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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 Adopts Zoning Amendments for Cannabis-Related Businesses
The zoning changes outline where state-licensed retail, production, and cultivation businesses can locate, and create the framework to launch the cannabis industry in Saint Paul.
Read MoreSaint Paul Secures $15.7 Million Federal Grant to Enhance Transportation Safety
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program provides funding to reduce roadway fatalities and serious injuries
Read MoreHalloween & Fall Events
Join Saint Paul Parks and Recreation this fall for cozy bonfires, spooky Halloween parties, and other fun neighborhood events.
Read MoreParks & Recreation Weather & Storm Updates
Tree Damage & Debris from Recent Storms and High Winds: Forestry crews have been working around the clock in response to recent storms to clear major damage, debris, and road blockages. Their efforts have now shifted to making residential streets passable and continuing cleanup of damage and debris. Thousands of trees were impacted by the recent storms and cleanup response will take time. Please note, property owners are responsible for privately owned trees on their property. City Forestry crews will not be collecting private property tree debris. If you have downed trees or limbs from public property trees that you have not yet reported, you can do so by calling 651-266-6400 or emailing Forestry at forestry@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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