City of Grass ValleyCandidate for Council Member
Bob Branstrom
Retired Research Analyst
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My Top 3 Priorities
- Diversify Grass Valley's economy by increasing manufacturing and technology jobs, to reduce dependence upon retirees and tourists.
- Increase housing stock, particularly workforce housing, by exploring ways to help both buyers and builders.
- Increase public involvement in major city government planning and decision-making processes
Experience
Experience
Profession:Senior Research Analyst--retired
Committee Member, Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure A, Nevada County Library sales tax) — Appointed position (2017–current)
Committee Member, Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure B, Nevada Joint Union High School District bonds) — Appointed position (2017–current)
Senior Research Analyst, UnitedBehavioral Health/UnitedHealth Group (2000–2010)
Financial Analyst, Manager, Asst. Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank (1983–1994)
Personnel/Program Analyst, State of California (1972–1978)
Education
University of California, Berkeley — Doctor of Philosophy, Psychology (2000)
University of California, Davis — Master of Science, Agricultural Economics (1982)
University of California, Berkeley — Bachelor of Arts, Economics (1972)
American River College — Associate of Arts, Math-Physical Science (1970)
Community Activities
Volunteer, League of Women Voters of Western Nevada County (2018–current)
Board Member, Amerian River College Foundation (2016–2018)
Video editor, Nevada County TV: "Main Street Nevada County" program (2015–2016)
Master Gardener, Nevada County Master Gardeners (2013–2015)
Volunteer, Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital Chaplain's Program (2014–2015)
