City Council Approves Federation’s Appeal of Garbage Depot Site

For the immediate future, the City of St. Paul’s new garbage hauler, FCC Environmental, is without a long-term home after the St. Paul City Council…
My Priorities for 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council, Ward 3 Hello Neighbors, As our City welcomes Spring we’re welcoming some changes in our neighborhood. For those seeking…
Met Council, City of St. Paul Approve Central Station Developer

A 20-story apartment tower and a six-story building connected by a skyway over the METRO Green Line are proposed on a critical piece of undeveloped…
What I’m Excited About in 2025

Council Perspectives, St. Paul City Council Ward 2 I love the freshness of a new year. It gives you a chance to take stock, recommit…
Ward 4 Councilmember, Council President Mitra Jalali Announces Retirement

Council President Mitra Jalali announced on social media January 24 that she would be retiring her post on the City Council effective February 5. She…
St. Paul City Council Overrides Mayor’s Veto, Adopts 2025 Budget

In a flurry of activity over the course of two days on December 18 & 19, the City Council passed the 2025 budget for the…
St. Paul City Council passes $45.1 million for street, parks and recreation center projects

The St. Paul City Council passed $45.1 million for street, parks and recreation center projects funded by the City’s new 1% sales tax on February…
Housing, Economic Growth and More – The Year Ahead for the St. Paul HRA

I’m honored to have been chosen by my colleagues to chair the Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA). The HRA is responsible for much of the…
Saura Jost prevails in Ward 3 City Council race

Saurau Jost was elected to be the next City Council representative in Ward 3, replacing long time incumbent Chris Tolbert.