Commissioner John Gibbs
Representing District 5 (Bloomington, Richfield, Eden Prairie) Since 2010
A Record of Accomplishment:
Fiscal Responsibility: Average annual property tax levy increases held to under 2%
Participation and Inclusion: Annual park & trail visits more than doubled
Facilities and Program Enhancement: Championed snowmaking at Hyland Nordic, assuring the sport of high school cross country skiing, Hyland Hills Ski Chalet replacement and upgrade, Mississippi Gateway Regional Park at Coon Rapids Dam, Nokomis to Minnesota River Regional Trail, Reopening and rejuvenation of Hyland Greens Golf Course
Stewardship: Fostered a “first take care of what we have” philosophy for facilities, our land and our water