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HREEO – Shaping a Fairer Future

The HREEO department exists to serve Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement. After the City of Saint Paul completed an equal access audit in 2007 to examine the City's contracting and workforce development policies, HREEO was reimagined in its current form. Existing City resources were consolidated to expand economic opportunity and work toward a more economically inclusive Saint Paul. The following divisions make up the HREEO department:  

Annual Report & Publications

Learn how HREEO is working alongside our community to build a more equitable Saint Paul. Review our latest annual report and browse past publications to see our progress and partnerships in action.

Submit a Complaint

The City of Saint Paul’s Department of Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity (HREEO) serves Saint Paul residents and businesses by advancing justice and equity through education, advocacy, and enforcement.  Whether you live, work, or play in the City, our laws protect you. Click the links below to submit complaints or requests for support from the HREEO team. Unsure which link to use? Call HREEO at 651-266-8966.

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Childs hand over older adult mans hand holding a cane.

Advisory Committee on Aging (ACOA)

The Advisory Committee on Aging (ACOA) brings together residents and community partners to advocate for Saint Paul’s older adults, provide policy guidance, and promote dignity, independence, and intergenerational opportunities across the city.
 

Learn More About ACOA

Join us at these Events!

  • Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) Meeting

    • November 05, 2025, 6:00 PM
      November 05, 2025
    • North Dale Recreation Center, 1414 St. Albans St N
      Saint Paul MN 55117
    Composed of Saint Paul residents, the Police Civilian Internal Affairs Review Commission (PCIARC) is the civilian oversight group for the Saint Paul Police Department (SPPD). The PCIARC reviews invest...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity

  • Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) Meeting

    • November 13, 2025, 6:00 PM -
      November 13, 2025, 7:00 PM
    The Labor Standards Advisory Committee (LSAC) is tasked with advising and supporting the Labor Standards Enforcement and Education Division. LSAC strives to balance the interests of businesses and emp...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
  • Recurring Event

    Mayor's Advisory Committee- People with Disabilities (MACPD) Meeting

    • November 18, 2025, 5:30 PM -
      November 18, 2025, 7:00 PM
    • Rondo Community Library- 461 Dale St N
      Saint Paul MN 55103
    The Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities advises and makes recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments regarding opportunities, problems, and issues facing peop...
    Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity
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Know Your Rights: Community Outreach Presentations & Events

Whether you live, work, or play in Saint Paul, our ordinances hold protections for you. Connect with us to arrange a Know Your Rights (KYR) presentation in person or virtually. Staff will inform you about the Saint Paul ordinances that HREEO enforces and will answer your questions about the City’s:

  • Human Rights -- Discrimination is illegal in Saint Paul
  • Wage Theft, Minimum Wage, and Earned Sick & Safe Time (ESST) ordinances
  • Civilian review of police misconduct
  • Resources for greater language access and better access under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
  • CERT program that certifies small and local businesses

HREEO also attends community events to share information with community members. Please let us know about your upcoming event to help HREEO spread the word!

Reach out to us at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966. We look forward to working with you! 

Community Resources

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HREEO & MMLA

HREEO and Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) launched a 12-month partnership to engage Saint Paul renters with disabilities through education and outreach. Saint Paul renters will learn about Housing rights and protections and to learn how to access City resources to Fair Housing. For more information, contact Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid directly at mndlc@mylegalaid.org or HREEO at Contact-HREEO@stpaul.gov or 651-266-8966
 

Last Edited: October 15, 2025