BLOOMINGTON — Former Illinois Rep. Dan Brady announced Monday he will be running for mayor of Bloomington in next year’s consolidated election.
Brady, who served as a Republican in the Illinois House of Representatives for more than 20 years, said in a news release his campaign for mayor will include plans to enhance public service and public safety, create affordable housing, lower taxes and supporting business and economic development with a new leadership style.
“The election for mayor of Bloomington is not about a political party, it’s about people over politics," Brady said in the release. "That’s how I have earned my reputation as a common sense trusted public servant.”
Brady currently acts as an associate director of the Kibler Brady Ruestman Memorial Home. He previously served as McLean County coroner.
He recently lost a bid for Illinois Secretary of State against Alexi Giannoulias in 2022.
"I have worked with five Bloomington mayors, numerous city council members and city managers," Brady said. "Whether it was helping to secure funding for road projects, public safety or infrastructure, I have always been there for Bloomington and have worked to provide a better quality of life for its residents."
Bloomington Mayor Mboka Mwilambwe could not immediately be reached for comment on whether he will be running for re-election.
Bloomington’s consolidated primary election, if necessary, will be on Feb. 25, 2025. The consolidated election will be April 1.
Veleda Harvey talks about her first election for Bloomington School District 87 board with former state representative Dan Brady on election night 2023
Photos: A grateful state and state representative presents this flag
053021-blm-loc-5flags4vets
State Rep. Dan Brady, right, presents a flag flown over the state Capitol to Sara Downs and Susan Jones to remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-1flags4vets
State Rep. Dan Brady, right, presents a flag flown over the state Capitol to Sara Downs and Susan Jones to remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-2flags4vets
State Rep. Dan Brady, left, presents a flag flown over the state Capitol to Sharon Daniels to honor her husband, Tony Daniels, who served in the U.S. Marine Corps, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-3flags4vets
State Rep. Dan Brady, right, presented a flag flown over the state Capitol and this certificate to Sara Downs and Susan Jones to remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-4flags4vets
State Rep. Dan Brady, left, and his intern, Allison Henrichsmeyer, a senior at Normal Community High School, look over a flag flown over the state Capitol that will be given to the widow of a U.S. armed forces veteran, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-6flags4vets
Sara Downs and Susan Jones remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-7flags4vets
Sara Downs and Susan Jones remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy and later worked with area veterans groups, Monday, May 17, 2021.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-8flags4vets
State Representative Dan Brady, right, presents a flag flown over the state capitol to Sara Downs and Susan Jones to remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17, 2021.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-9flags4vets
State Representative Dan Brady, right, reads a commemoration to Sara Downs and Susan Jones to remember the service of their father, Robert Bruce, who served in the U.S. Navy, Monday, May 17, 2021.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
053021-blm-loc-10flags4vets
Tom Brady, son of State Representative Dan Brady, placed a U.S. flag on the grave of his grandfather, U.S. Navy veteran Frank Brady, as he volunteered to help the VFW place flags at St. Mary’s Cemetery as part of Memorial Day ceremonies, Thursday, May 27, 2021. Brady has passed the love of country and the need to honor veterans to his son.
DAVID PROEBER, THE PANTAGRAPH
Contact Drew Zimmerman at 309-820-3276. Follow Drew on Twitter: @DZimmermanLee
Be the first to know
Get local news delivered to your inbox!
