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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
RELEASE: Saint Paul’s 2023 park permit lottery now open
Saint Paul residents and businesses may enter the lottery online or over the phone until Dec. 21, 2022, with permits being issued beginning on Jan. 3, 2023 to lottery entrants.
Read MoreRELEASE: Saint Paul and Ramsey County team up to offer expanded cross-country skiing options and new mutual ski passes
New machine-made snow trail, expanded rental locations, and additional groomed trails included with new mutual Saint Paul/Ramsey County cross-country ski passes.
Read MoreWinter Special Events & Holiday Parties
There's snow place like Saint Paul! Celebrate the season with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation at a holiday party or special event.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul Announces Redevelopment Opportunity at 1170 Arcade Street
The HRA is seeking proposals for a higher density development to take advantage of nearby commercial and residential properties, as well as the transit and amenities in the area.
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