level” whatever the fuck that means.
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I really wish that I could find some more information other than the fluff presented in the Pioneer Press article. I will continue to follow any new developments on this write-in campaign and will post any updates as a comment below but I have a feeling that this is probably yet another pointless bid for office.
Are you an Eagan voter, would you vote for Joey during his write-in campaign just because he has made a name for himself in something completely unrelated to politics and has no real plan other than to kick it up a notch? Let us know what you think!
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September 19th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
I prefer competitive cycling, and Lance will be busy riding next year instead of running for Mayor of Eagan. Then again…I don’t think being a football player disqualifies you (in the voter mentality) any more than being an actor who runs for governor or president, and we’ve had more than a few of those. I have more concerns about a small town mayor running for vice president.
September 19th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
Are you more concerned about a small town mayor as VP than you are about a community organizer as PRESIDENT?
September 26th, 2008 at 10:11 am
Why am I running for a four-year term on the Eagan City Council?
I want to bring integrity, diversity and openness back to the Eagan City Council. I am concerned about fiscal responsibility in a time of national crisis.
With my extensive background, I can bring vast global experience. I understand the significance of the value of volunteerism and giving back to one’s community. I have worked with a substantial variety of people and have a sense of dedication to the job.
Diversity – In a City with 12% of its population people of color, I believe there should be more diversity on the City Council. More diversity will bring about more life experience.
Openness – I feel that the City Council and Election Process should be open to everyone and widely promoted to encourage everyone’s participation. I did not find this to be the experience. I want the Council to be accessible to all residents. I found that with my prior profession, people feel comfortable coming up and speaking to me. I would be a “known†person on the Council, so I would hope people would bring their problems and concerns to me.
Fiscal Responsibility – With the national economic crisis, I think the “belt – tightening†should also take place at the local level. The present Eagan City Council has passed a proposed tax levy increasing the general tax by 5.3%, almost double the average National Cost of Living Increase of 2.7%. In reviewing the 2008 budget passed by the Eagan City Council in comparison the 2007 budget, some increases concern me.
The line item for City Clerk was increased 36.8% and the line item for Finance was increased 11.2%.
Out of the 24 line items, 16 of them increased more than the national cost of living increase of 2.7%.
Since I have traveled the world over, both as an ambassador of the NFL and as a private citizen, I can bring a great deal of variety of experience to the job. I found the most fulfilling was visiting the troops out of the country and here in the United States. I am excited to work with the troops themselves and their families.
I believe very strongly in volunteerism and have lived this belief. This is the main reason why I would like to serve on the City Council — I want to give back to the community in which I live.
Working for the Met Council, I have become very interested in local politics.
September 26th, 2008 at 10:21 am
I have done what I can to verify that the above comment does come from Joey Browner himself. Comment on.
September 26th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
I dont live in Eagan, but if I did, I would appreciate what Mr Browner said, and for my two cents, without knowing the man, I would say that those reasons, if sincere, are as good or better than anything I have heard from other cantidates.
Move to Burnsville, I would be happy to vote for you.
September 26th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
An article showed up in the Star Tribune today about Joey Browner’s campaign and you can view it here.
October 9th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I say bring it on. Currently if the Eagan council had their way every vacant piece of property would be used as “green space.” How much more “green space” can tax payers afford? (proposed development-Carriage Hills/Wensman) I have no problem having a person with a fight hard attitude like Mr. Browner fight for me and my neighbors. It’s about time.
October 9th, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Todd,
I am honestly curious to know if you would prefer that the Carriage Hills Golf Course be developed and turned into the empty fields of completed but unsold homes that prevail elsewhere in the metro? If you don’t believe that will happen in this instance, can you provide me with some information as to why the proposed development in Eagan wouldn’t fall prey to the same forces that the others in the MSP suburbs?
October 11th, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Bill, that’s exactly why I want the city to keep it as green space. Yes, it will cost money to do so, but the last thing the housing market needs right now is more houses to add to the glut, and ultimately that will cost people more.
October 13th, 2008 at 7:28 pm
Todd,
The city and its current council is very, very friendly to reasonable development. They spend very, very few taxpayer dollars on preserving green space. Case in point, the city council dropped efforts to maintain the historical zoning of the Carriage Hills golf course as open space. They also refused to allocate funds to purchase the golf course, instead giving the decision over to voters and presenting no official council stance. Indeed, the pro-open-space people think that the city council (and the city) are trying to subtly sabotage the ballot question.
October 31st, 2008 at 4:08 pm
Joey is continuing to attempt to get on the Eagan ballot, this time by suing the City of Eagan.
Joey, honestly, you look like an idiot — stop now.
November 4th, 2008 at 9:22 am
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