Mayor Carter in winter in front of cathedral
Mayor Carter in winter in front of cathedral

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.

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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.

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Saint Paul and Wakáŋ Típi Awáŋyaŋkapi to Co-Manage Bruce Vento Nature Sanctuary

10/14/2024 Mayor's Office

The partnership reflects years of learning and planning between the city and Dakota community

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Notice of Availability of 2024 Update for University of St. Thomas Multipurpose Arena Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW)

10/8/2024 Planning & Economic Development

The City of Saint Paul is accepting public comments on the updated EAW through Thursday, November 7 at 4 p.m.

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2024 Business Awards Winners and Runners-Up

10/3/2024 City Council

Eighth Annual Business Awards program recognizes five Saint Paul businesses for their outstanding service to the community.

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Saint Paul to Host 2nd Annual Snow Summit

9/27/2024 Public Works

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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Last Edited: October 10, 2024