Letter: Minnetonka City Council Member Endorses Gunyou

To the Editor:

I am writing to offer my enthusiastic support for John Gunyou as a candidate for the Three Rivers Park Commissioner in District 4.

After a distinguished career in public service, John recently retired as Minnetonka’s City Manager.  He provided over a decade of strong leadership to a community that prides itself on its natural character and park-like qualities.  As both a wildlife biologist and a member of the Minnetonka City Council, I recognize the effort that it has taken to maintain that character and balance the competing demands placed upon our city’s natural resources.  Much of the credit for that success deservedly belongs to John.

As both a community member and an elected official, I have had the pleasure to work with John for many years.  He is a visionary and accomplished manager with a track record for getting things done in government, and is widely recognized for his financially responsible leadership.  He is also skilled at bringing diverse stakeholders together and finding common ground, even around divisive issues.  His strong leadership has set our community on a long-term sustainable path.

It is not often that we have the choice of a candidate that is both passionate about the issues and so experienced in how to achieve the goals.  Please join me in supporting John Gunyou for Three Rivers Park Commissioner, and vote for him this November 6^th.

Patty Acomb, Minnetonka City Council At-Large member