Becka Thompson for Ward 12

05/10/2026

We are not going to wait any longer -

Thank you in advance and from behind and sideways for everyone’s support. It is with great humility that I endeavor anything. I would like you to know that I have a project that I’ve been working on that I cannot fully disclose yet. It is expansive and involves many moving parts. I promise I wil...

11/11/2025

https://mailchi.mp/vote4becka/lawn-signs-and-veterans-day

If you have one, it will be picked up by EOD tomorrow. If you’ve already recycled it, don’t fret! That’s okay. Recycling is good!

11/06/2025

https://mailchi.mp/vote4becka/thank-you-so-much-this-is-just-the-beginning

Perhaps I didn’t communicate clearly enough that my opponent is DSA. I tried — consistently, honestly, and sometimes at personal cost. She worked hard to obscure that affiliation. It was a smart move on her part. And I did what I could to bring truth to light.

11/04/2025

Met folks all morning at loons and fire roast and turtle bread and then voted and then door knocked until it was dark out.
I missed on social media some endorsements of amazing people:
Carrie Nauman
Noel Casey
Carlotta Arradondo.

But you were all in my lit! (I’ll get you on here in celebration pics). So grateful. Now to wave some signs before the polls close.
I’m so humbled by this wave of support.

11/04/2025

https://mailchi.mp/vote4becka/dont-you-forget-to-vote

When I was 18 and a freshman in college, I could finally vote. I pulled out the Duluth News Tribune voter guide (I went to school there for a while) and carefully circled my choices.

11/03/2025

https://mailchi.mp/vote4becka/one-day-more "My place is here, I fight with you..."

No matter what you call them, I’ve always believed in divine appointments. It’s a phrase my aunt used to use — what people today might call manifesting an opportunity or a moment. This weekend, I met someone and we hit it off right away. We talked for hours about the arts — about the nuance ...

11/03/2025

Your Voice Matters! Just a quick reminder that Tuesday, November 4, is Election Day here in Minneapolis. No matter who you’re supporting, the important thing is that your voice is heard. I’m Becka Thompson, and I’m running for City Council in Ward 12 because I believe our city works best when everyone shows up and participates.

11/02/2025

Ran into a visitor today who was gushing about our parks. Let’s properly fund them!!

11/02/2025

https://mailchi.mp/vote4becka/how-good-can-it-get

I’m part of a small circle of leaders who challenge and support one another to grow — in life, in service, and in courage. Together, we have a mantra that guides us wherever we go: “How good can it get?”