Greg Sellnow from the Rochester Post-Bulletin invited all candidates to write a letter for the paper. This is the letter that I submitted. 200 words. Well written. Should be material not covered by others. And it is positive in tone. We should see it sometime this week.

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STEVE BARLOW
4th WARD COUNCILMAN

Rochester is a tremendous city. We have a lot of which to be proud. My family and I have had a wonderful life in this city. I have found the people of Rochester to be active, hard working, smart, and progressive. It was these characteristics of the community that enabled me to own and operate a supermarket in Rochester that carried national appeal.
Currently, it seems as if my best role in the community is to serve in public office. I filed for 4th Ward Rochester City Councilman for two reasons: my Ward is currently underserved, and the city can benefit from what I have to offer. I’m best at vision, expertise, leadership, experience, economics, and hard work. I know how to get things done. The right things.
All candidates think it is important to provide for safe, prosperous neighborhoods. Me too. But beyond that, there is much that needs to be done in this city. Things that require vision and leadership. Economic Development. Transportation. Planning. A good life for all. Things I’m good at.
I'd love to help make a tremendous city even better.

-Steve Barlow
SBarlow99@GMail.com
www.RochMnNews.com
220 South Broadway #1211
Rochester, MN 55904
269-6925

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If you are receiving this in hard copy form, that means that you either weren't home when I knocked on your door this weekend, and I took the liberty to drop it off, or you were home and are gracious enough to meet me. As this is a handout, a legal item.....it is prepared and paid for by the Steve Barlow for Council Committee 1161 6th St NW Rochester, Mn.
I am extremely accessible and available by phone: 269-6925; EMail: SBarlow99@GMail.com; and/or web-site: www.RochMnNews.com
You'll find that I have a consistent, strong, and important message regarding my candidacy for 4th Ward Councilman. I have the unique experience, vision, competence, and compassion to best serve the wants and needs of the people and the neighborhoods of the 4th Ward.

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Yard Signs are going up this weekend. If you'd be willing to place one on your lawn (in the 4th Ward) please let me know. You can contact me at SBarlow99@GMail.com or call at 269-6925. I've got a large group of family and friends, including myself, going out Saturday and Sunday. So, thank you in advance for listening to us, and an even bigger thank you for those of you who put up one of our yard signs.

".....so your voice will be heard" is our campaign theme. You, the people and the neighborhoods of the 4th Ward have an important say as to what goes on in this City. A Councilman should be your spokesman. But, good communication only happens when the issues are not just spoken but they are also heard by the other decision-makers and stakeholders. This is an important point that really separates this campaign from the others.

It has been a very humbling experience for me and this campaign to receive the amount of support that it has. I get many people every day going out of their way to ask me how they can help. Wow.

The description on the Masthead above should read "Your NEXT 4th Ward Councilman". Sorry for sounding presumptuous.

I went to the Steak and Burger luncheon yesterday at the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester (at the corner of East Center and 11th Ave - 4th Ward 4th Precinct). What an event ! ! ! Congratulations to Keystone President Awale Osman and 2007 Youth of the Year Dylan Raiche. Both are impressive young men. Also, thanks to all of the singers, dancers, and drummers for the entertainment. This important organization has a $1Million budget for 2008. It is well recognized and supported by the community. Larry Kent and the Boys and Girls Club of Rochester; Be Proud ! Better yet - Be Great !

Remember to use the Archive Key (left) to see the posts that didn't fit on this page. It will have to do until I get the site fixed.

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Each 4th Ward Precinct is described below. You may have to click on the "Archive" to the left to get the Precinct you wish.

Thanks to all of you that have written to me at SBarlow99@GMail.com, and the many that have stopped by this site. We have an active, vibrant campaign, and I appreciate all of the input from you.

You'll be seeing more local content on this site coming up. I'd like to see this web-site develop into a "must-read" for everyone in the community. You'll start to see more items of interest regarding budgets, payroll, ownership, planning and such. I'd like to take current public information and assemble it into a way that will be fun and informative. One of my main goals is to make local government as "transparent" as possible. Also, I promise to get more proficient at writing a site.

Remember to vote in the Primary on September 9th. The 4th Ward is the "happening" Ward in this city. I'd love to see record voter turnout. That would send a strong message to the establishment.

The League of Women Voters is planning a candidate forum for the 4th Ward Tuesday August 26 between 7:00 and 7:40 pm. It's to be held at Northrup School - Room 201 - 201 8th St NW in Rochester. The forums will be taped and rebroadcast on the local public cable following the forum and prior to the primary election. The League of Women Voters will also make DVD's available at the Rochester Public Library for check out by voters.

Some neighborhood associations in the 4th Ward have talked about having their own forum. I strongly encourage this, and will be happy to participate at whatever level you would like.

I think that it is important that you feel comfortable with me as your city representative.

The first of my direct mail pieces went out last weekend to every registered voter in the 4th Ward, by precinct - all 7,148 of you. I got the mailing list from the Secretary of State of Minnesota. It seems as if it is a pretty accurate list. Two registered voters in the same household will each get the piece.

Another mailing is going out right before the Primary on September 9th. It is to remind and encourage you to vote in the Primary.

Again, thank you for your overwhelming and positive support.

You can reach me through this site, Email - SBarlow99@GMail.com, or by phone - 269-6925

-Steve

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