June 24, 2026 - City Council Meeting
Thursday, June 25, 2026
Story
St. Paul City Council Unanimously Endorses Opportunity Zone Ranking Recommendations
Resolution 26-1028: Honoring Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ku Bisa Vang
Resolution 26-1010: Celebrating the 14th Dalai Lama's 91st birthday
Resolution 26-1022: Recognizing June 2026 as LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month
Areas of Interest (4)
- Local activists allege transnational repression by Chinese government officials against the Tibetan-American Foundation of Minnesota.
- Concerns raised over new Chinese law (EUPL) taking effect July 1, 2026, and its potential impact on Tibetan cultural preservation.
- City Council formalizes support for gender-inclusive facilities and employment practices as part of Pride Month resolution.
- Community mourning highlighted by advocates following the murder of Gabrielle Areola Perez in St. Paul.
Votes (4)
Adopt balance of consent agenda
Moved by Vice President Yang · Seconded by N/A
Adopt Resolution 26-1011 (Opportunity Zones)
Moved by Council President Nger · Seconded by N/A
Adopt Resolution 26-1028 (Dr. Ku Bisa Vang)
Moved by Council Member Yang · Seconded by N/A
Adopt Resolution 26-1010 (Dalai Lama)
Moved by Council Member Yang · Seconded by N/A
Notable Quotes (3)
My dad loved St. Paul. He loved coming to work. He loved going to the Air National Guard.
In recognizing July 6th as a day of compassion, the council is honoring not only the birthday of an extraordinary global leader, but also the values that strengthen communities.
Pride is an act of defiance, that as much as we have become familiar and comfortable with the visibility... it is still a radical and bold act.
People (7)
Council President NgerCouncil PresidentPresided over the St. Paul City Council meeting.
Presided over the St. Paul City Council meeting.
Council Member YangCouncil MemberBrought forward resolutions honoring Dr. Ku Bisa Vang and the Dalai Lama.
Brought forward resolutions honoring Dr. Ku Bisa Vang and the Dalai Lama.
Pete VangFamily RepresentativeSon of Dr. Ku Bisa Vang, shared family history and memorial details.
1 quote
Son of Dr. Ku Bisa Vang, shared family history and memorial details.
“My dad loved St. Paul. He loved coming to work. He loved going to the Air National Guard.”
Reflecting on his father's dedication.
Tenzen ChosangUS National CoordinatorRepresenting the Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (VTAG).
1 quote
Representing the Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (VTAG).
“In recognizing July 6th as a day of compassion, the council is honoring not only the birthday of an extraordinary global leader, but also the values that strengthen communities.”
On the significance of the Dalai Lama resolution.
Tenzen TamoPresidentPresident of the Tibetan-American Foundation of Minnesota.
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President of the Tibetan-American Foundation of Minnesota.
“Transnational repression is very evident being a resident and a US citizen when Tibetan American Foundation collab with any of the cities.”
Discussing intimidation by foreign actors.
Cat RonExecutive DirectorLeader of Outfront Minnesota.
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Leader of Outfront Minnesota.
“Pride is an act of defiance, that as much as we have become familiar and comfortable with the visibility... it is still a radical and bold act.”
Defining the significance of Pride Month.
Megan PetersonExecutive DirectorLeader of Gender Justice organization.
Leader of Gender Justice organization.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (3)
- July 11-13, 2026: Lieutenant Colonel Dr. Ku Bisa Vang Memorial Days
- July 6, 2026: Day of Compassion (Dalai Lama's 91st Birthday)
- July 1, 2026: Planned peaceful protest regarding Chinese law on ethnic unity
Ordinances & Resolutions (4)
Supporting recommendations for ranking of eligible census tracts for opportunity zone designation.
Recognizing the life of Lt. Col. Dr. Ku Bisa Vang and proclaiming July 11-13, 2026, as memorial days.
Celebrating the 91st birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama and establishing July 6, 2026, as Day of Compassion.
Celebrating the 2026 LGBTQIA2S+ Pride Month in the City of St. Paul.