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St. Paul City Council Debates Youth Wage Policy, Delays Decision for Further Discussion
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Overview: In a recent St. Paul City Council meeting, the discussion centered around whether to amend the city’s legislative code to align with state law changes, specifically focusing on a provision about youth wages. The council deliberated on Ordinance 25-55, which includes a clause allowing 14 to 17-year-old employees to be paid 85% of the city minimum wage during their first 90 days of employment. Council members expressed concerns about the fairness of this practice and discussed removing the provision to ensure young employees receive the full minimum wage from the start. The . . .
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Melvin Carter
City Council Officials:
Anika Bowie, Rebecca Noecker, Saura Jost, Mitra Jalali, HwaJeong Kim, Nelsie Yang, Cheniqua Johnson
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
10/01/2025
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Recording Published:
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Duration:
18 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Minnesota
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County:
Ramsey County
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Towns:
St. Paul
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