Mayor Melvin Carter
@mayorcarter.bsky.social
Mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
stpaul.gov
stpaul.gov
Saint Paul is ready to act on day one when preemption is lifted. Our ordinance represents a collective effort to address gun violence. It’s time for state leaders to meet us in this moment of urgency and safeguard the future our children deserve.
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RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
November 13, 2025 at 2:36 AM
Saint Paul is ready to act on day one when preemption is lifted. Our ordinance represents a collective effort to address gun violence. It’s time for state leaders to meet us in this moment of urgency and safeguard the future our children deserve.
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
RELEASE: www.stpaul.gov/news/city-sa...
Saint Paul, Imnížaska, meaning “white cliffs,” resides on the sacred homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. They shape who our community is today. During Native American Heritage Month, we honor these truths through preservation, reconciliation, and shared stewardship of the land we call home.
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Saint Paul, Imnížaska, meaning “white cliffs,” resides on the sacred homelands of the Dakota and Ojibwe peoples. They shape who our community is today. During Native American Heritage Month, we honor these truths through preservation, reconciliation, and shared stewardship of the land we call home.
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
October 24, 2025 at 5:11 PM
We’re aware ICE and other federal agents are in the Twin Cities ahead of Kristi Noem’s speech today. Though we’re not aware of planned enforcement activity, I share your concerns. Reminder SPPD will not participate in immigration enforcement.
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Know your rights: stpaul.gov/immigration-resources
Stripping communities of federal emergency and preparedness funding to push a political agenda is unlawful and reckless. That’s why we joined Chicago and seven other cities in fighting to protect access to life-saving resources. In times of crisis, we deserve support, not threats.
October 23, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Stripping communities of federal emergency and preparedness funding to push a political agenda is unlawful and reckless. That’s why we joined Chicago and seven other cities in fighting to protect access to life-saving resources. In times of crisis, we deserve support, not threats.
Our first Common Cent sales tax road project is complete! Grand Avenue is safer and better than ever. Together, we’re building a 21st century Saint Paul—proud to be a city that invests in one another.
October 23, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Our first Common Cent sales tax road project is complete! Grand Avenue is safer and better than ever. Together, we’re building a 21st century Saint Paul—proud to be a city that invests in one another.
Local leaders in Minnesota are standing up—no longer accepting excuses and inaction when it comes to addressing the epidemic of gun violence. Together, we’re advancing local ordinances that protect our residents. The safety of our children, our families, and our neighborhoods is not up for debate.
October 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Local leaders in Minnesota are standing up—no longer accepting excuses and inaction when it comes to addressing the epidemic of gun violence. Together, we’re advancing local ordinances that protect our residents. The safety of our children, our families, and our neighborhoods is not up for debate.
Saint Paul resides on the ancestral lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe. It is known as Imníža Ska, or White Cliffs, and is part of Mni Sota Makoce—the land where the waters reflect the clouds. Recognizing Indigenous names honors their heritage, but true respect demands action. (1/2)
October 13, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Saint Paul resides on the ancestral lands of the Dakota and Ojibwe. It is known as Imníža Ska, or White Cliffs, and is part of Mni Sota Makoce—the land where the waters reflect the clouds. Recognizing Indigenous names honors their heritage, but true respect demands action. (1/2)
Our straw purchase lawsuit is going to trial. A judge ruled @ag.state.mn.us’s evidence is strong enough to take Fleet Farm to court for enabling straw gun purchases—weapons used in the horrific Truck Park mass shooting in 2021. (1/2)
October 8, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Our straw purchase lawsuit is going to trial. A judge ruled @ag.state.mn.us’s evidence is strong enough to take Fleet Farm to court for enabling straw gun purchases—weapons used in the horrific Truck Park mass shooting in 2021. (1/2)
I am deeply concerned workers were arrested on a Saint Paul job site today by masked agents who refused to identify themselves. This secretive, fear-driven enforcement has become a hallmark of the president’s approach. It has no place in our country.
Read my full statement.
Read my full statement.
October 3, 2025 at 2:38 AM
I am deeply concerned workers were arrested on a Saint Paul job site today by masked agents who refused to identify themselves. This secretive, fear-driven enforcement has become a hallmark of the president’s approach. It has no place in our country.
Read my full statement.
Read my full statement.
EIGHT. MORE. YEARS. #mnwild #kirillkaprizov
September 30, 2025 at 7:02 PM
EIGHT. MORE. YEARS. #mnwild #kirillkaprizov
This week, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from withholding critical grant dollars from Saint Paul and 10 other jurisdictions. The court affirmed what we’ve always known: a president cannot hold hostage funding to force compliance with a political agenda.
September 26, 2025 at 1:13 AM
This week, a federal judge blocked the Trump administration from withholding critical grant dollars from Saint Paul and 10 other jurisdictions. The court affirmed what we’ve always known: a president cannot hold hostage funding to force compliance with a political agenda.
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re reminded that each of us plays a role in making our city a home for all. We honor the culture, music, food, and community spirit our Hispanic neighbors share, and all the ways you shape Saint Paul in powerful ways.
September 15, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re reminded that each of us plays a role in making our city a home for all. We honor the culture, music, food, and community spirit our Hispanic neighbors share, and all the ways you shape Saint Paul in powerful ways.
The time for inaction is over. We are moving forward in Saint Paul with decisive action to prevent gun violence. Minnesotans support the common sense protections proposed in our ordinance—state law blocks them. The moment preemption is lifted, Saint Paul will be ready.
September 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
The time for inaction is over. We are moving forward in Saint Paul with decisive action to prevent gun violence. Minnesotans support the common sense protections proposed in our ordinance—state law blocks them. The moment preemption is lifted, Saint Paul will be ready.
Good morning! Join us today at Allianz Field as I deliver my 2026 Budget Address. Together, we're moving forward shared prosperity with urgency and purpose.
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
September 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Good morning! Join us today at Allianz Field as I deliver my 2026 Budget Address. Together, we're moving forward shared prosperity with urgency and purpose.
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️
https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
It’s officially Grand Casino Arena Day in Saint Paul! Our exciting partnership with Grand Casino and the Non-Removeable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reflects our deep Indigenous roots and investment in the future of our downtown. This step brings new economic growth and energy to our capital city.
September 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
It’s officially Grand Casino Arena Day in Saint Paul! Our exciting partnership with Grand Casino and the Non-Removeable Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe reflects our deep Indigenous roots and investment in the future of our downtown. This step brings new economic growth and energy to our capital city.
Today, mayors from across the Twin Cities joined our call for a state and federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. It’s not time to do nothing. We ask of our lawmakers what every child in that school knew to do last week—take action. (1/2)
September 3, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Today, mayors from across the Twin Cities joined our call for a state and federal ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. It’s not time to do nothing. We ask of our lawmakers what every child in that school knew to do last week—take action. (1/2)
From prevailing wages and earned safe and such time, to $15 minimum wage and strong union partnerships, we’re putting workers first. They are the backbone of our shared prosperity. Together, let’s commit to creating workplaces where every person is valued. Happy Labor Day! (2/2)
September 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
From prevailing wages and earned safe and such time, to $15 minimum wage and strong union partnerships, we’re putting workers first. They are the backbone of our shared prosperity. Together, let’s commit to creating workplaces where every person is valued. Happy Labor Day! (2/2)
Today we honor the generations of workers whose fight for fair wages, safe conditions, and dignity on the job built the foundation of our nation. Saint Paul is a proud pro-labor city, actively embedding policies that support living wages and workers’ rights. (1/2)
September 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Today we honor the generations of workers whose fight for fair wages, safe conditions, and dignity on the job built the foundation of our nation. Saint Paul is a proud pro-labor city, actively embedding policies that support living wages and workers’ rights. (1/2)
Our duty to protect our children must be stronger than our allegiance to firearms. Gun violence is preventable. Too often children pay the price of inaction. They’re not statistics. They deserve more. They deserve our action to build a world where their safety isn’t in question.
August 29, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Our duty to protect our children must be stronger than our allegiance to firearms. Gun violence is preventable. Too often children pay the price of inaction. They’re not statistics. They deserve more. They deserve our action to build a world where their safety isn’t in question.
I am horrified by this morning’s shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. Our Saint Paul Police officers are assisting Minneapolis Police with emergency services, and our Fire and EMS teams are standing ready to support in any way needed.
My full statement:
My full statement:
August 27, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I am horrified by this morning’s shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis. Our Saint Paul Police officers are assisting Minneapolis Police with emergency services, and our Fire and EMS teams are standing ready to support in any way needed.
My full statement:
My full statement:
Join me Thursday, September I deliver my 2026 Budget Address. The event is free and open to the public. Together, we're moving forward shared prosperity with urgency and purpose.
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
August 25, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Join me Thursday, September I deliver my 2026 Budget Address. The event is free and open to the public. Together, we're moving forward shared prosperity with urgency and purpose.
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
Attend in person or watch live on our City of Saint Paul Youtube channel ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/user/stpaulgov
This year, we proudly celebrate our 70th anniversary and reflect with gratitude on our opportunity to learn and grow. Our Sister City relationship demonstrates to our young people what’s possible when we choose peace, and I’m confident they’ll carry this legacy forward. (2/2)
August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This year, we proudly celebrate our 70th anniversary and reflect with gratitude on our opportunity to learn and grow. Our Sister City relationship demonstrates to our young people what’s possible when we choose peace, and I’m confident they’ll carry this legacy forward. (2/2)
Seventy years ago, @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social and Nagasaki chose love and connection at a time when it was difficult to do so. Alongside Mayor Shiro Suzuki—whose grandfather served as Nagasaki’s mayor when our Sister City bond was forged—we recommit to building bridges. (1/2)
August 23, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Seventy years ago, @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social and Nagasaki chose love and connection at a time when it was difficult to do so. Alongside Mayor Shiro Suzuki—whose grandfather served as Nagasaki’s mayor when our Sister City bond was forged—we recommit to building bridges. (1/2)
Responding to the digital security incident isn’t just about securing computers—it’s about safeguarding our most valuable asset: our people. The MN National Guard Cyber Protection Team was indispensable in helping us reach this next stage of restoration. Thank you for serving Saint Paul.
August 15, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Responding to the digital security incident isn’t just about securing computers—it’s about safeguarding our most valuable asset: our people. The MN National Guard Cyber Protection Team was indispensable in helping us reach this next stage of restoration. Thank you for serving Saint Paul.
Recap from Day 2 of Operation Secure Saint Paul. We’re doubling down on our efforts to protect our people and secure our systems—every employee, every computer, every server. (1/2)
August 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Recap from Day 2 of Operation Secure Saint Paul. We’re doubling down on our efforts to protect our people and secure our systems—every employee, every computer, every server. (1/2)