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.

I've dedicated my career to public service, from overseeing Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board aquatics programs to organizing for environmental justice in East Phillips. I understand city-wide park operations from the ground up and will bring both practical experience and working-class values to the Park Board.

My enduring commitment to our parks comes from seeing their power to advance health and justice for working families. Working in the Park Board Aquatics Department, I went from Lifeguarding to running city-wide drowning prevention programs at all Minneapolis pools, beaches, and waterparks.

I know firsthand how vital our parks are to public health and creating community well-being.

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

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.

Thanks to all who attended our most recent door-knock in collaboration with @sorenwithward8 and @omarfatehmn !
Thanks to all who attended our most recent door-knock in collaboration with @sorenwithward8 and @omarfatehmn !
Thanks to everyone who came out to our meet the neighbors door-knock this Sunday! We had a great time meeting folks in Ward 12, and also talking about @teamaurin and @omarfatehmn ! Stay tuned for more volunteering opportunities!
Thanks to everyone who came out to our meet the neighbors door-knock this Sunday! We had a great time meeting folks in Ward 12, and also talking about @teamaurin and @omarfatehmn ! Stay tuned for more volunteering opportunities!
Massive thanks to everyone who came out and powered through the heat for our city last Sunday! ☀️💚 If you couldn’t make it, no worries at all! This Sunday, June 29th, we’ll be door knocking in my own neighborhood with @omarfatehmn and we’d love to have you!! This is an awesome way to connect with neighbors and make a real difference in our community! To sign up or know more, go to link in bio! 🌳 #MichaelForParks #ParksForThePeople #MplsParks
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Join us to meet the neighbors at our door-knock this Sunday, June 29th! We will be knocking in Michael’s very own neighborhood to talk about what an equitable parks system means for us! We will also be joined by @omarfatehmn for mayor! Find t
Join us to meet the neighbors at our door-knock this Sunday, June 29th! We will be knocking in Michael’s very own neighborhood to talk about what an equitable parks system means for us! We will also be joined by @omarfatehmn for mayor! Find the link to RSVP on our story!
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the U.S. It is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the road to justice is still long, but we walk it together. ✊ #Juneteenth #MichaelForParks #MplsParks #EnviromentalJustice
Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the U.S. It is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the road to justice is still long, but we walk it together. ✊ #Juneteenth #MichaelForParks #MplsParks #EnviromentalJustice
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up, painted, cut, glued, donated, laughed, and shared space with us this past Sunday! 💚 I’m so proud to be part of this community! #MichaelForParks #ParksForThePeople #MplsParks #CommunityPower
We had an amazing time door-knocking with @robin4mpls yesterday in Ward 2! Not only did we get to talk face-to-face with neighbors about important park issues, but we also saw lots of other cool stuff in the neighborhood (like a cat!) See you at the
We had an amazing time door-knocking with @robin4mpls yesterday in Ward 2! Not only did we get to talk face-to-face with neighbors about important park issues, but we also saw lots of other cool stuff in the neighborhood (like a cat!) See you at the next door-knock!!
YOU’RE INVITED! Join us on June 15th from 1-3pm for a family friendly fundraiser and art build! Make sure to RSVP with the link in our bio and on our story!
YOU’RE INVITED! Join us on June 15th from 1-3pm for a family friendly fundraiser and art build! Make sure to RSVP with the link in our bio and on our story!
What an amazing door-knocking kickoff!!! Thanks so much to the 60+ people who showed up to help us knock over 1,000 doors yesterday! I had an amazing time with @sorenwithward8 and @adamformplsparks talking to neighbors on doors about how we can make
What an amazing door-knocking kickoff!!! Thanks so much to the 60+ people who showed up to help us knock over 1,000 doors yesterday! I had an amazing time with @sorenwithward8 and @adamformplsparks talking to neighbors on doors about how we can make our park system work for all people! Make sure to come to our next event with @robin4mpls on June 8th, and as many door-knocks as you can after that!
Thanks to all who attended our most recent door-knock in collaboration with @sorenwithward8 and @omarfatehmn ! Thanks to everyone who came out to our meet the neighbors door-knock this Sunday! We had a great time meeting folks in Ward 12, and also talking about @teamaurin and @omarfatehmn ! Stay tuned for more volunteering opportunities!
Massive thanks to everyone who came out and powered through the heat for our city last Sunday! ☀️💚 If you couldn’t make it, no worries at all! This Sunday, June 29th, we’ll be door knocking in my own neighborhood with @omarfatehmn and w
🤍 Join us to meet the neighbors at our door-knock this Sunday, June 29th! We will be knocking in Michael’s very own neighborhood to talk about what an equitable parks system means for us! We will also be joined by @omarfatehmn for mayor! Find t Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the U.S. It is a celebration of freedom and a reminder that the road to justice is still long, but we walk it together. ✊ #Juneteenth #MichaelForParks #MplsParks #EnviromentalJustice
Thank you so much to everyone who showed up, painted, cut, glued, donated, laughed, and shared space with us this past Sunday! 💚 I’m so proud to be part of this community! #MichaelForParks #ParksForThePeople #MplsParks #CommunityPower
We had an amazing time door-knocking with @robin4mpls yesterday in Ward 2! Not only did we get to talk face-to-face with neighbors about important park issues, but we also saw lots of other cool stuff in the neighborhood (like a cat!) See you at the YOU’RE INVITED! Join us on June 15th from 1-3pm for a family friendly fundraiser and art build! Make sure to RSVP with the link in our bio and on our story! What an amazing door-knocking kickoff!!! Thanks so much to the 60+ people who showed up to help us knock over 1,000 doors yesterday! I had an amazing time with @sorenwithward8 and @adamformplsparks talking to neighbors on doors about how we can make

A history of working for all people.

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 in Illinois 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.