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Who Is Jonathan Minks
Jonathan Minks is a lifelong Bloomington, Minnesota resident who's deeply involved in the community:
Small-business owner – He founded and runs Jonny Rock Bikes, with locations in Bloomington and Hopkins
Civic leader – He's currently the Chair of Bloomington’s Parks, Arts & Recreation Commission (PARC), appointed for a three-year term advising the City Council on park development, cultural programming, and recreation
Candidate for City Council at-large – He ran in the November 2023 election on a "common‑sense, fiscally responsible" platform. While he captured around 37% of the vote in the first round, he narrowly lost in ranked-choice voting and has announced plans to run again in 2025
Personal background & values – He’s been a Bloomington resident for over 50 years, served in the Minnesota Army National Guard as a military police officer, and is a husband and father involved in his local church
Community champion – Jonathan initiated events like the “Fat Bike Blitz” to promote biking year‑round, and his local bike shop doubles as a hub for community engagement and outdoor recreation ideas
What this means for Bloomington
Jonathan blends entrepreneurship with public service—using his small-business insights and PARC role to guide city decisions on trails, parks, events, and fiscal priorities. His upcoming 2025 city council campaign is underpinned by those experiences and a focus on green spaces, lower taxes, public safety, and open government as well as making Bloomington affordable to live in.
His experience as a small‑business owner, PARC Chair, and veteran informs a practical approach—balancing community sustainability, fiscal discipline, and civic inclusion. He Opposes the proposed 18% property‑tax / Budget levy increase for 2025, advocating instead for reducing excessive consultant fees and lowering municipal taxes overall
Vote Nov 4, 2025
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The PLATFORM
Serving The Community
Common Sense & Fiscal Responsibility
Previous & Current Service
Jonathan Minks
has been a part of this community
for 50 years !
Small Business Owner
Jonny Rock Bikes LLC
Bloomington & Hopkins
Husband & Father
Currently the CHAIR Commissioner on PARC (the Parks, Arts, and Recreation Commission) Bloomington
Active in Church
As seen in a Bloomington National Night Out Video
Previous & Current Service
Common Sense & Fiscal Responsibility
Previous & Current Service
Jonathan Minks
understands what it takes to serve your state & country.
He proudly served in The MN Army National Guard
as an MP
( Military Police ) .
Recipient of Army Achievement Medal
Honorable Discharge
Customer Service Minded Business Owner
Award Winning Small Business Owner
Provides Business Industry Insights in Current Publications
Common Sense & Fiscal Responsibility
Common Sense & Fiscal Responsibility
Common Sense & Fiscal Responsibility
- Most of the Leadership is proposing a 18% Property tax Levy in 2025!
- Make Bloomington Affordable!
- Supports Police Department
- Supports Fire Department
- Supports Accountability
- Reduce Consultant Fees !
- Supports Lower Taxes
- Supports Green Spaces
- Advocate for Better Schools
- Supports bringing back "Open Forums" at City Council Meetings. City Council members need to hear our community.