From The New Democrat Magazine's "100 To Watch"

Background: City Council president and member; parole officer.

Proudest accomplishment: My public safety record. Serious crime in Minneapolis is at a 21 year low.

Political figure I admire most: Nelson Mandela.

Why I am a Democrat: "The traditional Democratic principles of education, hard work, respect, and responsibility mirror the values that have informed my personal and professional life. The Democratic Party shares my desire to ensure that all people have access to the rights and principles set forth in our Constitution."

Favorite books: Anything by Agatha Christie.