Minnesota Moderate Podcast

"North Minneapolis is Moderate" with Victor Martinez

Episode Summary

Minnesota Moderate Podcast host Bradley Schaeppi talks with Victor Martinez who ran for Minneapolis of City Council Ward 5. Victor shares his deep understanding of North Minneapolis residents, their needs, and how the North Minneapolis community fits into partisan politics and issues-which will surprise you.

Episode Notes

• Thankful
• Get to Know Victor Martinez
• Victor Talks North Minneapolis Diversity & Needs
• Youth, Education, Empowerment, & Resources
• Latino Community Specifics
• Basic Needs:  Streets Clean, Neighbor Clean Up New Lighting.
• Unmet Needs of Minneapolis:  Same Thing Since 1967:  Northside Opportunities & Jobs / West Broadway
• 35% of North Minneapolis Under Age of 18  
• Escondido Improves in Crime vs. North Minneapolis Stays the Same
• North Minneapolis Pastors Support Accountability & Discipline 
• North Minneapolis Faith Based Ideas vs. Political Party Positions 
• Income Disparities Require Work & Collaboration with Church  
• Government Does Not Know What to Do--Now Calling Pastors Asking Faith Leaders for Help
• Victor's Grassroots Campaign
• Victor Shares his Pro-Life position & community's reception of his position  
• North Minneapolis Moderates
• Victor Next Steps

Meet Victor: 

https://www.victor4citycouncil.com/

https://www.facebook.com/VictorMartinezCityCouncil/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/victor-martinez-33881311