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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
Summer Choice Fair: Learn about Saint Paul summer programs
Families are invited to Oxford Community Center to learn about a wide variety of exciting summer program opportunities offered by organizations all across Saint Paul.
Read MoreSaint Paul Joins City of San Francisco Lawsuit Challenging President’s Threats to Withhold Federal Funds
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
Read MoreSaint Paul City Council Seeks Applicants for Interim Ward 4 Councilmember Position
Seeking Applicants for Interim Ward 4 Councilmember Position
Read MoreWinter/Spring Activity Registration
Spring rec center activity registration opens Feb. 3, 2025.
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