⋆ RE-ELECT ⋆
MAYOR
BRAD WIERSUM
CITY OF MINNETONKA
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PROVEN
LEADERSHIP.
WHY I’M RUNNING
Minnetonka is an outstanding city and I am honored to lead it. The past eighteen months have been among the most difficult times in our history. The COVID-19 pandemic and the issues of justice and equity for all residents have challenged leadership to critically examine how our residents are served by the city.
I am proud to be associated with the city of Minnetonka. Residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life and beautiful neighborhoods. Our city is known for extensive, well-maintained parks and trails and a strong commitment to environmental sustainability. Financial strength and operational excellence are strategic priorities. Much has been accomplished in my time as mayor. Among these accomplishments are construction of a new, state-of-the-art public safety facility (opening in late 2021), addition of new trails and park amenities, implementation of the Minnetonka Sustainability Commission, establishment of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Task Force.
I am most proud of providing leadership to navigate Minnetonka through the treacherous waters of the past eighteen months. I am committed to keeping the city of Minnetonka on its path of excellence and to providing the experienced, proven, and non-partisan leadership that our city of 54,000 residents needs and demands.
I humbly ask for your support as I continue to provide PROVEN LEADERSHIP for the City of Minnetonka.
EXPERIENCE
Mayor, City of Minnetonka, 2018 – Present
President, League of Minnesota Cities, 2020/2021
Councilmember Ward 3, Minnetonka City Council, 2003 – 2017
Chair, City of Minnetonka Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Task Force, 2021
President, Metropolitan Association of Municipalities (Metro Cities), 2013/2014
League of Minnesota Cities Board of Directors, 2013 – Present
Metro Cities Board of Directors, 2007 – 2014
Chair, League of Minnesota Cities Budget Committee, 2019/2020
Corridor Management Committee, Southwest Light Rail Transit, 2018 – Present
Metropolitan Legislative Commission (MLC) Board of Directors, 2018 – Present
Minnetonka Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee Member
Regional Conference of Mayors, 2018 - Present
Treasurer, Homes Within Reach (WHAHLT), 2017 – Present
Homes Within Reach Board of Directors, 2015 – Present
League of Minnesota Cities Building Company Board of Directors, 2015 – 2018
League of Minnesota Cities Budget Committee, 2014 - 2015
City of Minnetonka Economic Development Authority, 2008 – Present
League of Minnesota Cities Fiscal Futures Policy Committee, 2018 - Present
Caring Youth Awards Committee, 2013 – 2018
Minnetonka Police Advisory Commission, 2005 – 2012
Bennett Family Park Board of Directors, 2004 – 2006
Former Coach, Bennett Family Park
Former Coach, Minnetonka Youth Hockey
Young Life Urban Board Member, 1999 – 2003