Ward 2 - Council President Rebecca Noecker

Welcome to Ward 2

Ward 2 includes the neighborhoods of West 7th Street, the West Side, Summit Hill, Railroad Island, Lowertown, and the Downtown business district. The Ward is shaped by its proximity to the Mississippi River. Harriet Island Regional Park, Lilydale Park, and the Mississippi National River Recreation Area are located on the banks of the river in Ward 2.

View a map of the ward as of January 2023.

&nbsp; &nbsp; <h2> About Councilmember Rebecca Noecker </h2> Rebecca Noecker is an innovative leader, a community-builder, and a strong advocate for social justice.&nbsp; Councilmember Noecker grew up in Saint Louis Park and earned her bachelor’s degree in social studies from Harvard College. She dedicated her early career to educational equity, as a middle school science teacher with Teach for America in Baton Rouge, a program officer at the Baton Rouge Area Foundation and Teach for India, and as director of community engagement at AchieveMpls.&nbsp; Councilmember Noecker has served on the board of the West Side Community Organization and the Saint Paul Planning Commission, and she founded West Siders for Strong Schools, a neighborhood group dedicated to promoting excellent public schools on the West Side. In 2015, she was elected to be the first woman to represent Ward 2 on the Saint Paul City Council. Her priorities are equity, economic development and creating opportunities for young people.&nbsp; Councilmember Noecker lives with her husband, Shane, and their sons, Whitman and Fitzgerald, on Saint Paul’s West Side. </body>

Community Conversations

Join me in these informal opportunities to ask your questions or share your concerns.

Thursday, October 23 7:00 - 8:00 PM Russell's Saint Paul (656 Grand Ave, St. Paul, MN 55105)

2025 Community Conversations Archive

September: Ward 2 Budget Meeting @ Baker Community Center/WSCO
August: Connecting with West Siders @ the Minnesota Boat Club
July: Connecting with Downtown Neighbors @ Keys Cafe
June: Open Forum @ Wabasha Brewing
May: Ward 2 Annual Meeting @ El Rio Vista Recreation Center
April: With City of Saint Paul Chief Resilience Officer Russ Stark regarding the 'New West 7th' Corridor Concept @ West 7th Community Center
March: With Senior Judge John H. Guthmann @ Linwood Recreation Center
February: General Q&A with City of Saint Paul Public Works Department (virtual)
January: Upcoming Contruction Projects happening on Saint Paul's West Side (virtual)

Downtown Action Series

Join fellow neighbors for the launch of the Downtown Action Series, a new initiative led by Council President Rebecca Noecker to bring community members together around the future of downtown Saint Paul.

This series of public meetings is designed to keep you informed and engaged in the progress of Saint Paul’s Downtown Investment Strategy. Whether you're a downtown resident, business owner, employee, or simply care about downtown’s future—your engagement matters.

All meetings are held at Union Depot (214 4th Street East) from 4:30-6 PM.

Thursday, June 26 - Click link below to access notes from Meeting #1

2025.06.26 Downtown Action Series - Meeting 1 Chart.pdf (115.76 KB)

Thursday, August 21- Click link below to access notes from Meeting #2

2025.06.26 Downtown Action Series - Meeting 2 Chart.pdf (176.63 KB)

Thursday, October 16

Thursday, December 11

RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/g/hpTbTkt92m?origin=lprLink

Together, we’ll share updates, collaborate across sectors, and build momentum toward a more vibrant, inclusive, and thriving downtown. Please feel free to share this invitation and bring others who care about downtown’s future. The more people at the table, the stronger our path forward.

Let’s shape the future of downtown—together, hope to see you there!

Downtown Action Series Flyer. ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD AT UNION DEPOT (214 4th Street East) FROM 4:30-6 PM on Thursday, August 21, Thursday, October 16, and Thursday, December 11

Stream Now:

"A Downtown Debate - The Future of St. Paul"

Join the conversation as city and business leaders come together to discuss how we can revitalize downtown St. Paul, hosted by FOX 9 and streamed from the Saint Paul Hotel.

From filling office towers and energizing storefronts to reimagining the skyway system, big ideas are on the table for downtown’s future. Council President Rebecca Noecker joined fellow leaders for a candid conversation about how we can build on downtown’s strengths and make it a vibrant, welcoming place for residents and visitors alike.

Watch here on YouTube