Minneapolis parks belong to all of us.
FOR MINNEAPOLIS PARKS AT LARGE
As your park board commissioner I’ll fight to ensure our parks truly serve everyone in our community.
With experience as a worker in Minneapolis parks and organizing in our neighborhoods, I understand both the challenges we face and the incredible potential of our park system.
While in MPRB Aquatics, I provided recreation programs at all Minneapolis pools, beaches, and waterparks. I developed innovative programs like Adaptive Swimming Lessons for people with disabilities and oversaw Women's Only Swim times for East African residents.
I know firsthand how vital our parks are to public health and creating community wellbeing.
Building a brighter future includes:
Fair wages and strong protections for park workers
Park access by reliable transit connections
Environmental justice and climate action
Youth programs & affordable childcare
Responsible stewardship of our natural resources
A history of working for all people.
Together, we can create a park system that truly serves all Minneapolis residents - not just those with privilege and means, but every family in every neighborhood.
Let's build parks that work for everyone.
Environmental Justice
We need bold climate action, not token measures. I'll fight against environmental racism, challenge greenwashing schemes like carbon offsets, and support community-led environmental justice initiatives.
Community First
From my grandmother's 32 years as a park commissioner to my own time at MPRB, I've learned that "the answer is always in community." I'll prioritize genuine engagement and ensure resident voices guide park decisions.
Strong Labor Rights
I led coworkers in organizing the first Lifeguards union at MPRB and will ensure good-faith bargaining with park workers. Our parks can't thrive without fairly compensated, stable staff who can afford to live and build lasting relationships in the communities they serve.
