My name is Brad Bourn and I am running for Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Commissioner Park District 6 because I believe parks are for everyone. As your Parks commissioner, I will fight for Parks that serve all of us. 

I'm for an independent Park Board. I believe in governing through listening. I'm for transparency and increased citizen input.

I'm proud to be the DFL and Sierra Club endorsed candidate in this race. I believe our Parks should be environmentally friendly and sustainable.

I believe in fiscal responsibility. We should invest park funds in people, programs and open spaces. I am against bloated management and Board perks. I support union labor. I also think we could do a better job involving volunteers in our Parks and programs. 

Kids are our future. I believe the Parks can lead the way providing structured after school programs for young people.

I hope to earn your support. Please contact me if you have have any questions.

                                                                                    -Brad 

Important Update: 11-1-09

Many of you may have received or will be receiving a mailer from my campaign.  There was a mistake on this mailer that was not noticed before it went to the printer.  The mailer listed State Senator Scott Dibble and State Representative Frank Hornstein as endorsing my candidacy.  Sen. Dibble and Rep.  Hornstein have not officially made an endorsement in this election.  I have tremendous respect for Sen. Dibble and Rep. Hornstein and share many of the same values they advocate for at the state level.  I accept responsibility for the error in the mailer and apologize for any confusion this may have caused.  Our campaign noticed this error and brought it to the immediate attention of Sen. Dibble, Rep. Hornstein, and my opponent.  My opponent made a similar mistake a few weeks ago in a screening with the Star Tribune and was quick to clear up her mistake as well.

We are running a very positive, issue focused, campaign.  We will continue to advocate for the values so many of us share.  I am proud to be your DFL, Labor, and Sierra Club endorsed candidate for our independent Park Board, District 6.

Thank you for your continued support and good luck to us all!

                 -Brad