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Get Involved

Every day, the people of Saint Paul share their time, expertise, and passion for the greater good. If you have an idea for making our City better, you can take action to make a difference.

Mayor's Priorities

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Climate Action

The City of Saint Paul adopted an ambitious Climate Action and Resilience Plan in 2019. The plan prioritizes cutting greenhouse gas emissions and building community resilience. Through bold initiatives, we’re protecting our neighbors and our planet. Join us as we address the effects of climate change and ensure a healthy future for generations to come. 

Our Climate Action Plan
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CollegeBound Saint Paul

Our City invests in the potential of every single child. Since 2020, all babies born in Saint Paul get their own college savings account with $50 in seed funding. CollegeBound Saint Paul lays the foundation for our families and our City to thrive for generations to come.

Why CollegeBound Matters
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Community-First Public Safety

We built our Community-First Public Safety plan with input from residents. It's our most comprehensive system ever for keeping people safe. By focusing on prevention, intervention, and enforcement, we are building trust, making neighborhoods safer, and improving life in Saint Paul.

About Community-First Response
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Guaranteed Income

No one should struggle to live with dignity. We're leading the way in Saint Paul toward a more just economy in by expanding guaranteed income to more families — no strings attached.

What is Guaranteed Income?
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Revitalizing Downtown

Revitalizing our urban core is a catalyst for job creation and a strong local economy. We're prioritizing new business, mixed-use development, and downtown infrastructure. Our work will keep downtown the vibrant heart of Saint Paul for generations to come.

What's Next for Downtown
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Tech For All

We're working toward a vibrant and inclusive digital economy. Tech for All connects residents, especially women and people of color, to technology education and careers. The program helps people grow their technology careers in Saint Paul.

About Tech For All

About Mayor Carter

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; tripling free program in rec centers; eliminating late fines in public libraries; reestablishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund; expanding immigrant and 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.

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Passionate about helping others engage in civic processes, Mayor Carter has trained progressive activists and candidates in over 30 states, and commonly recites his administration’s mantra: “Building a city that works for us all means we all must do the work.”

Prior to his election in 2017, Mayor Carter has served as a Saint Paul City Council Member; Founding Board Chair of the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood; Director of the Minnesota Office of Early Learning; and Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Cabinet.

A proud graduate of the Saint Paul public schools, Mayor Carter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from Florida A&M University and a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He resides in Saint Paul with his wife, Dr. Sakeena Futrell-Carter, and their children. 

Mayor's Role in City Government

As the City’s chief executive, the Mayor of Saint Paul is responsible for keeping our City working every day. As described in the City Charter, the Mayor: 

The Mayor fulfills the duties of office in coordination with the rest of City government. Eighteen department directors, more than 3,000 City employees, and seven city councilmembers keep local government working for Saint Paul. Learn more below.

Latest News From Mayor Carter

Federal Judge Halts Trump Order Threatening Funds to Saint Paul and 15 Local Governments Nationwide

4/24/2025 Mayor's Office

Lawsuit filed by San Francisco in early February to prevent implementation of a Trump administration executive order

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Mayor Carter Highlights Public Safety, Announces Fentanyl Summit in 2025 State of Our City Address

4/21/2025 Mayor's Office

Annual address held at the new state-of-the-art North End Community Center

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Mayor Carter Declares State of Emergency to Ensure Uninterrupted Citywide Garbage Collection

3/31/2025 Mayor's Office

Declaration in response to zoning-related matters and FCC Environmental Services' new facility at 560 Randolph Avenue, risks disruption to the start of seven-year hauling contract set to begin April 1

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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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Mayor's News Room

Last Edited: April 18, 2025