City of Burnsville
Jeffrey Thomson currently serves as the Deputy City Manager and Community Development Director for the City of Burnsville since October 2022. Prior to this role, Thomson held the position of Community Development Director at the City of Maplewood from May 2019 to September 2022, and served as the Director of Planning and Building for the City of Wayzata from October 2015 to April 2019. Additionally, Thomson worked as a Senior Planner for the City of Minnetonka from April 2006 to October 2015. Educational credentials include a Master of Public Administration from Hamline University, completed between 2009 and 2011, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from the University of Notre Dame, obtained from 1999 to 2004.
City of Burnsville
Burnsville lies on a bluff overlooking the south bank of the Minnesota River upstream from its confluence with the Mississippi River. We are the ninth largest suburb in the metro area and a commuter’s dream with easy access to Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Burnsville is a connected community providing a variety of services, experiences, housing options, unique shops and restaurants, 76 parks, miles of trails and popular venues including Buck Hill and Ames Performing Arts Center. Plus, Burnsville Transit Station serves as a hub for Metro Transit and the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority. We are a community where people feel safe and welcome to be themselves, visitors find a place they want to come back to again and again, businesses are positioned for success and our team finds meaningful work and opportunities to grow. We believe in creating great experiences for staff so they can do the same for our community. Our workplace culture includes total rewards, flexibility and development opportunities that reflect our commitment to you. Come to Burnsville, you belong here.