Martin Maher (parks commissioner)
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Martin Maher | |
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Brooklyn Parks Commissioner | |
Assumed office February, 2017 | |
Appointed by | Mitchell Silver |
Personal details | |
Born | Martin Maher |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Brooklyn Parks Borough Commissioner |
Nickname(s) | Marty Maher |
Martin "Marty" Maher is the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner for the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, assuming the office in 2017.[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Career[]
Maher is a 27-year veteran of the Coast Guard and served in the Persian Gulf War.[3] He achieved the rank of boatswain's mate. For over 45 years, Maher has been involved with the Boy Scouts of America.[3]
New York City Department of Parks and Recreation[]
Maher began his career in the Parks department as an Urban Park Ranger.[7] Additionally, Maher worked in a spectrum of different positions with-in the department from manager at Coney Island, to inspector at Shea Stadium, to Yankee Stadium, to the 79th Street Boat Basin, and Randall's Island.[3][7] Before being appointed the Brooklyn Parks Commissioner, Maher served as chief of staff for 18 years in the Parks Department's Brooklyn office.[3]
Brooklyn Parks Commissioner[]
In February, 2017 Maher was appointed Brooklyn Parks Commissioner by New York City Parks Commissioner Mitchell Silver.[5]
Skatepark advocacy[]
Maher is a proponent of skateparks and actions sports.[7][8] He believes there should be a skatepark in every community in Brooklyn.[7] As of December 2020, Brooklyn has 15 public skateparks, with 4 additional skateparks in the works.[7] In the late 2010s, Maher worked with a community group in Brownsville, Brooklyn, lead by local professional skateboarder Wade Yates, to fund a skatepark built by Spohn Ranch in Betsy Head Park.[9] Maher initiated the Skatefest event series, hosted by the Parks Department.[10][7] Skate Fest II took place at Ocean Hill Playground in Brownsville.[11][8]
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References[]
- ^ "CHECKIN' IN WITH: NEW BROOKLYN PARKS COMMISSIONER MARTIN MAHER". www.brooklynpaper.com. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ October 6, Jaime DeJesus • (2017-10-06). "Bensonhurst celebrates renovation of new Seth Low Playground". The Brooklyn Home Reporter (in American English). Retrieved 2019-11-24.
- ^ a b c d e Kearns, Patrick. "Longtime parks employee moves to top Brooklyn position". Queens Ledger.
- ^ "Community Leaders Break Ground On The $2.75 Million Dome Playground Renovation". BKLYNER (in American English). 2015-04-27. Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ a b Wong, Pamela (2019-09-20). "Fort Greene Honors Jazz Legend Betty Carter". BKLYNER (in American English). Retrieved 2019-12-11.
- ^ Fang, Benjamin (May 22, 2019). "Martin Maher, Brooklyn Parks Commissioner". Queens Ledger.
- ^ a b c d e f Clarke, Ian (Dec 2020). "Marty Maher Brooklyn Parks Commissioner Interview by Ian Clarke of the NYC Skateboard Coalition". Juice Magazine. 77: 110–111.
- ^ a b Zagare, Liena (2017-11-01). "Want A Cool Skate Park In Red Hook? Parks Department Wants Your Input". Bklyner (in American English). Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Betsy Head Skatepark in Brooklyn, New York Nears Completion | Spohn Ranch". www.spohnranch.com. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "SKATE FEST II". Harold Hunter Foundation. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
- ^ "Eventful: Brooklyn Skatefest 2 at Ocean Hill Playground". Eventful. Retrieved 2020-12-20.
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