City of Grass Valley City Council Councilmember Bob Branstrom

Thirty-eight years after Bob Branstrom first visited Grass Valley, he became a resident in 2013. Branstrom progressively become more involved in community activities before earning his first seat on the Grass Valley City Council. Previously working in state government, banking and healthcare, Branstrom holds graduate degrees in economics and cognitive psychology.

Day job: Retired since 2013.

First elected: Nov. 3, 2020

Notable quote: “Because of the vision we had in the city of providing a good recreational resource using the assets that we have, we now have a really nice asset with a trail [the Wolf Creek Trail]. This is one of the kinds of things we can do to make Grass Valley appealing to visitors.” (Source: The Union)

Committee, commission and board assignments: Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce (alternate), Parks and Recreation Commission, PARSAC Insurance Joint Powers Agency (alternate), Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission (alternate), US Air Force Beale Base liaison.