Becka Thompson: Numbers Don’t Lie
By Becka Thompson Originally published in the Minnesota Star Tribune on October 23, 2025 “Minneapolis faces a choice: We can untangle the knots of government, restore transparency, and get the blood flowing again through every part of the civic ecosystem; or we can keep idling at the stoplights, burning fuel while the city stalls.” This […]
Becka Thompson: A Teacher’s Logic and an Artist’s Heart for Minneapolis
When Becka Thompson talks about Minneapolis, she does it with both precision and passion. She’s a teacher, artist, and Park Board Commissioner who’s seen how numbers tell the truth — and how heart can change the story. In her campaign message, Becka offers something rare in politics today: a clear-eyed understanding of the city’s financial […]
I’m Home (To Stay)
By Becka Thompson This has always been home. I was born and raised right here in Minneapolis, Ward 12. I went to school here. My family still lives here and has had roots in this ward for over 60 years. I work here, and my son goes to school here too. These streets raised me. […]
Stone Arch Bridge: What a Gift to Be Here | Becka Thompson
Stone Arch Bridge: What a Gift to Be Here | Becka Thompson Thank you for giving me the chance to be your advocate. “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.” — Ferris Bueller Friends, Standing on the Stone Arch Bridge in Minneapolis this […]
North Commons Park: $45 Million Transformation
By Becka Thompson, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioner, District 2 Earlier this week, I stood with colleagues, community members, elected leaders, and partners to break ground on the largest neighborhood park investment in Minneapolis history: the $45 million transformation of North Commons Park in North Minneapolis. This is not just a construction project. It […]
Back to Basics | Becka Thompson for Minneapolis City Council, Ward 12
Back to Basics I solve problems every day. It’s my job. I’m Becka Thompson, and I’m running for City Council in Ward 12. I’ve taught high school and college math for over 20 years, so I excel at understanding financial reports and budgets. I serve on the Minneapolis Park Board, where I chair the Administration […]
Minneapolis Deserves Better Than Organized Smash-and-Grab Crime
Becka Thompson, Candidate for Ward 12 City Council What happened last night, August 12/13th 2025, when over 120 car windows were smashed in a coordinated spree, wasn’t just vandalism. This was organized crime. A group of individuals moved together down the street, blatantly smashing windows and stealing whatever they could, with a getaway car following […]
Becka Thompson on Better Minneapolis Podcast: Full Interview
Listen to Minneapolis City Council candidate Becka Thompson on the Better Minneapolis podcast as she shares her story, campaign priorities, and systems-focused solutions for Ward 12.
Why I’m Running for Minneapolis City Council Ward 12
I’m running for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 12 because I’ve lived the urgency of this moment. From public safety to housing to economic stability, our city needs leaders who will do the work—with compassion, courage, and a plan for the future.