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Top Rybak aide tapped as chief of staff for new Minneapolis mayor Hodges

Curtis Gilbert November 25, 2013, 10:55 AM Nov 25, 2013

John Stiles, a close aide to Minneapolis Mayor R.T. Rybak, will serve as chief of staff to incoming mayor Betsy Hodges.

Proud 2 annnounce @johnstilesmn as chief of staff! He has experience, determination & heart 4 Mpls 2 do an outstanding job & move Mpls fwd!

— Betsy Hodges (@betsyhodges) November 25, 2013

Stiles currently serves as Rybak’s communications director and volunteered on Hodges’ campaign.

Stiles has worked in a variety of political jobs over the course of his career, including campaign manager for St. Paul mayor Chris Coleman and communications director for the state DFL Party.

Chief of staff is the highest-ranking position in the mayor’s office, which has 11 employees.

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Curtis Gilbert

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Curtis Gilbert covers the Twin Cities as a member of the MPR News metro reporting unit. He has worked for MPR since 2004 in a variety of reporting and producing roles.