Dan Gustafson is running for re-election to the Burnsville City Council to represent all of us!
Dan is an experienced public servant and community advocate. He believes that Burnsville is a great place to live because we all work together to build our community and advance common-sense solutions to the problems we face.
Dan believes we need to continue to make Burnsville safe, affordable, and welcoming so every community member, from our youngest to our eldest, can thrive.
About Dan
Dan Gustafson is proud to be a veteran of the United States Army and a resident of Burnsville for almost 30 years. He is a retired small business owner and a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. Dan has currently served on the Burnsville City Council since 2016, and previously from 2004-2012. One of Dan’s biggest priorities is supporting small business owners and growing economic opportunities for everyone in Burnsville as President of the Economic Development Authority since 2018.
He enjoys engaging community members through events like the Art and Jazz, Pride, Juneteenth, and The Burnsville/Fire Muster Festivals. Dan is a strong advocate for improving the lives of working people on the Burnsville City Council and is honored to be endorsed by the International Union of Operating Engineers.
Priorities
Funding for Public Safety Personnel and Behavioral Health Unit
Ensure the safety and well-being of our community by maintaining and enhancing the capabilities of our public safety personnel and behavioral health unit to aid residents experiencing a mental health crisis or chemical dependency. Dan always votes to provide our Burnsville Police, Fire, and EMS with the resources they need to keep our community safe.
Neighborhood Support and Empowering Our Community Members
Improve the quality of housing and support for low-income homeowners and renters, families, and seniors aging in place through proactive neighborhood services. Strengthen community connections to understand where and how the city of Burnsville can serve residents through collaborative, responsive city governance that meets your needs.
Easing the Cost of Housing and Growing Our Local Economy
Expand housing affordability and economic opportunities in Burnsville through public-private partnerships for commercial redevelopment, encouraging energy-efficient and affordable new construction, and enhancing Burnsville’s low-interest loan program for emergency home repairs.
Improving Public Transit and Investing in Our Parks and Recreation
Enhance public transit options to improve connectivity and accessibility between our city and neighboring counties, facilitating better access to jobs, shopping, and entertainment for Burnsville residents. Invest in our world class parks and recreation facilities along with unique programming to foster a healthy, active community for residents of all ages.