Dave Thune

The Bridges of St. Paul will not be getting any TIF money. A letter from Cecile Bedor, St. Paul’s HRA director,  to Bridges developer Jerry Trooien on Thursday said the city had worked with outside legal counsel and determined that the land does not fit the definition of blight required by TIF.

The letter did offer [...]

St. Paul Ward 2 Council Member Dave Thune raised over $8,700 last year in preparation for his 2007 re-election bid.

Thune, who’s challengers haven’t emerged yet, has mainly received funds from individuals with only $1,000 coming from labor unions and DFL groups. And, no, Jerry Trooien–the Bridges of St. Paul Developer who is expected to play [...]

St. Paul City Council Member Dave Thune is already campaigning for his next election in 2007. At a fundraiser Thune held Thursday night supporters were positive and upbeat when looking forward to another campaign season.

Thune’s seat is expected to be contested in part because of the Bridges of St. Paul project and the controversy surrounding [...]