About Mayor Kaohly Her
Saint Paul residents elected Kaohly Her as the city's first woman and first Asian American mayor in 2025. Mayor Her was born in the mountains of Laos and came to the United States as a refugee at age three. A strong work ethic, her family's tenacity, and support from her community propelled Mayor Her to the highest levels of our state government and now to City Hall. A finance professional, non-profit executive, stay-at-home mom, school board administrator, and State Representative, Mayor Her brings her years of lived experience across different sectors to help Saint Paul move forward.
Priorities
Mayor Her enters City Hall with a focus on getting the nuts and bolts of running our city right. She knows that we can come together around our shared values for a vibrant city with a diverse economy and responsive city government. Because when our city runs well, people will want to move here, start businesses, and develop housing — all of which will broaden our tax base and make Saint Paul more affordable and prosperous for years to come.
