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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.
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Winter/Spring Activity Registration
Winter 2025-2026 rec center activity registration is open.
Read MoreHappy Halloween from Saint Paul Parks and Recreation!
Each year, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation staff celebrate Halloween by dressing up as our favorite characters from the TV show "Parks and Recreation". From all of us at Saint Paul Parks and Recreation, we wish you a safe and happy Halloween!
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul Food Drive 2025
SNAP benefits were suspended starting November 1 and Saint Paul families need our help now. Donate shelf-stable food at select libraries and recereation centers during open hours.
Read MoreCity of Saint Paul and CommonBond Communities Evacuate Residents at Skyline Tower After Fire Early Sunday
Fire caused failure of electrical system, triggering sprinklers on three floors and resulting in a complete power outage
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