District 5 by WILTAR13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q en-us 2015-11-23 19:33:06 UTC 2025-03-28 09:52:39 UTC hello@padlet.com                    District 5 unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83080478 2015-11-23 19:39:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83080478 Geography/History unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83080594 District 5 is covers a small urban and suburban area. It covers part of Hennepin county, all of Minneapolis, and parts of Anoka and Ramsey counties. It was created in 1883 and called the "Bloody Fifth" on account of the first election.

]]> 2015-11-23 19:40:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83080594 Sponsored Bills wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83081634 Ellison sponsors bills primarily in these issue areas:

  • Foreign Trade and International Finance

  • Finance and Financial Sector

  • Government Operations and Politics

  • International Affairs

  • Labor and Employment

  • Housing and Community Development

  • Taxation

  • Immigration (Keith supports immigration reform that includes a clear path to citizenship to those who are already in the U.S. working and paying taxes, and expedited process for family reunification)
]]> 2015-11-23 19:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83081634 Major Cities unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83081752 St. Louis Park, Richfield, Crystal, Minneapolis, Robbinsdale, Golden Valley, and Fridley.

]]> 2015-11-23 19:44:51 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83081752 Demographics of the Constituents  unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83082150 Race: 69% white, 13% black, 8% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 1% Native American

Education: 88.9% high school graduate, 39.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Age: 20.8% under 18, 11% 65 and older

Median income: $50,556

Poverty rate: 11.2%

]]> 2015-11-23 19:46:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83082150 Controversies wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83082554 Ellison announced that he will not take his oath of office on the Bible, but on the bible of Islam, the Koran. People believe that Ellison cannot swear an oath on the Quran and an allegiance to our Constitution at the same time.

]]> 2015-11-23 19:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83082554 Voting in Elections unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83289718 Democratic (liberal) - the most Democratic district in MN

]]> 2015-11-24 18:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83289718 Tourist Attractions unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83291626 Target Field, Guthrie Theater, Minnehaha Park, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis Sculpture Garden, Lake Calhoun, Minneapolis Institute of Art, Minnesota Children's Museum, and more!

]]> 2015-11-24 19:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83291626 About Keith Ellison lunjen16 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83291688 Keith Maurice Ellison has been the U.S Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2007. Keith Ellison, the third of five sons, was born and raised Roman Catholic in Detroit, Michigan, by his parents Leonard Ellison, a social worker and a psychiatrist, and Clida  Ellison. Ellison and three of his brothers became lawyers, his other brother became a doctor. Ellison graduated in 1981 from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, where he was active in sports and a senator in the student government.

]]> 2015-11-24 19:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83291688 Why/How Did Ellison Get Involved in Politics wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83292755

Ellison started his law career with the firm of Lindquist & Vennum before becoming the executive director of the Legal Rights Center. Besides practicing law, Ellison was active in the community and public service. He hosted a radio program on public affairs for a number of years. After winning election in 2002, Ellison became a member of the Minnesota House of Representatives. As a state representative, he served on several committees, including the Local Government and Metropolitan Affairs and supported legislation on education and legal issues.

]]> 2015-11-24 19:12:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83292755 Committees lunjen16 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83293316 Keith Ellison serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Democratic Steering Committee. The House Financial Services Committee has jurisdiction over the banking system, stock exchanges, and the housing and insurance industries. The House Democratic Steering Committee determines the party’s platform and committee assignments for Democratic members.

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]]> 2015-11-24 19:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83293536                 Keith Ellison wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83293625 2015-11-24 19:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83293625 Top 5 PAC's Contributers lunjen16 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83295368
  • Communications Workers of America ($55,000)
  • American Federation of Teachers ($45,000)
  • Machinists/Aerospace Workers Union ($45,000)
  • American Postal Workers Union ($44,500)
  • American Assn for Justice ($43,000)
    • ]]>     2015-11-24 19:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83295368     Major Industries in District 5 unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83295790 Manufacturing is the primary industry in District 5. Principal manufacturing areas are electronics, milling, machinery, medical products, food processing, and graphic arts. The Twin Cities is also the financial center of the upper Midwest. The University of Minnesota and other colleges in the area help make District 5 highly experienced in high-technology industries as well.

    ]]>     2015-11-24 19:23:35 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83295790     wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83296773 2015-11-24 19:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83296773 Voting Record wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83296863 6.3% of the time Ellison voted against party lines.

    93.7% of the time Ellison voted for the party lines.

    ]]>     2015-11-24 19:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83296863     More about Minneapolis in District 5 unrkel20 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83297136 2015-11-24 19:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83297136 Conclusion/Endorsement wiltar13 https://padlet.com/wiltar13/mfcchp7jym6q/wish/83298566 Ellison's philosophy is one of generosity and inclusiveness. His priorities in Congress are promoting peace, prosperity for working families, environmental sustainability, and civil and human rights. Voting for him would benefit our community by promoting inclusiveness and prosperity.

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