In heartland communities, in swing states and districts, the working class isnt as impressed by what is trending on social media platforms. Neighbors comment on the strange curb configuration that shows a driveway where there never was one. He did not attend a regularly scheduled council meeting from mid-June until Monday, when he arrived about nine minutes into the meeting, after the public comment period ended. It appears to have been self-published. (Contributing journalist, Allegra Nokaj) (Contributing writer, Brooke Bell). To end or prevent a SLAPP, those who speak out on issues of public interest frequently agree to muzzle themselves, apologize, or correct statements. Guy Heide He is on the student council and is scheduled to go to Honduras this coming July on a mission trip. For the sake of our community and our communitys reputation, we need more ethical conduct of our elected officials, Ronning added. Im glad you enjoyed it. ", He added: I've answered the question, 'Sheriff, what are you doing about people? But In my (non-actionable as defamation) opinion, Chris Swanson and Brendan Tupa are either stupid to have thought they could prevail with such a weak lawsuit, or are stupid and vindictive to have filed the suit out of payback or spite with no real intention of winning. 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Some people in the community believehis decision to join the Flint Township protest was a calculated political move. 7. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Mayor Swanson Clearly Promoted His Own Businesses on His Official Twitter Feed (Now Deleted). Every day, hundreds of thousands of police officers hit the street to protect and serve. Political Candidate. The suit seeks a judgement against John Ramos in excess of $50,000. "My gift is the gift of speaking. Duluth They were scared as much as the police were. We have watched as our constituents jobs left not only the Iron Range, but our country. But they cant help it. with Paul Street Writer, Dandelion Salad November 9, 2019. The group still hopes to oust Mayor Chris Swanson, who in his second term has frustrated some residents with the overlap between his personal business and his political position. Your email address will not be published. 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Otherwise, keep it to yourself. Hopefully, hell come to his senses, drop the lawsuit against the pesky blogger and focus on building the underwater Hotel Chris Swanson as a private citizen. Six hundred people (including business leaders and political candidates) packed the high school auditorium. Our nation needs healing more than ever before. The Flint Township protest took place on May 30, which Swanson said is the day "this office changed the way we do policing and George Floyd changed American policing because of what he sacrificed. Gail Baribeau Email and phone messages left for Jay Belcastro (who is currently Superintendent of the Lake Superior School District) were not returned. Also, I have the privilege to guest speak locally at The Rock Church of Fenton as well as The Freedom Center and the River Church. He also does mission work. Pandemic food assistance that held back hunger comes to an end, More states appear poised to expand voting access for people who were incarcerated, Lifeline or logistical problem? It is A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. "Law enforcement has to be held accountable. In an interview on the Charlie LeDuff podcast, "No BS Newshour," Swanson said he didn't expect his department to issue tickets in an effort to enforce Whitmer's stay-at-home orders. My dad was a Detroit cop. Where do you and your family reside? When asked if he believed running against Whitmer was a fools errand, Swanson replied: If there were to be a democratic challenger, Governor Whitmer would have to spend money to win, leaving her fewer dollars for the campaign against a GOP opponent. Don't knowingly lie about anyone From crowds of 200 to 15,000 my message is the same. Swanson took credit for a number of achievements in recent years, including new streets and sidewalks, a downtown revival and state funding for a wastewater treatment plant. No defamation to see here, folks). First of all John, thanks for your excellent reporting and your research on Mr. O. Im hoping to get a discounted rate on his consulting ow that hes been exposed. I have revised the article and created a new post that reflects that Chris Swanson is the founder and owner of PureDriven, but no longer CEO. "Chris will show you how to make this transformation for yourself, step by step. I love the fact that I have opportunities to thrive as a leader and to resonate with people. "Executive police leadership has to lead, come out from behind our desks, our conference tables, our intel centers and hit the streets. Superintendent Jay Belcastro has contacted the Monitor and answered all questions asked of him. He is a natural body builder and plays guitar better than any 15-year-old Ive ever seen. He was removed from this position months ago. President Jason Sunday is a nice enough guy but he said the same thing to me on LinkedIn. You can learn more about taking the challenge here. He simply copied and pasted the Mayors 97 tweets and attached documentation of Swansons connection to the promoted entities. On Thursday morning, more than a dozen people gathered online for a hearing in Lake County District Court calling for a temporary restraining order to stop action on the petition. Here's what the amazon.com blurb says: "Author Chris Swanson knows what it means to be both a Tinman and an Ironman. The building across from Minnehaha Elementary was sold rather quickly after hitting the market. Mayor Swanson also allegedly published promotional tweets on the mayoral feed for his businesses PureDriven, RaiseIt, GarageStarts and his wifes restaurant, Lous Fish House. We serve in a thankless field. "I'm not even worried about that," he said. Thank you also for providing, at your own expense, a virtual crypto-mine of engaging content. Our town rocks! I had people coming up to me in tears. Believe me, it doesnt matter if its the Tall Ships, Garage Starts, National Civility Association, Underwater Hotel Nightmare, Save the Bombshell (Bandshell), Mr. O and the Cryptocurrency and whatever else is uncoveredwhich I do believe there will be many more to come. Pop-culture progressive firebrands like Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-D) have huge followings. First, Christopher Swanson is founder & owner of PureDriven, a digital marketing firm actively targeting franchisees. God has opened huge doors for me. Chris Swanson is the kind of person anyone and everyone should avoid. This subscription allows you article access for 1 day, 1 month or 1 year. The Mayor is a complete embarrassment to the City of Two Harbors, his family, friends and people that have been duped by his incredibly sleazy business tactics. You have permission to edit this article. In 2020, the Democratic Party holds 27 of the 30 richest districts in the nation. Or has the ownership changed? In 2020, Democrats share equally with Republicans the 30 poorest districts in the nation. I run the day-to-day operations, lead 253 people and manage a $35 million budget. Chuck Frederick 2019 Duluth Monitor. With the paperwork and signatures withdrawn, there was no controversy before the court, Judge Dale Harris said. But let's get real - the Republican party has been putting ordinary citizens at risk for years in their ongoing political vendetta against President Obama. United Constitutional Patriots Youre saying that Swanson is no longer with PureDrivenbut Swanson is the owner of the company. We see and smell things most of the world will never want to see or smell. Christa Lawler covers Duluth and surrounding areas for the Star Tribune. Yes, I have. Changed his daughters company Lous Fish to his wifes company Lous Fish], Cover photo: Mayor Swansons Twitter profile picture. Mayor Swansons Twitter feed then fell silent until Sept. 17, 2018, when he returned to promote his State of the City Address. Todd Ronning, chair of the Resign or Recall Committee, said the group couldnt be more happy with the results.. His Jan. 11 tweet was retweeted by Swanson that same day: @findthekindus @raise_it @mayorswanson @thhs_decaI completed my #findthekindchallenge! The city spent $35,773 by bringing in outside attorneys to defend itself, Miranda Pietila, city financial director, said at the council meeting Monday. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Calvin put in an impressive 45.25 hours on the wealthy individuals project (Band Shell) for a cool 2941.00 being billed out at 65.00 an hour. Conrad Swanson covers Colorados environment and politics for The Denver Posts political team. Your email address will not be published. His comments will feature in a follow-up article. Wonder how much profit there will be in flipping the lot? WebVirginia Mayor Larry Cuffe Jr. and Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson take the stage to present a letter from six Iron Range mayors supporting the Trump-Pence campaign Gretchen Whitmer would not have a Democratic opponent in a primary next year. SLAPPs are effective because even a meritless lawsuit can take years and many thousands of dollars to defend. The Fenton Township resident is a husband, father of two boys, undersheriff, paramedic, motivational and inspirational For his part, Swanson reiterated Wednesday that he has never been found guilty of doing anything illegal. 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Now, the 47-year old with 27 years in the Genesee County Sheriffs Department is making more political news by refusing to take himself out of a possible bid for governor. He wrapped up the video with a fundraising pitch. The previous city administrator knew about this. lsmr A poster on a car outside Two Harbors City Hall urges Mayor Chris Swanson to resign or be recalled by voters. It appeared on April 5, 2017, shortly after Swanson took office. I would suggest that the actions of the City Council not only protected local citizens interest, but also helped protect the mayor, too, State Auditor Julie Blaha told the News Tribune at the time. Ten years ago, Republicans did. Wheres the Defamation, Mr. Tupa? Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson, with his wife Rebecca, speaking at a news conference in the Two Harbors city council chambers on June 1. Or, perhaps, that a supernatural entity from the depths of Lake Superior controlled by Ramos forced him to Tweet about his own companies for the past several years, then erased his memory. He also mentioned another of his companies, PureDriven, in a tweet on Jan. 5: I challenge @puredrivenco to Find the Kind. I am a police officer, licensed paramedic and currently the undersheriff, which Ive been since July 2011. Findthekind.us/participate. Christopher Swanson v. John L. Ramos and Duluth Monitor LLC aka The Absence of Actual Malice, John Ramos Defense? We Build the Wall At the Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival, you will find a palate-dazzling smorgasbord of cuisines and cocktails in which to indulge. We tell parents their kids are gone and kids their parents are gone. Although Chris has been unafraid to speak up about social and political issues, he has never endorsed a particular candidate or party in an election. "Be cautious not to put other people's health at risk. Best Answer. Be with the people to serve them. In this election, there is a lot at stake, but the biggest risk is our jobs, our economy, and our way of life. "I'm a student of leadership. 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