Mayor's Office

Mayor Melvin Carter announces Saint Paul’s Sidewalk Poetry Contest for 2021, a collaboration between the City and Public Art Saint Paul and new partner, Saint Paul Almanac. Starting March 22 and running through April 25, writers who live in Saint Paul can submit poems for the chance to have them stamped into city sidewalks this summer.

Mayor Carter announced the full membership of the Community-First Public Safety Commission. The 48 members include a broad array of voices from the public and private sectors, nonprofit, community and neighborhood organizations, educational institutions, peace officer associations, city commissions, labor and advocacy organizations, healthcare, philanthropy, and residents.

Commission Of Approximately 40 Members Co-Chaired by Acooa Ellis of Greater Twin Cities United Way and John Marshall of Xcel Energy To Convene For 5 Months In Process Led By The Citizens League