Bradley files for council

Bradley

For Lindsey Bradley, contributing to the community in which he lives is not just an obligation; it's something he truly enjoys.

That's why he was the first to turn in filing papers for his seat on the Bullard City Council.

Filing began on Feb. 11, and his paperwork was turned in that day. But that wasn't before he did a lot of homework and a lot of research.

Bradley has only served on the council since this summer - when after the May election A.W. Hines council seat was left open. Hines ran for mayor and the council appointed Bradley to fill his spot.

"There's a learning curve that comes with any job," Bradley said. "And I believe I've invested my time and energy to overcome that curve.

"I'm fully prepared now to work with a council that will address some pressing needs for the future of our citizens."

Bradley said the biggest of which is infrastructure.

"The council has done a lot - and a lot more will be done - to address the growth in Bullard," he said. "And much of that is making sure the proper infrastructure - the water and the sewer - is in place to meet the needs and continue the growth."

He said that is being accomplished, and he'd like to see it through.

"There's still work to be done, and I'm prepared for it," he said.

Bradley began his Bullard service shortly after he moved here - serving on the planning and zoning commission before his council term.

"I'm proud of the work we were able to accomplish on P&Z," he said. "We were able to get ordinances passed to bring Bullard up to speed and competitive with any city - and to protect the citizens with more oversight and inspections."

Bradley said his work there put him in a position to get to know more of the residents and hear their concerns, which in turn made him more comfortable on the council.

In addition, he's known City Manager Larry Morgan for a number of years.

"I've known Larry since he worked for the city of Tyler," Bradley said. "I think he and the staff's professionalism is on par with what the citizens need, and I look forward to continue working with him.

He also paid respects to his fellow council members.

"This is probably one of the most professional councils I've ever seen," Bradley said. "There's cohesiveness, vision and true commitment that is rare."

With its great location and good schools, Bradley believes Bullard will continue to flourish.

He moved from Tyler in 2004 - looking for something outside the city limits, but not far from his position as president of Trinity Mother Frances Health System.

"I have lots of experience in business and working within a budget that I believe keeps me a beneficial part of the council," he said.

Bradley grew up in a military family, son of the late Colonel John L. Bradley, M.D., and Bonney H. Bradley. He has lived in Washington, D.C., Heidelberg, Germany, Albuquerque, New Mexico and several Texas cities. He moved to East Texas in 1981.

He earned his bachelor of science in industrial engineering from Texas Tech University, served as an officer in the U.S. Army Medical Service Corps from 1968 to 1970, then earned his MBA and Master of Health Care Administration from Trinity University in San Antonio.

In 2000, he was awarded the University's Leonard A. Duce Award for Excellence in Health Care Administration.

Bradley was selected by the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America in 2003 for its Distinguished Citizen Award.

In 2004, Bradley was honored by the Texas Hospital Association as recipient of the Earl M. Collier Award for Distinguished Health Care Administration.

He has served as president of Trinity Mother Frances Health System since 1981.

He has been extremely active in a lengthy list of community organizations over the years, including such diverse groups as Marvin United Methodist Church; United Way of Tyler, American Heart Association; Tyler Sister Cities; Tyler Independent School District Foundation; Boy Scouts of America, Tyler Area Chamber of Commerce, Hospice of East Texas and many more.

One of his favorite charitable organizations, he said, is the East Texas Crisis Center, which he supports through active involvement in the annual East Texas Crisis Center Auto & Cycle Show fundraising event to help raise money for the organization which serves women and children who are victims of domestic violence.

Bradley said he and his wife Vicki enjoy spending as much time as possible with their family and grandchildren.

Both current councilwomen Teresa Adams-Wilks and Stacey Thompson have also re-filed for their positions on the council.

Read the next edition of the Bullard Banner News for profiles of the two.

Filing is ongoing for Bullard ISD trustees, as well. John Alexander and Tony Johnson have re-filed for their positions.

Brian Whately is expected to do so, as well.