Rybak Announces Run for Governor

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak announced Thursday that he will be running for governor in 2010.

Rybak filed the paper in the first step in the process of setting up the Rybak for Governor Campaign.

Rybak released the following statement Thursday:

“Over the last two years I’ve travelled across Minnesota to talk and listen about the future of our state. Lots of people are discouraged by our state government’s failure to take action and find solutions to today’s tough challenges. They are looking for leadership focused on more jobs, better schools and affordable health care. They want to build a world-class transportation system and a clean energy economy.”

If Rybak is elected governor, the council president would take over until a special election is held.

A city spokesperson tells FOX 9 the price tag for a citywide special election would be $220,000.