
Dr. David Biesboer
Candidate for Minnetonka City Council - 2025
Fiscally Conservative
Environmental Stewardship
Public safety
Business friendly​
About Dr. Biesboer

This short note is for my campaign for Minnetonka City Council, at large-seat B. I am a hard scientist. I am data driven in decision making. I use critical thinking skills in decision making, that is, rationality, logic, honesty, integrity, careful analysis, and transparency.I was a full professor at the University of Minnesota for 37 years. I am an academic. I have had many leadership positions as a research/teaching professor. I have much experience in countries around the world. I have taught a short course in critical thinking for about 10 years.
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l have had many administrative leadership positions over the years at the U of M. I have won many teaching and research awards (one of my best was a Fulbright Scholarship to Brazil). I have won research awards to study and train people in Brazil, Australia, Russia, Thailand, Bolivia, and Kenya.
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I have done research in Minnesota also. One of most enjoyable areas was working with wild rice. I have many peer-reviewed scientific publications.
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Details of the aforementioned activities can be found in a two page RÉSUMÉ that, if you are curious can be requested
by email at: biesboer001@gmail.com
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WHY VOTE FOR DR. BIESBOER?
Dr. Biesboer is running for Minnetonka City Council with and clear and compelling vision for positive future changes in our community. His candidacy is built on principles for positive change in our community His candidacy is built on principles that matter most to Minnetonka residents - responsible leadership, environmental stewardship, public safety, and economic vitality.
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FISCALLY CONSERVATIVE LEADERSHIP
DR. Biesboer is dedicated to responsible budgeting and the efficient use of public funds. He insists on making sure that taxpayer dollars are managed wisely to maximize their benefits for the entire community.
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FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Protecting Minnetonka'sl natural resources is a core value of Dr. Biesboer. By training he is well trained in environmental principles and protection.
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BUSINESS-FRIENDLY APPROACH
Supporting local businesses and encouraging economic growth are central to Dr. Biesboer's approach to business. I am committed to to fostering a thriving environment for entrepreneurship and commerce in Minnesota.
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