Highland Bridge: Dream or Drain? 💸 John Mannillo explains how St. Paul’s subsidies turned into a tax trap—and what we could have done differently.
For a complete interview, please see https://f.mtr.cool/lbnxmcvmys
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Community spirit in action! 🎉 Thanks to Union Park District Council for organizing another successful event at Merriam Park Rec Center. The power of district councils is bringing neighbors together!

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🤔 If Highland Bridge Needs $100M public subsidy, What Hope Do We Have Elsewhere?
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Highland Bridge: Dream or Drain? 💸 John Mannillo explains how St. Paul’s subsidies turned into a tax trap—and what we could have done differently.
For a complete interview, please see https://f.mtr.cool/ehkaqolalw
#yanchen2025 #mysaintpaul #HighlandBridge #FordSiteRedevelopment

My reflections after interviewing John Mannillo on the Highland Bridge development. This conversation highlights how our city managed one of its biggest redevelopment opportunities. For the full story, https://f.mtr.cool/khuuhlsdad .
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Had a great time at the Mac-Grove Fest today!
A big thank-you to the Macalester-Groveland Community Council for organizing such a lively and welcoming event—another true testament to the power of our community councils! 💙👏
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I admire In$ightStPaul more than any other civic organization. Without it, I wouldn’t have found the confidence to stand up and fight for the future of this beloved city. Check out In$ightStPaul.org

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From Fiesta Latina 🎉 to community meetups, today was all about connection! Shout-out to Urban Roots & thanks to SPNN 🙌 We need schools that get kids ready for PSEO—building real opportunities for their future. #StPaul #yanchen2025 #WhoCanYanCan #mysaintpaul

Reflections on Carter’s Budget: Promise or Pitfall? If you want to see my vision on how to revitalize downtown: https://f.mtr.cool/wzaetymqay Revitalize Downtown: Third Places, First Priority: No Property Tax Hikes Required!
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