Mpls Park Board appoints interim District 2 commissioner

Nov 06 Breaking Twin Cities 1 source

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appointed educator Averi Turner, 29, on Nov. 5 to temporarily fill the North Side’s District 2 seat through year‑end after Becka Thompson resigned to run for City Council. Turner will attend four meetings and represent District 2 during debate and approval of the park system’s proposed $160 million budget; her pay will be prorated, and Charles Rucker will assume the elected District 2 seat in January.

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📌 Key Facts

Appointee: Averi Turner, 29, sworn in Nov. 5, 2025
Vacancy: Becka Thompson resigned Oct. 2025 to run for Ward 12 (lost to Aurin Chowdhury)
Scope: Interim term covers remaining 2025 meetings and $160M budget approval
Applicants: 11 applied; Board chose to ensure North Side representation and avoid tie votes
Succession: At‑large Commissioner Charles Rucker will take the District 2 seat in January

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Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board appoints North Side commissioner for a month and a half

Susan Du November 06, 2025