2025 North Carolina General Election

Frederick (Rick) Becker

Walter Ley

Frederick Becker is from Union County, New Jersey. He has a bachelor's degree in engineering from Cornell University. He has lived in Mineral Springs since 1988.

Rick is a municipal finance officer. He works for the Town of Mineral Springs, where he serves in a part-time role managing the town's financial operations. He previously worked as a mathematics teacher at the Pingry School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, from 1976 to 1981. After that, he was a real estate rental property manager in Plainfield, New Jersey, from 1981 to 1985. He then worked as a remodeling contractor and woodworker in Plainfield and Mineral Springs from 1985 to 2012.

Frederick Becker - Ballotpedia

Frederick is currently the Mayor of Mineral Springs. He was first elected in 2015 and re-elected in 2019. 

Promises to keep taxes low, promote sustainable growth, protect the environment, and maintain small-town rural charm.

Economy

Supports preserving a vibrant downtown retail center and avoiding big-box commercial sprawl.

Public Services

Supports low-density housing development with large conserved areas.

Housing & Urban Development

As of September 4, 2025, Frederick (Rick) Becker did not have a website or any information online.

Public Safety

Believes in stronger protections for wetlands.

Transportation & Infrastructure

Education

- The mayor leads the executive branch of local government, presiding over city council meetings, making sure city departments run smoothly, and providing services to citizens. 
- The mayor attends and runs City Council meetings, serving as an important leader for how local laws get set. These laws affect local services, such as Police, City Planning, Parks & Recreation, and Transportation.  
- The Mayor in some circumstances may vote to break a tie in council meetings. They do not have veto power.