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Rebecca Schack (Mayor of Minnetonka, Minnesota, candidate 2025)
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Rebecca Schack is running for election to the Mayor of Minnetonka in Minnesota. She is on the ballot in the general election on November 4, 2025.[source]
Schack completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. Click here to read the survey answers.
[1]Biography
Rebecca Schack provided the following biographical information via Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey on October 3, 2025:
- Birth date: August 10, 1978
- Birth place: Robbinsdale, Minnesota
- High school: Coon Rapids High School
- Bachelor's: University of St. Thomas, 2000
- J.D.: William Mitchell College of Law, 2005
- Gender: Female
- Profession: Attorney / Business Owner
- Prior offices held:
- Minnetonka City Councilmember - Ward 2 (2018-Prsnt)
- Incumbent officeholder: No
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Elections
General election
The general election will occur on November 4, 2025.
General election for Mayor of Minnetonka
Michael Briles, Ellen Cousins, Jon Kayser, Jonathan Kent, and Rebecca Schack are running in the general election for Mayor of Minnetonka on November 4, 2025.
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| Michael Briles (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Ellen Cousins (Nonpartisan) | |
| Jon Kayser (Nonpartisan) | ||
| Jonathan Kent (Nonpartisan) | ||
 | Rebecca Schack (Nonpartisan)  | |
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Campaign themes
Ballotpedia survey responses
See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection
Rebecca Schack completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Schack's responses. Candidates are asked three required questions for this survey, but they may answer additional optional questions as well.
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My husband, Michael and I have lived in Minnetonka for 12 years. We have a giant 5 year-old Golden Doodle named Magnus.
In 2017, I was appointed to the Minnetonka Planning Commission and the 2040 Comprehensive Guide Plan committee. I joined the city council in 2018 where I have served since. In my role on the council, I have served as the chair and leader of the 494 corridor commission which focuses on economic development in the communities along 494.
I love Minnetonka and am so grateful for the opportunity I have had to serve the city. I have spent the past nine-and-a-half years learning resident needs and how the city runs. I am the only candidate with extensive knowledge and experience working for Minnetonka residents.
My education and 20 years working as an attorney helping families in conflict have given me skills to lead the community and council through complicated or contentious issues in a professional and collaborative manner
I understand the balance of managing and leveraging growth, while maintaining the services that make Minnetonka a desirable community in which to live.- Minnetonka has a history of strong leadership and a legacy of providing quality services for the community while continuing to be fiscally responsible and maintaining a Aaa Bond rating. I am so grateful to Mayor Wiersum and all those who have come before him for their excellent leadership and lasting impact. As the next Mayor of Minnetonka, I promise to carry-on this strong legacy. As we look to the future I am committed to ensuring Minnetonka manages our continued growth while maintaining the resources that make us a welcoming, accessible, and desirable community in which to live and work.
- I have worked hard to ensure that I am available and accessible to all members of the community. I listen to and consider the input I receive from our residents. Even when a community member disappointed in an action of the council, there is an opportunity through dialogue to ensure their input is considered and their concerns are addressed. The business of the city council happens publicly which allows us to engage with the community regularly. I will continue to rely on community work groups and volunteer boards and commissions to bring frequent and informed input to our decision-making.
- Since 2017, I have been learning resident needs and how the city runs. I am the only candidate who have participated in an ordinance change, considered a controversial and complicated development project, or worked on developing the city budget I have the experience to lead others in these processes. With my colleagues, city staff, and our residents, we can continue to make the right decisions for Minnetonka.
Zoning/House - As we continue rewriting our zoning code, we must evaluate requirements to facilitate responsible and manageable growth.
Public Safety - It is critical to support our police officers and firefighters by providing both departments with resources, personnel, and technology required to respond to community needs and emergencies in a safe and timely manner.
Natural Resources - We must continue protecting our natural resources and supporting restoration of open spaces by leveraging community resources and pursuing grant funding and private partnerships to supplement city investments.
The mayor also has the responsibility for ensuring that the community has an opportunity to provide input and feedback in the policy making process.
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See also
2025 Elections
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