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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 fourth-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.
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Saint Paul Parks & Recreation COVID-19 Updates
Saint Paul Parks & Recreation continues to monitor CDC and Minnesota Department of Health guidelines and will provided updates as new information becomes available. We are committed to help slow the transmission of COVID-19 in our community, and the safety of our visitors and staff is our top priority.
Read More2021 Business Awards Winners
Fifth Annual Business Awards program recognizes 4 Saint Paul businesses for their outstanding service to the community.
Read MoreMayor Carter Announces Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Requirement for Licensed Businesses That Are Spaces of Public Accommodation in Saint Paul
Requirement Applies to Licensed Businesses During Any Time That Food and/or Drink is Sold or Served Indoors for Consumption
Mayor Carter Announces Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test Requirement for Licensed Businesses That Are Spaces of Public Accommodation in Saint Paul
Read MoreMayor Carter Announces Staffing Changes
Mayor Appoints Chief of Staff; Expands Communications and Engagement Capacity to Support Recovery
Mayor Appoints Chief of Staff; Expands Communications and Engagement Capacity to Support Recovery
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