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Mayor Kaohly Her
Saint Paul residents elected Kaohly Her as the City's first woman and first Asian American mayor in 2025. Mayor Her was born in the mountains of Laos and came to the United States as a refugee at age three. A strong work ethic, her family's tenacity, and support from her community propelled Mayor Her to the highest levels of our state government and now to City Hall.
A finance professional, non-profit executive, stay-at-home mom, school board administrator, and State Representative, Mayor Her brings her years of lived experience across different sectors to help Saint Paul move forward.
City Council
As Saint Paul’s legislative body, the City Council sets City policy through ordinances and resolutions and adopts the City’s budget. It passes ordinances that become law, conducts performance audits, and oversees City agencies to ensure programs work and funds are spent effectively. The Council holds regular oversight hearings on departments and monitors operations. Public involvement is central to its work, with weekly meetings providing opportunities for input on decisions that shape the City’s policies, budget, and overall governance.
Departments
Not sure where to start? Explore the many departments that keep Saint Paul running and serving its residents. From public safety and emergency services to parks, libraries, and community programs, each department plays a vital role in shaping the City’s quality of life. You’ll also find resources for housing, business development, and City planning. Whether you need permits, want to learn about sustainability efforts, or are looking for neighborhood services, this is your gateway to everything the City has to offer.
Latest News
City of Saint Paul, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and City of Minneapolis sue to halt ICE surge into Minnesota
Allege surge is unconstitutional and unlawful, violating the First and Tenth Amendments, the Equal Sovereignty Principle, and the federal Administrative Procedure Act; Surge is pretext for Trump’s desire to seek political retribution on Minnesota and its leaders
Read MoreStatement from Saint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her on Meeting with White House Border Czar Tom Homan
Mayor Kaohly Her met with federal officials, including Tom Homan, to address the ongoing ICE surge in Minnesota. She raised concerns about the harm the surge is causing in Saint Paul and underscored the essential role immigrants and refugees play in the city. Mayor Her emphasized the importance of accountability, open communication, and leadership engagement to work toward ending the surge.
Read MoreSaint Paul Accepts Historic $100,000 Donation from Unity Church-Unitarian Supporting Reparations Commission Work
Funding Advances City’s Commitment to Reparative Justice and Community Healing
Read MoreSaint Paul City Council Advances Phased Ordinance Updates to Address Urgent Community Needs
Advancing Phased Ordinance
Read MoreSaint Paul Mayor Kaohly Her Announces New Appointment to Administration
Mayor Kaohly Her announced the following appointment to her administration: Jennifer O’Rourke - Director, Intergovernmental Relations. Jennifer will bring strong relations and a firm commitment to collaboration to help the city accomplish our critical legislative agenda at the State Capitol.
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