Minneapolis Mayoral Race
Sharon Sayles Belton Sharon Sayles Belton was elected mayor of Minneapolis in 1993. She graduated from Central High School, and attended Macalester College, 1969 to 1973. She was a civil rights worker in Jackson, Mississippi, a parole officer in Minnesota and later assistant director of Minnesota Program for Victims of Sexual Assault. She is co-founder of Harriet Tubman Shelter for Battered Women. Sayles Belton was elected to the City Council in 1983. Recent Stories and Interviews: 11/7/01- Audio: Rybak on MPR's Midday 11/6/01- Rybak ousts Sayles Belton 11/4/01 - Sayles Belton, Rybak hold spirited debate 11/1/01 - Poll: Rybak leads Sayles Belton 10/24/01 - Candidate profile 10/17/01 - Debate on MPR's Midday (Listen) 9/11/01 - Primary results suggest a close general election 9/7/01 - Campaign Focus: City Finances 9/5/01- Candidates debate in MPR forum 9/3/01- Gore stumps for Sayles Belton 8/21/01- Candidates debate affordable housing issue 8/15/01 - Candidates press Sayles Belton during lively debate. 8/13/01 - Affordable housing theme binds candidates. 8/13/01 - Meet the Candidate series on MPR's Midday. (Listen) 2/15/01 - Sayles Belton announces re-election bid.		Sayles Belton's Web page
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