Dr. Tyronne Ellis Carter
I'm a 19-year Minnetonka resident and active member of the DFL. As Kissy 's neighbor and fellow local DFL activist for the past three years, I can attest to her skills and character. Kissy has supported small businesses, affordable housing and championed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Minnetonka and shows a strong sense of courage. I can rely on her to provide ethical progressive action in any situation. I believe she is a great candidate for Minnetonka City Council as she is consistently steadfast in her commitment to good and fair local government.
Heidi Garrido,
Hopkins City Council
Kissy Coakley is a valued and important voice in her community. She brings lived experience and a background in community work to the position, and has proven that she is the right person for the job. I am personally grateful for her guidance and allyship in my own leadership journey. I'm honored to endorse her for another term on the Minnetonka City Council.
Patrick Hanlon, Mayor of Hopkins
Council Member Coakley has the perspective we need at the table in our region. She has the council and life experience that is so needed to bring a voice to the issues of small business, housing, public safety, and transportation with an essential race and equity lens. Our entire west metro region will benefit from Kissy on Minnetonka City Council driving important issues. I’m proud to endorse her.
Bishop David E. Johnson, Grace Apostolic Church
Our community is in need of the dedicated leadership, exemplified by Council Member Kissy Coakley. Her resolute dedication to tackling crucial societal disparities is truly commendable. Kissy's advocacy not only champions affordable housing and addresses transportation gaps, but also actively works towards equitable wealth-building opportunities for people of color. Her commitment to fostering a fair and inclusive community by promoting economic prospects across all levels has earned my wholehearted endorsement.
Brian Kirk, Minnetonka City Council Ward 1
Kissy’s life experiences give her a unique perspective that other council members don’t have. During the past four years I have seen her advocate for public safety while still supporting the interests of people of color living in Minnetonka. She asks critical questions of developers proposing higher density housing to make sure that there is diversity in the size and affordability of the units. She supports single family home ownership needed to grow generational wealth. We need Kissy’s voice on the council to make sure all perspectives are being heard. Vote to reelect Kissy Coakley!
Chris LaTrondesse,
Fmr. Hennepin County Commissioner
Kissy is a powerful advocate for Minnetonka. Her leadership is deeply rooted in our community and she is committed to the idea that local government must represent all of us — every single one. As a former policymaker myself, I'm especially impressed by her leadership on affordable housing and inter-generational wealth building. I enthusiastically support her reelection.
Tom Olson, Police Officer
I support the reelection of Kissy Coakley for City Council because she supports the Minnetonka Police Department and understands the importance of public safety while providing community support through social services.
Jen Westmoreland, Hopkins School Board Chair
Kissy is a champion for community engagement, inclusive housing, holistic community safety, and economic development in the City of Minnetonka. It has been an honor collaborating with her to serve youth and families in our Hopkins Schools community. I am proud to endorse her for a second term.
Kimberly Wilburn, Minnetonka City Council
It has been a privilege serving on the Minnetonka City Council with Kissy Coakley. I have seen her dedication and commitment to the residents of Minnetonka and to making the city a place where everyone can thrive.
