About Mayor
Gene Brown
Gene Brown is serving his first term as Mayor after three terms on the Bradenton City Council. He has a unique perspective as a businessman in our community as he is the Vice President and COO of Brown & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, which has served the community since 1975.
Public service has always been important to Gene as evident from his extensive history with the Boys and Girls Clubs. He is a local presence on the youth sports scene having been a coach and announcer as well as a Past President of the Manatee High School Football Booster Club.
Additionally, Mr. Brown was named Florida Area Council Board Member of the Year in 2004 and served as a Community Service Officer for the City of Bradenton. He served as a member and Chairman of the City of Bradenton Police Pension Board from 1992-2000 and as a member and Chairman of the City of Bradenton Merit Board from 1995-2000.
A graduate of the Citizens Police Academy, he also served on the Manatee County Sheriff’s Advisory Committee.
In 1989, Gene earned an A.S. Degree in Mortuary Science from Gupton-Jones College of Funeral Science. He also attended Mars Hill (N.C.) College and Manatee Community College, where he earned an associate degree. Gene has been married for 34 years to Gina. He and his wife have two grown children Ryan and Rachel and three grandchildren.
What can Brown do for Bradenton?
1. Keep taxes low and our city affordable.
2. Invest in public safety and our police to further fight crime and gun violence.
3. Use technology and innovation to reduce traffic.
4. Bring ALL city services into one building for convenience and efficiency.
5. Support expansion of recreational opportunities to enhance our quality of life.