Daniel Bradley

Daniel Bradley began his career the City of Sand Springs as a police officer in 1980. He received several promotions over the years and served 20 years as the police chief. During his time as police chief, he received only one grievance which was declared unfounded and not supported by the FOP. In 2015, he was named assistant city manager and served in various capacities in city management.

Throughout his years with the City of Sand Springs he has received multiple awards for dedication and service to municipal government such as a Mayoral Proclamation; Outstanding Citizenship; 38 Years of Service; Safety Advocate Award; Employee of the Month; Employee of the Year; and Tulsa-Metro Police Officer of the Year. He has received various commendations from various local organizations such as the American Legion and Elks Lodge; as well as local businesses. He was also a member of the Sand Springs Rotary Club. He is a founding member of the Oklahoma Firearms Instructor Association and over the years participated in training many people in field training for officers, firearms training, women’s handgun defense and emergency response. He is thought of by his fellow employees and peers to be a highly intelligent individual with common sense and one who displays high standards of conduct both personally and professionally.

A little known fact is that he portrayed a police office in the film The Bounty Hunter.

BDeborah MinerDecember 1, 20212021

Michael Duane Brown

Elected first as a Weatherford City Commissioner in April 1996, and then as Mayor in January 2004 of this strong mayor form of government community, he is now the longest-serving mayor in the history of Weatherford. In addition, he is the only sitting Oklahoma Municipal League President to be inducted into this hall of fame.

BMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202016

Gene Brown Jr.

Winnsboro, Louisiana, native Gene Brown first came to Oklahoma as a soldier at Fort Sill in Lawton and later moved to Duncan with Sun Oil Company. There he met and married his wife, Mary. After 18 years Sun Oil closed the Duncan refinery and the Brown’s were faced with the decision of whether to stay with the company and move to Los Angeles, California or to remain in Duncan, where Gene had recently been elected to the City Council. They chose Duncan as the place to raise their two children, and he has served on the city council for a record-setting 22 years.

BMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202006

Gary Michael Burdge

In addition to his extensive involvement and leadership roles in Oklahoma local government, Sand Springs Mayor, Mike Burdge, has served as a volunteer high school cross-country running coach and as a board member for local Veterans International Outreach and Freedom Ministries organizations. In addition to the organizations listed in the brochure, Mayor Burdge also serves on the Tulsa Metropolitan Area Transportation Policy Committee.

BMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202015

Donald D. Bown

Don Bown holds the unique distinction of having been president of four state-wide municipal organizations - the Oklahoma Municipal League, the City Management Association of Oklahoma, the Clerks, Treasurers, and Finance Officers Association of Oklahoma, and the Government Finance Officers Association of Oklahoma. In addition, he has served on the Board of Directors of the National Association of Regional Councils; and, like Terry Powell, as a Regional Vice President for the International City/County Management Association.

BMatthew BurlesonMay 7, 20202004