On November 5, 2025, Averi M. Turner was sworn in as the District 2 Commissioner for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board. She will serve until January 2, 2026, after Becka Thompson resigned in October. District 2 includes North Minneapolis. The board held an application period from October 10 to October 24 to fill the vacancy.
Turner has experience in education as an International Baccalaureate Coordinator and instructional coach. She has also worked as a community leader and served on state boards related to equity, leadership, and youth programs. Turner has stated her priorities include fiscal responsibility, environmental sustainability, and equitable access to parks for Minneapolis residents, with a focus on youth and families…