Mary McKelvey

Minneapolis

Political platform statement

Why I am running for this office: Our #1 Park System is arguably a top reason why we love Minneapolis, and I am passionate about defending these public, green spaces. I am in the parks every day, and coach trail sports year-round. I have experience in all areas of the city as a substitute ESL teacher who has taught in more than 30 different Minneapolis Public Schools. I recently served on the Minnehaha Creek Regional Trail and the Parks for All Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Councils. I am engaged in our city's political well-being as a member of the League of Women Voters and as a lifelong DFLer. I will promote policy that encourages more of us, especially young people, to be active, to connect to nature, and to feel welcome through inclusive, well-advertised programming in our parks. I will also promote environmental initiatives that keep our lakes and streams, our native trees and plants, our wildlife, our pollinators, and ourselves healthy, clean and climate-resilient. I want to connect with you! Please share your ideas, learn more about me, send me questions, or join our team at my website here: https://www.maryforparks.org/