It is with great pride that I introduce to the list the candidacy of
JOHN ERWIN, for Mpls Park Board At-Large!
Sincerely,
Gary Schiff
Ward 9, Corcoran Nghd
John Erwin is seeking DFL endorsement this Saturday and will
abide.
FATHER. TEACHER. GARDENER EXTRAORDINAIRE!
In the '70s, John Erwin worked as a nursery laborer. In the '80s he
ran his own landscaping business. Today, Erwin teaches the next
generation of park employees at the University of Minnesota.
Erwin says, "As a father of two children involved with sports teams
at Matthews and Powderhorn Park, I will support youth and sports
activities. As a neighborhood activist and former board member of
Seward Neighborhood Group, I will increase community
involvement in park planning. As a trained landscape designer and
floriculturist, I will protect the native habitat in the park system and
increase the diversity of plant materials to support more diverse
species of wildlife."
Erwin is endorsed by Lisa Goodman, Jim Niland, Dore Mead, Lisa
McDonald, Scott Benson, Doug Kress, Dan Niziolek, Gordon
Nelson, Rick Stafford, Dick Senese, George Garnett and many
many more!
Erwin holds a Ph.D. in Floriculture Production and teaches as an
Associate Professor of Horticultural Science at the University of
Minnesota. He is an extension specialist for commercial flower
growers across the state. He is a board member of the Minnesota
Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen and former manager of the
Cowles Conservatory in the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. He has
worked as a horticultural therapist with senior citizens and is an
advisor to 4H & Future Farmers of America.
***Support youth and sports activities
***Increase community involvement in park planning
***Protect native habitats
***Increase community gardening
***Support traffic calming on parkways
JOHN ERWIN FOR PARK BOARD!
To add your name as an endorsement or to contact John Erwin e-
mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or call 612-728-7060.
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