St. Paul City Council

Stories from the past 45 days

St. Paul reviews DSI budget with focus on staffing challenges

Story Date Aug 29, 2026

The St. Paul City Council's Finance and Budget Committee heard a presentation on the Department of Safety and Inspections' 2027 budget on August 27, with no formal vote taken. Director IA Jang outline…

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St. Paul hears concerns about police surveillance technology

Story Date Aug 29, 2026

The St. Paul City Council held a public hearing on August 27 to gather community feedback on police surveillance technologies, with residents overwhelmingly urging the council to cancel contracts and…

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St. Paul Council questions encampment closure strategy after residents relocate

Story Date Aug 29, 2026

The St. Paul City Council heard a presentation on the August closure of the Pigs Eye Park encampment on Thursday, with council members expressing serious concerns about the operation's outcomes. While…

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St. Paul Council Votes to End Surveillance Camera Contracts

Story Date Aug 29, 2026

The St. Paul City Council unanimously voted to terminate its contracts with Flock Safety, a company that operates license plate-reading cameras throughout the city. The decision reflects growing conce…

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St. Paul delays housing budget vote amid arena funding questions

Story Date Aug 29, 2026

The St. Paul City Council heard its first budget presentation from new Planning and Economic Development Director McMahon on August 27, but commissioners demanded more information about a mysterious $…

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