Endorsements for Liz Wielinski Candidate for Minneapolis Park Board

ENDORSEMENTS:

Minneapolis DFL

AFSCME

Minneapolis Regional

Labor Federation AFL-CIO

MPEA

SUPPORTED BY

Don Anderson

Carla Bates, School Board

Chris and Lilly Bubser

Sally and Gary Cagle

John Chaffee

Steve Christenson

Lisa Hondros

Sandy Daly

Jill Davis, School Board

Jim Temple

Dean DeGroot

Catherine Dorr

Dori Eder

Debbie Evans

Joan Farrell

Amy Fields

Shawne FitzGerald

Katie and Rick Fournier

County Attorney Mike Freeman

Arlene Fried

Dar Gerber

Anne Gilbertson-Seeling

Polly Harrison-Townsend

John Townsend-Harrison

Dianne Haus

Rick and Norma Hill

Council Member Diane Hofstede

Bill Kahn

Rep. Phyllis Kahn

Lois Kelly

Christa Laird

Pat Lewis

Bill Lloyd

Rep. Diane Loeffler

Mike Vennewitz

Cheryl Luger

Tom Johnson

Tom Madden

Bob and Anna Margl

Marcea Mariani

Judith Martin

Robin and Steve Marty

Commissioner Peter McLaughlin

Former VP Walter Mondale

Vivian Mason

Gregg Mau

Molly McCarthy

Laura McQuiston

Marnie Moe

Kathy Munson

Clareyse Nelson

Debbie Nelson

Harrison Nelson

Donna Norberg

Maia Rumpho-Stellpflug

Andrew Sinning

Leslie Watson

Commissioner Mark Stenglein

Connie Sullivan

Barbara and John Sullivan

Ruthann and Adrian Swanson

Mark and Mandy Tempel

Marcia Thomas

Kate and Jeff Towle

DeWayne Townsend

Ted Tucker

Peter Vevang

Joyce Vincent

Pat Vogel

Ron Wacks

Gavin and Toni Watt

Jeremy and Karlene Wieland

Theodore Wirth, Jr.

"Liz will make an excellent Park Commissioner for our community. She is a hard worker and listens ... a real advocate for recreational activities for all ages." Sen. Larry Pogemiller (59)

"Thank you for your devotion to the Minneapolis Park System and for your candidacy for Minneapolis Park Commissioner. We need commissioners who will serve with honor, integrity, character and dedication that you exemplify." Theodore J. Wirth, Jr.

“Over the years I’ve worked with scores of volunteer leaders on all types of problems—Liz stands out for her on-going dedication, doing her homework and proposing smart strategic solutions, forging partnerships and her never flagging passion for creating improved opportunities for all. She does it with a much appreciated sense of humor that keeps diverse interests working together.” Rep. Diane Loeffler (59A)

“I am very impressed with the amount of time that Liz, as a private

citizen, has devoted to our parks. She has regularly attended Park Board meetings for years, and her knowledge about park issues is outstanding. She listens carefully to the needs and ideas of others regarding our parks. With her thoughtful, intelligent, and inclusive style, I think she will make an excellent Park Board Commissioner.” Joyce Vincent

“Liz would be a welcome partner at the Park Board for collaboration

with the state on our Minneapolis riverfront parks. Her broad knowledge of park finances would allow her to lead on fiscal issues from her first day in office.” Rep. Phyllis Kahn (59B)

“Liz is proactive in protecting our natural environment. She understands that wise investments now can prevent future problems.”

Sierra Club Northstar Chapter

“If I were going to imagine the perfect possible Park Board Commissioner, perfection would be Liz Wielinski. Liz has an extraordinary command of Park Board finances, and she’s a Mom that became involved in parks originally because services were being cut.” Jeremy Wieland