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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
City of Saint Paul, Wild Shift Legislative Ask to Prioritize Xcel Energy Center Renovations in 2025
Revised plan seeks $50 million in state funding with the city and team covering remaining costs
Read MoreFederal Judge Halts Trump Order Threatening Funds to Saint Paul and 15 Local Governments Nationwide
Lawsuit filed by San Francisco in early February to prevent implementation of a Trump administration executive order
Read MoreMayor Carter Highlights Public Safety, Announces Fentanyl Summit in 2025 State of Our City Address
Annual address held at the new state-of-the-art North End Community Center
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul opens new North End Community Center
Brand new facility will support surrounding community through expanded programming, increased square footage, and improved access to state-of-the-art social, athletic, and park amenities.
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