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Mayor Melvin Carter
Melvin Carter is the 46th, and first African-American mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Capital City.
A fifth-generation Saint Paul resident, Mayor Carter leads with an unapologetic equity agenda. Since taking office in 2018, his accomplishments include raising the city’s minimum wage to $15/hour; tripling free programs in rec centers; eliminating late fines in public libraries; reestablishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund; expanding immigrant & refugee support resources, and launching an Office of Financial Empowerment. One signature initiative is CollegeBound Saint Paul, Mayor Carter’s plan to start every child born in the city with a $50 College Savings Account, starting January 1, 2020.
City Council
As the legislative body, the City Council is responsible for setting City policy through ordinances and resolutions. The Council also has sole responsibility for adopting the City’s budget. The Council legislates by passing Ordinances which become City laws. The Council also makes performance auditing decisions and monitors the operation and performance of city agencies and holds regular oversight hearings on city departments to determine how programs are working and whether budgeted funds are being spent well. In its decision-making roles, the City Council actively involves the public through its weekly public meetings.
Latest News
Shepard Road/Warner Road scheduled to reopen between Eagle Parkway and Hwy 61 on Wednesday, July 17 after 6 p.m.
Shepard Road/Warner Road scheduled to reopen between Eagle Parkway and Hwy 61 on Wednesday, July 17 after 6 p.m.
Read MoreSpotlight: East Metro Main Street Economic Revitalization Program
Hear the impact of this Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation grant program directly from local business owners Michael Udo (Udo's African Food) and Luis Gutierrez (La Palma Supermercado).
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul and Community Partners to Celebrate the Completion of New Turf Field Using Funds from 1% Sales Tax
The City of Saint Paul and community partners will celebrate the opening of a new multi-sport turf field tomorrow, Wed., July 10 at 5:00 p.m. at Jimmy Lee/Oxford Community Center. The latest renovated amenity in Saint Paul is made possible through Saint Paul’s strategy to fund city improvements with the “Common Cent” program.
Read MoreDEED Contamination Cleanup Grant Awarded to East 7th Street Project
A vacant 2.2-acre parcel at 892 East 7th Street was awarded funding to clean up the site in preparation for a mixed-use redevelopment with commercial space and affordable housing.
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