Elizabeth with citizens participating in the weekly Mayor's walk

Under Mayor Elizabeth’s leadership, Burnsville adopted the “Healthy Cities” initiative in 2007.  Amid an epidemic of childhood obesity and adult inactivity Burnsville has set the ambitious goal of becoming the healthiest city in America! 

Several outstanding partners have been enlisted to achieve that goal:  

Fairview Ridges Hospital, the YMCA, Goodrich Corporation, Sioux Trail and Echo Park Elementary Schools (to begin our efforts in schools), the Institute for Family and the Media, as well as several business leaders and residence.