Ward 8 election analysis – a socialist’s view
Soren Stevenson came so close. Was all our work wasted?
To come within 38 votes of winning the 8th Ward was a heroic effort, against long odds. Jenkins is a long-term incumbent backed by the mayor, as well as by big corporate pockets and the DFL old guard. We nearly won in spite of their efforts.
In 2025 we will have the opportunity to try again, to try to increase the number of City Council members who are not in the pockets of the corporate class, who will fight for working class people. We have the possibility of unseating Mayor Frey, the darling of the rich.
Joe Hesla
