Welcome to Ward 2

Ward 2 Map (January 2023)

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. 


 

About Councilmember Rebecca Noecker

Rebecca Noecker is an innovative leader, a community-builder, and a strong advocate for social justice. 

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. 

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. 

Councilmember Noecker lives with her husband, Shane, and their sons, Whitman and Fitzgerald, on Saint Paul’s West Side.

Community Conversations

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

  • Tuesday June 24, 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Wabasha Brewing (429 Wabasha St S)
  • Thursday, July 10 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Union Depot (214 4th St E)
  • Thursday, August 14 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Caydence (900 Payne Ave)

2025 Community Conversations Archive

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.

Downtown Action Series Meeting #1

 Location: 9th Floor Conference Room, Osborn370
370 Wabasha St N, Saint Paul, MN 55102

Date: Thursday, June 26

Time: 4:30–6:00 PM

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. 

Meetings will continue every other month through the end of the year, future dates coming soon.

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!

Stay in Touch

Keep in touch with your Ward 2 Council office and receive up-to-date information on issues and events affecting your neighborhood.

  • Like the Saint Paul City Council Ward 2 Facebook page
  • Follow her on Instagram
  • Sign up for Ward 2 quarterly e-newsletters (bottom of the page)

Councilmember Noecker is also out in the community. Join her at an upcoming event.

Last Edited: June 23, 2025