Ramsey County attorney candidates tout their lists of bipartisan supportersJuly 26, 2010 | Pioneer Press
Former Vice President Walter Mondale endorsed Choi as the next Ramsey County Attorney. Other Choi supporters include both GOP and DFL leaders, showcasing the bipartisan nature of his candidacy. GOP leaders include former U.S. attorney for Minnesota Thomas Heffelfinger and former chairman of the Republican Party of Minnesota Chris Georgacas. Choi won the DFL party endorsement in April. Read More (PDF) |
GOP and DFL Officials Endorse ChoiJuly 22, 2010 | MinnPost John Choi receives bipartisan support in Ramsey County Attorney race. Showing up at an event in Arden Hills were former U.S. Attorneys David Lillehaug (a DFLer) and Tom Heffelfinger (a Republican). Also there to endorse Choi were former state Republican Party Chair Chris Georgacas, former state DFL Chair Rick Stafford, Anoka County Attorney Bob Johnson, former Arden Hills Mayor Bev Aplikowski and current Arden Hills Mayor Stan Harpstead. Read More (PDF) |
Choi fundraising at the topFebruary 2, 2010 | Pioneer Press John Choi has come out at the top of the fundraising heap so far in the race for Ramsey County attorney. Choi raised $76,193 in 2009, according to a finance report filed Monday. Read More (PDF) |
Choi wins DFL endorsementApril 17, 2010 | Pioneer Press
Choi wins the Democrat-Farmer-Labor endorsement for Ramsey County Attorney on the first ballot. After winning the endorsement, Choi told the crowd he was "really humbled." Read More (PDF) |
DFL Veterans Caucus endorses John ChoiJohn Choi gets DFL Veterans Caucus support in Ramsey County Attorney's race. "All suspected mental health issues, including PTSD, should be brought to the attention of the courts and not solely left up to the defense,” said Choi. “Mental illness diagnoses should not absolve an individual of guilt, but mitigating factors should potentially be taken into consideration to ensure those with mental illness get the treatment they need." Read More (PDF) |
Choi resigns as City Attorney to focus on County Attorney raceGood public leaders consistently do what is best for others and the public. Today, John chose to step aside and focus his full attention on getting elected County Attorney, and to allow for new leadership in the City Attorney’ |
Choi and St. Paul's new blueprint for tackling domestic abuseSt. Paul has a new blueprint for tackling domestic abuse. The first-of-its kind plan will get better information and coordinate efforts. "We're working smarter, and more effectively," said St. Paul City Attorney John Choi. "I really believe that the work that we're doing is homicide prevention." Read More (PDF) |
John Choi Participates In January DFL Forum
The forum, held at the United Auto Workers Union Hall in Highland Park and sponsored by the Senate District 64 DFL and Congressional District 4 DFL, was open to those seeking the party's endorsement. The seat itself is nonpartisan. Here's a capsule of each of their statements: |
Gov. Wendell Anderson & AFSCME Council 5 Endorse John Choi
That's the union that includes assistant Ramsey County attorneys; another challenger in the race, Dave Pinto, is an assistant Ramsey County attorney. Published by MinnPost on 12/21/09 - Read the rest |
John Discusses Gang Prevention EffortsOn Comcast's "Newsmakers" program, John Choi discusses his innovative use of the public nuisance injunctions to prevent violent gang activity at neighborhood festivals. Click on Read More to view the Video |
Choi announces bid for Ramsey County attorneyMinnesota Independent http://minnesotaindependent.com/44113/choi-announces-bid-for-ramsey-county-attorney |
Choi To Make It OfficialCity Hall Scoop http://blogs.twincities.com/city_hall_scoop/2009/09/choi-to-make-it-official.html
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Choi Honored by International City Attorney GroupSt. Paul City Press Release |
Program Hopes to Cut Down License ProsecutionsKSTP |
Rondo Days Fest off limits to gangs_ Judge grants restrictions on 18 alleged membersPioneer Press |
A Carrot-And-Stick Approach To Helping Suspended DriversA pilot program set to begin July 1 in St. Paul, West St. Paul, South St. Paul, Inver Grove Heights and Duluth offers a carrot-and-stick approach to help those drivers get legal. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety limited the number of cities to participate initially, but Minneapolis and other cities may be allowed to join later. The cities will work with Financial Crimes Services, a private company based in Red Wing, and the state Department of Public Safety (DPS). Participants, who will be chosen by prosecutors, will receive a "diversion license," similar in all respects to a regular driver's license except to those behind the scenes. A bill approved by the Legislature this spring allows the DPS to issue such a license. In the past, a driver had to pay all outstanding fines and fees up front before they could get their license back. Published by the Star Tribune on 06/15/09 - Read thre rest |
Ban on gangs at festival sought_ City wants court orders barring 18 from Rondo DaysPioneer Press |
City gives Frogtown bar ultimatum - Shooting follows fatal beating outside Moonlight MagicPioneer Press |
Making unlicensed drivers legal - Pilot diversion program tackles common problem with interventionPioneer Press |
St. Paul City Attorney John Choi added to his endorsement list in his campaign for Ramsey County attorney this weekend with word that AFSCME Council 5 is on board.
