A Time of Restoration

council perspectives
by St. Paul City Council Member 
Chris Tolbert Ward 3
columnist

Happy June, St. Paulites! I hope that everyone has had an opportunity to get out to our St. Paul Parks and Rec centers to take advantage of our park trails, play areas, tennis courts and more during these warmer temps. 
I’m also feeling optimistic given the wide availability of options for St. Paul residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including some of younger residents! Ramsey County Public Health will be offering vaccination clinics in the St. Paul area throughout the summer. You can visit their website at www.ramseycounty.us/covid-19-info/covid-19-vaccine or call 651-266-1190  for clinic locations and how to make a vaccination appointment. 
The Minnesota Department of Health is also providing vaccinations at several locations in the St. Paul area. You can sign up and learn more at mn.gov/covid19/vaccine/find-vaccine/community-vaccination-program/index.jsp. You can also call 1-833-431-2053 for more information and to make an appointment. 
Personally, I am grateful to be vaccinated, as I am sure many of you are too.  If you have not yet been vaccinated, I encourage you to do so for your own health, for the health of your family and for the health of your neighbors. 
Keep safe and please support our local restaurants and businesses as they continue to serve our community!