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Mr. Russell, a nonprofit executive, is running to represent District 38A currently held by Rep. Michael Nelson (DFL). Rep. Nelson, who has held the seat for 22 years, announced in January that he will retire at the end of his term and “pass the torch.”

The Liberian American is the second Democrat to join the race after Kenyan American Huldah Hiltsley announced her bid last October. Both candidates have indicated they will be seeking the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer Labor Party (DFL) at the party’s April 13 District 38 convention.

Mr. Russell told about 100 supporters at the launch on Saturday that he does not plan to abide by the party’s endorsement if he does not receive it.

“So even if we don’t make it through the convention, we are going to go all the way to the primary which will be on August 13, so I will need your support and vote,” Mr. Russell said.

Mshale followed up with Ms. Hiltsley after Mr. Russell’s event to ask whether she will abide by the DFL endorsement if it goes to his opponent. In a written statement, she said she will not abide by the endorsement either, because she considers herself a stronger Democrat than Mr. Russell, and will go on to the primary “and let the people decide because we need someone committed to the DFL Party’s values.”

The August 13 state primary will decide the candidate for each party in the November 5 general election.

The heavily Democratic District 38A encompasses the southern half of Brooklyn Park and the entire city of Osseo. The other half of Brooklyn Park is represented by Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman. Brooklyn Park which has a population of over 86,000 is a minority-majority city, with people of color accounting for 55% of the population. People who identify themselves as Black or African American make up more than 29% in Brooklyn Park, making them the single largest minority group, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. African immigrants fondly refer to the city and neighboring Brooklyn Center as “Little Africa.” Neighboring Osseo that is also in District 38A has a population of just over 2,600 according to the U.S. Census, with 80% of them white.

Born in Liberia, Mr. Russell came to the United States in 2005 as a refugee student on a scholarship, he told Mshale in a previous interview. He received a master’s in international and global studies from Northern Michigan University upon which the University of Minnesota recruited him to work as a public health researcher at the university’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP). Upon arriving in Minnesota, he settled in New Brighton and started his life in academia. A devout Methodist, he immediately had to look for a church home and started attending United Methodist Church in Brooklyn Park and his eventual involvement in the city’s issues.

In 2018 Mr. Russell became the first Liberian American elected to the Brooklyn Park City Council where he served one term. Rather than go for a second term in 2022, he opted to run for Mayor of Brooklyn Park where he garnered a respectable 40% of the vote, but lost to now Mayor Hollies Winston.

“I am going there (legislature) to ensure the community’s needs and interests are well served,” said Mr. Russell.

During a 12-minute speech, Russell made it clear that he wants the community to be at the table when policies and laws affecting them are being crafted. He said his priorities for Brooklyn Park and Osseo – if elected include: crime reduction, support for small businesses, more resources for schools, mental health and “ensuring Brooklyn Park and Osseo become resilient cities against the effects of climate change and global warming.”

His desire to move to state politics has been evident since his mayoral bid loss. He has been teasing his impending entry into the race via his active social media presence since last year, when there were signs Rep. Nelson might not seek reelection.

On crime reduction, Mr. Russell said he will push for more support and resources to be given to law enforcement by the Legislature “because our police need more support.”

On small business, and particularly microbusinesses, he said he will draw on his past experience as a Council member where he championed the development of the city’s Small Business Center, a city funded 25,000 square feet co-working space that offers offices and retail spaces that opened last August.

“The largest number of immigrant students in the state of Minnesota learn at Osseo School District, so we need to provide the resources the district needs to continue to thrive and educate our kids,” he said.

Mr. Russell pointed out that mental health, especially among the senior population, continues to be a taboo subject in the community and a bill to address the issue has stalled at the legislature “because we don’t have someone at the table.” He vowed to make it a priority once elected.

Sitting in the event room at Milah Royal Bistro and eating African food and listening to speeches, many of Mr.  Russell’s friends and supporters had positive words to describe the candidate: Experienced, capable, caring.

Mr. Varmun Kamara, the campaign’s treasurer, told Mshale that his candidate, besides being very passionate about public service, is the most qualified in the race given his track record.

“If you look at his credentials, he has been a public servant for more than a decade – including the four years on the Brooklyn Park (City) Council and he has also been in public health for many years,” said Mr. Kamara.

Ms. Loretta Gborplay of Coon Rapids is a registered nurse that used to live in District 38A. She said even though she can no longer vote in the district she is planning to “give money and call all my friends in the area to go vote for him because he is the most capable – and post as much as possible on social media.”

Former Brooklyn Park Mayor Lisa Jacobson, who served on the Council with Mr. Russell, said the latter was not a typical politician.

“He cares about all of you, people who look like me, and people who don’t look like either one of us,” she said. “And that is the true sign of a community leader.”

Source: https://mshale.com/2024/04/04/former-brooklyn-park-city-council-member-wynfred-russell-formally-launches-campaign-for-minnesota-house-seat/

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Convention Tasks:

• Endorse candidates for State Senate and House
• Elect party unit officers
• Elect State Central Committee members
• Vote on resolutions for consideration at the State Convention and inclusion in the DFL Platform
• Elect delegates to their Congressional District and State Conventions
• Consider amendments to the party unit constitution

Sample Convention Agenda:

This is a sample agenda for an Organizing Unit Convention with explanations of each event. Your convention’s agenda may look different depending on what it needs to accomplish.

Registration

At registration, if you are a delegate, you will sign in and receive credentials. This is generally a name tag that you wear which allows you to be on the “floor,” or the area where voting is happening. If you are an alternate, you should also sign in and get credentials, and you will be informed of “upgrading procedures.” This is the process by which you can switch from being an alternate to a delegate. You will often be seated near the other delegates from your precinct, but seating is decided by the convention committees.

Calling the Convention to Order 

This is simply the official start of the convention and is generally followed by a flag ceremony and welcoming of delegates and guests.

Reading of Affirmative Action, Outreach and Inclusion Statement

We begin all DFL conventions by reading the Affirmative Action, Outreach, and Inclusion statement to help keep these goals at the forefront of our organizing efforts.

Resolving any Credentials Challenges

Credentials are how we ensure the correct people are participating in the voting procedures. If a person believes they do not have the correct credentials following registration, this is an opportunity for them to appeal to the larger group. This allows us to confirm that all eligible delegates and upgraded alternates have the correct badges from registration and are ready to participate in voting during the convention.

Election of Convention Chair(s) and Appointment of Secretary and other Convention Officials

At each convention, delegates get to vote on who will lead the convention as the Chairs. Generally, the Chairs are asked in advance, so they can prepare. However, anyone can be nominated from the floor to fill these positions.

Officer Reports 

Officers in your local unit may share what they are working on within the unit or successes they have had since the last convention.

Adoption of Agenda and Rules

The agenda and rules of the convention must be approved by the members of the convention. This is typically done by a vote of acclimation.

Endorsement of Local Candidates

Election of Party Officers and Directors

Depending on how your Organizing Unit elects officers and directors, you may vote to elect either officers, directors, or both at your convention. These positions, plus precinct leadership, combine into your Organizing Unit Central Committee. The convention is in charge of running the local unit, but between conventions, it is run by a unit’s Central Committee.

Adoption of Resolutions

Resolutions that were passed during precinct caucuses are presented at Organizing Unit Conventions, and a certain number of the resolutions earning the greatest number of votes will be considered at the State Convention.

Election of State and CD Convention Delegates/Alternates

Organizing Units are allowed to send a select number of delegates to their Congressional and State Conventions. (See 2022-23 Official Calll). The selection of these delegates can take place as an election or through a process known as a walking sub-caucus. If you are interested in helping to endorse congressional representatives or statewide candidates, you should run to be a delegate at this level.

Election of Congressional and State Convention Delegation Co-Chairs

Your Organizing Unit delegates and alternates make up your delegation. You will elect people to lead this group at the conventions they attend.

Adjournment

This is the closing of the convention.

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