On Sunday, April 20th, we gathered over 150 people at Mount Olivet Baptist Church for a Summit on Racial and Economic Justice. We heard from speakers about Health Care Issues, Transit Issues, and our SPC issue of Minority Contracting. Lively small group discussions after these talks brought out many opinions and ideas for change. We also had an action of writing letters to our legislators about the transit veto by Governor Pawlenty. Check out pictures and documents from the meeting at the ISAIAH area in the Undercroft. Pastor Erlandson chaired a table of pastors from local churches that also included Mayor Coleman. Audit recommendation were discussed and the Mayor agreed that “We will not let this sit on the table, it is not only the moral thing to do, but the economic future of the city depends on quality workers and transit that serves St. Paul” (paraphrased) A real promise we can count on. This event served to start the discussion of Racial and Economic Justice and the next large group meeting with be October 12, 2008. Mark your calendar. In the meantime, the St. Paul Caucus will continue to work on these issues as well as others such as Domestic Violence. Please Join and lend your talents and spirit this is organization. Contract any core team member. The Ending Domestic Violence task force of ISIAH is concerned about keeping victims safer and holding offenders accountable. Meetings are held at member churches on the first Saturday of each month. Contact Mary Lou Knipe at 651-644-5493 for further information. In Christ Irene Markley – ISAIAH Core Team CO-Chair