Far too often, young people (esp. young women) get told they need to slow down or wait their turn. I think that’s nonsense. I’m excited to collaborate with them & advance progressive policies for THEIR generation and the following generations. This is our responsibility, and I’m happy they’re here.

I am in tears as I reminisce about little Kay playing at Bancroft, and now I have the privilege of representing District 5. Life has truly come full circle.

With love and gratitude,

Kay Carvajal Moran (She/Her/Ella)
District 5 Park Commissioner Elect

I am proud and humbled to represent the district that raised me. This win goes to our southside community, Minneapolis Public Schools students, teachers, and alumni, our first-generation children of immigrant parents.

Furthermore, we are grateful for the support we received from elected officials across jurisdictions and from labor unions across our state. Your commitment to our collective vision will bring real progress and accountability to our park system.

Additionally, thank you to our mentor @jchavezmpls.bsky.social, a great role model and advocate for our city who has walked this path before me and ensured we had the guidance and determination to succeed. Your unconditional love for our city is inspiring.

This win would’ve not been possible without our campaign team—Ivonne, Amy, Angelica, Ben, Erika, Jovita, Brandon, Iris, Kailleen, Ruti, Francisca, and Carmen. Our campaign has demonstrated to our young people & our city the power of grassroots organizing.

In less than 3 months, Kay for Parks built a movement and brought visibility to a race that neighbors often don’t have educational access to.

Because of your courage, we are here today. Together we have elected our first Latina commissioner to the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board.

We are over the moon to be sharing this win with everyone. I want to extend my deep gratitude to our ancestors, our Indigenous relatives, our matriarchs, and our beloved community for your resilience and resistance.

On my ballot this morning, I ranked @amberforparks.bsky.social, @olsenforparks.bsky.social, @michaelforparks.bsky.social for Park Board At-Large,

and @kayforparks.bsky.social for Park Board District 5!

I voted for @ehbforbet.bsky.social #1 & Steve Brandt #2 for the Board of Estimate and Taxation.

When we vote, we are voting for the future of Minneapolis. Your vote is significant.

Please check on your loved ones, friends, neighbors, and youth to see if they have a plan for today.
* Polls close at 8:00PM. And remember if you are in line, stay in line🗳️

Also shoutout to our youth for voting✊🏼

Park Board
#1 @amberforparks.bsky.social
#2 @olsenforparks.bsky.social
#3 @michaelforparks.bsky.social

Park Board District 5
#1 Kay Carvajal Moran

Board of Estimate and Taxation
#1 @ehbforbet.bsky.social
#2 Steve Brandt

📅 Monday, November 3rd
☎️ Phone Banking — 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., multiple slots available.
🚪 Door Knocking — 5:30 p.m., kicking off from Lake Nokomis

📅 Tuesday, November 4th
🍽️ Community Potluck with Team Kay(RSVP for details)

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We are grateful to everyone who has supported us and followed us throughout this campaign. 💯💯

Join Team Kay for Parks for a final push before Election Day:

We have added voting related resources on our website at Kayforparks.org. Please stay tuned for more door knocking shifts these last two days.

Also the wind was a paid actor🌬️

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We are in this together!

As we are days away from this election, we ask that you
🗓️ Make a plan to vote.
🫂 Encourage your loved ones, friends, and neighbors to vote.
🚉 Offer a ride, organize carpooling, or take public transportation to vote.

We were able to door knock this week with Team @aurinmpls.bsky.social, @jchavezmpls.bsky.social, and @sorenwithward8.bsky.social