Join me in building a city that works - for all of us. 

I am humbled and honored to have been selected by the residents of my hometown to become the 46th mayor of Saint Paul.

As a child who grew up in our city’s parks, rec centers, libraries and public schools, I am excited to be your teammate in the work ahead.

Let's move forward, together and build a Saint Paul that works for all of us. 

- Mayor Melvin Carter

Saint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds

2/26/2025 Mayor's Office

Lawsuit balks at the Trump administration’s executive order that threatens access to federal funds from local jurisdictions that don’t assume responsibilities of federal immigration agents

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Saint Paul 2025 Minimum Wage Increases

1/1/2025 Mayor's Office

Effective January 1, 2025, the minimum wage hourly rate will be $15.97 for large businesses (101-10,000 employees) and macro businesses (10,001+ employees).

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Statewide Copper Wire Theft Law Takes Effect January 1, 2025

12/27/2024 Mayor's Office

Ramsey County judge denies request to temporarily halt installation of law requiring a license to sell scrap copper metal

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Mayor Carter Issues Line-Item Vetoes to City Council’s Adopted 2025 Budget

12/20/2024 Mayor's Office

Action cancels nearly $2 million for City Council office remodeling to preserve funding for police staffing.

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Last Edited: June 12, 2024