A Proven Public Servant, Melvin has served as:

• Springfield City Councilor
• President of Keep Springfield Beautiful
• President of Maple High/Six Corners Neighborhood Council
• Board member for the Springfield Partners for Community Action
• On the board of directors for the Housing Allowance Project

Melvin believes that the State Government can do more.

• We can practice responsible environmental stewardship
• We can use job creation to address social problems
• We can bridge the gap between education and workforce development
• We can create innovative approaches to public safety
• We can show both smart and prudent fiscal control