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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
Minnesota State Economist to Address Saint Paul City Council
Dr. Anthony Becker will present on Minnesota's economic outlook at the next Budget Committee meeting.
Read MoreSaint Paul City Council and HRA Announce Upcoming Presentations
The Saint Paul City Council and the Saint Paul Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) have released the schedule of upcoming presentations to be heard throug June 2025.
Read MoreSaint Paul Closes Section of West 7th Street in Downtown Due to Sinkhole
The City of Saint Paul Closes a Section of West 7th Street in Downtown Due to Sinkhole. West 7th Street from Kellogg Boulevard to Grand Avenue is open for business access only.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul, Wild Shift Legislative Ask to Prioritize Xcel Energy Center Renovations in 2025
Revised plan seeks $50 million in state funding with the city and team covering remaining costs
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