Quote Me, Howie: Roger Reinert on the city's tourism marketing RFP
"But we have worked extremely hard in this first year to do things the right way, and do what I said we would do: keep property taxes low, improve public safety, increase housing, fix our streets, and develop our commercial tax base." -- Duluth Mayor Roger Reinert
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Howie: MCCU puts real money behind mental health
“Members’ commitment through Project Horizon will change the landscape of the Northland’s mental health by supporting organizations like ours.” -- Brightwater CEO Benjamin Hatfield
Howie: Reinert has failed Downtown Duluth
The library debate generated plenty of noise and no resolution. Skywalk conversations took up oxygen without producing a clear direction. The broader Imagine Downtown Duluth effort exists, but still feels like a $300,000 plan waiting for a moment when it becomes real in ways people can’t miss.
Howie: Forsman the best choice for Duluth’s next mayor
Arik Forsman doesn’t posture. He doesn’t spend his time trying to win the internet for a day. He leans into the unglamorous mechanics of governing — budgets, policy detail, stakeholder conversations — and does it with a steadiness that’s easy to overlook if you’re chasing noise instead of results.