St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter gave his State of the City address, reflecting on the city’s resiliency over the past year and his vision for the future. Mayor Carter’s top priorities include public safety, youth development initiatives, economic development, and affordable housing.
“While there is much work ahead, today I stand confident that the State of Our City is strong enough, resilient enough, and bright enough to continue lighting the path forward. Together, we will continue our drive to bet on each other, we will continue our unending pursuit of building a better community for our children and grandchildren, and we will continue building a city that truly works for all of us,” said Mayor Carter.
Mayor Carter discussed the city’s investments in its police department, which has led to less force across the board, fewer officer and civilian injuries, and a clear higher percentage of violent crimes with an arrest. He also shared how St. Paul plans to continue to work with the Biden Administration, among others, to leverage funding to develop a more comprehensive and data-driven approach to public safety.
Watch Mayor Carter’s address here.
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