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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
Saint Paul and Wakáŋ Típi Awáŋyaŋkapi to Co-Manage Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary
The partnership reflects years of learning and planning between the city and Dakota community
Read MoreNotice of Availability of 2024 Update for University of St. Thomas Multipurpose Arena Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)
The City of Saint Paul is accepting public comments on the updated EAW through Thursday, November 7 at 4 p.m.
Read More2024 Business Awards Winners and Runners-Up
Eighth Annual Business Awards program recognizes five Saint Paul businesses for their outstanding service to the community.
Read MoreSaint Paul to Host 2nd Annual Snow Summit
Saint Paul residents are invited to attend a free family-oriented Snow Summit event on Saturday, October 5 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A special Alley Captain Conference for current and prospective alley captains will be held from 10 a.m.- 12 noon.
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