Bob Branstrom

Candidate for City Council (At-Large), Grass Valley · Retired Research Analyst

Bob Branstrom served on the Grass Valley City Council from 2020 to 2024. He has worked in government, banking, and health care. He moved to Grass Valley in 2013 and has volunteered with many local groups since then. He serves on the board of InConcert Sierra, a local arts group. During his time on the council, the city made the Mill Street Plaza permanent, added soccer fields and pickleball courts, and upgraded ball fields and pools. The city also joined Pioneer Community Energy, which lowered power bills for homes and businesses. Many city streets were repaved, and the city added more funding for firefighters and a risk management team. Branstrom likes to hike and is an award-winning local photographer.

Branstrom wants to keep working on housing and economic growth. He also wants careful watch over how the city spends tax money. He points to his past work on the council. The city made the Mill Street Plaza permanent. It added parks and sports fields. It repaved streets. It added more funding for firefighters. He says local businesses are the city's economic engine, and he wants to keep supporting them. He also backs the arts as part of a strong local economy. He points to a new arts project, Crown Point Venues, as a boost for local performances.

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