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“I have worked with Michael on issues of public health, environmental justice, and workers’ rights. I’ve witnessed how deeply committed he is to our community’s well-being, to genuine democratic participation, and to fighting for frontline communities.
When I learned that Michael is a longtime lifeguard and organized the Full-Time Lifeguards at MPRB into a union, it made perfect sense. He knows the importance of addressing public health upstream, and that keeping kids, families, and all of our neighbors safe starts with good union jobs and grassroots environmental justice. Michael will not only protect our park system, but also help make our public parks a part of the transformative vision we are building in Minneapolis of a local, regenerative economy."
Nazir Khan
MN Environmental Justice Table
“I volunteer with Michael on the East Phillips health team and have gotten to know him over the last several years. Michael is exceptionally thoughtful and truly cares about his community. I know he’ll make a great Park Board member due to his ability to listen, drive to improve community members lives, and willingness to work with all."
Urszula Parfieniuk
East Phillips Health Team
“Michael is a thoughtful, energetic, grounded, and innovative leader. I am fortunate to work alongside him in several environmental justice movements, where he consistently tackles complex challenges, solves problems, and, most importantly, builds meaningful relationships and connections. We will be lucky to have him as a Park Board Member!"
Luke Gannon
East Phillips Improvement Coalition (EPIC)
“Michael Wilson is the perfect person to serve on the Park Board: he is compassionate, knowledgeable, dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized people, and he’s a great listener. While working as a grant writer at the Native American Community Clinic, Michael helped mentor me as a new grant writer for the EPNI project. Michael is an exceptional person, and will be an exceptional Park Board Member."
Daniel Colten-Schmidt
East Phillips Neighborhood Institute (EPNI)
“Michael Wilson will lead with people power to fight for our parks, our workers, and our environment. I worked with him on the Roof Depot struggle in East Phillips, the East Phillips Health Team, and other environmental justice fights, and do not know a more tireless advocate for a better world than Michael."
Connor Stratton
TCDSA Environmental Justice Work Group