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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
RELEASE: Saint Paul’s 2024 park permit lottery now open
Saint Paul residents and businesses may enter the lottery online or over the phone until Dec. 20, 2023, with permits being issued beginning on Jan. 2, 2024 to lottery entrants.
Read MoreNew Parks and Recreation registration software is coming
Starting as early as December 5, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation will begin transitioning to a new registration system and point-of-sale (POS) software.
Read MoreSaint Paul Awards Nearly $1.3 Million in Funding to 66 Arts and Cultural Organizations
For more than 25 years, the Cultural STAR program has supported local arts and cultural organizations and strengthened downtown as a vital cultural destination.
Read MoreWinter Special Events & Holiday Parties
There's snow place like Saint Paul! Celebrate the season with Saint Paul Parks and Recreation at a holiday party or winter special event.
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