Carol Becker announces run for re-election

“When I first ran for the Board of Estimate and Taxation, I did so because I wanted to use my expertise in government to help Minneapolis chart a wise course among difficult decisions. I wanted to use my 25 years of experience in public administration, my doctorate in public administration and my seven years of experience in the Minneapolis Budget Office to help everyone in Minneapolis live well.

“In my second term I have come to understand the value of an independent voice. Someone who stands up and is honest even when it is not convenient. The Board of Estimate exists, in part, as a check and balance on the mayor, the City Council and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. I have been that person who speaks truth to power. I hope to continue.

“Let’s work together to make a better Minneapolis.”