Ardell Brede
Ardell Brede | |
|---|---|
| 44th Mayor of Rochester, Minnesota | |
| In office January 6, 2003 – January 1, 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Chuck Canfield |
| Succeeded by | Kim Norton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 23, 1939 Austin, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Spouse |
Judy Brede
(m. 1961; died 2018) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Austin Junior College |
Ardell F. Brede (born June 23, 1939) is an American politician who served as mayor of Rochester, Minnesota. Born in Austin, Minnesota, Brede was the mayor of Rochester from January 6, 2003, until January 1, 2019. He was preceded by Chuck Canfield. On November 6, 2018, Kim Norton was elected as his successor. Before he was elected, he worked as an administrator for the Mayo Clinic.