Re-Elect Marge Beard Three Rivers Park Commissioner District 1 Aug 11, 2026 primary
Re-elect Marge Beard Three Rivers Park Commissioner District 1
Vote August 11, 2026 primary
Welcome Friends & Neighbors
It has been an honor serving the residents of Corcoran, Greenfield, Hanover, Independence, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medicine Lake, Medina, Minnetrista, Minnetonka Beach, Mound, New Hope, Orono, Plymouth, Rockford, Rogers, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, and Wayzata as the Three Rivers Park Commissioner District 1 for the past 7 years working to protect and strenghten our regional park system.
Each year, Three Rivers Park District receives over 16 million visits — more than twice the population of Minnesota! Our parks are among the region’s greatest community assets, and protecting them for future generations remains a top priority.
My Commitment to Our Parks
I will continue working to:
- Deliver outstanding park visitor experiences
- Ensure our parks are accessible and welcoming for everyone
- Support a financially strong and sustainable park system
- Protect and preserve our natural resources
I remain committed to balancing recreation, conservation, and sustainability so the Three Rivers Park District continues to serve current and future generations.
I would be honored to continue serving as your Three Rivers Park Commissioner District 1 and earn your vote for re-election on August 11, 2026.
Serving The Community
Marge Beard brings a practical, solutions-oriented perspective shaped by her experience as an accountant, information technology professional, and former Plymouth City Council member.
She is the founder of Twin Cities BEST Dollars for Scholars, an all-volunteer nonprofit that has awarded more than $100,000 in scholarships to students pursuing degrees in Business, Engineering, Science, and Technology at Minnesota public colleges and universities.
She also served on the Board of PRISM supporting efforts focused on food access, housing stability, and community support services.
Strong regional parks depend on steady leadership and long-term stewardship. Marge Beard remains focused on ensuring the Three Rivers Park District system continues to serve our communities well into the future.
Thankful for support & endorsements from community leaders
John Gibbs
Jennifer DeJournett
Jennifer DeJournett
Three Rivers Parks Board
Chair
Jennifer DeJournett
Jennifer DeJournett
Jennifer DeJournett
Three Rivers Parks Board
Vice Chair
Jan Guenther
Jennifer DeJournett
Jan Guenther
Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
Erin Kolb
Jennifer DeJournett
Jan Guenther
Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
endorsements
Louise Segreto
Louise Segreto
Louise Segreto
Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
Jesse Winkler
Louise Segreto
Louise Segreto
Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
Marvin Johnson
Louise Segreto
Marvin Johnson
Mayor Emeritus City of Independence, MN
Kelli Slavik
Louise Segreto
Marvin Johnson
Former Mayor Plymouth, MN
endorsements
Shannon Klick
Shannon Klick
Shannon Klick
Mayor
Rogers, MN
Brad Spencer
Shannon Klick
Shannon Klick
Mayor Independence, MN
Todd Albers
Shannon Klick
Todd Albers
Mayor Medina, MN
Tom McKee
Shannon Klick
Todd Albers
Mayor
Corcoran, MN
endorsements
Charlie Miner
Kathleen Martin
Kathleen Martin
Mayor
Long Lake, MN
Kathleen Martin
Kathleen Martin
Kathleen Martin
Former Mayor Medina, MN
Kent Koch
Kathleen Martin
Jason Holt
Mayor
Loretto, MN
Jason Holt
Kathleen Martin
Jason Holt
Mayor
Mound, MN
endorsements
John Gunyou
Steven Antolak
Steven Antolak
Past Chair Three Rivers Park Board
Steven Antolak
Steven Antolak
Steven Antolak
Past Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
Gene Kay
Steven Antolak
Chris Heim
Past Three Rivers Park Board Commissioner
Chris Heim
Steven Antolak
Chris Heim
Mayor
Medicine Lake, MN
endorsements
Judy Johnson
Judy Johnson
Judy Johnson
Met Council Member
Former Mayor, Plymouth MN
Nick Roehl
Judy Johnson
Judy Johnson
Mayor Greenfield, MN
Mike Werman
Judy Johnson
Mike Werman
Mayor
Rockford, MN
Ken Wilcox
Judy Johnson
Mike Werman
Former Mayor
Wayzata, MN
endorsements
Dean Vehrenkamp
Martha Van De Ven
Martha Van De Ven
Councilor
Corcoran, MN
Martha Van De Ven
Martha Van De Ven
Martha Van De Ven
Outreach Development Corp Board Member,
Former Orono School Board
Cindy Piper
Martha Van De Ven
Anthony Hirschman
Three Rivers Parks Foundation
Director
Anthony Hirschman
Martha Van De Ven
Anthony Hirschman
Three Rivers Parks Foundation
President
endorsements
Bob Tunheim
Greg Zgutowicz
Greg Zgutowicz
Mayor
Orono, MN
Greg Zgutowicz
Greg Zgutowicz
Greg Zgutowicz
Mayor
Hanover, MN
Joe Pagano
Greg Zgutowicz
Alisa Benson
Mayor
Minnetonka Beach, MN
Alisa Benson
Greg Zgutowicz
Alisa Benson
Council Member
Orono, MN
endorsements
Johanna Mouton
Former Mayor
Wayzata, MN