St. Paul Housing Authority Advances Tax Increment Financing for Redevelopment Effort

Overview: The St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority meeting focused on development initiatives, including the approval of a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district for the Grand and Victoria Redevelopment Project and the introduction of the Ames Lake Property Flood Mitigation Project. The TIF district approval, crucial for financing the redevelopment of substandard buildings into a mixed-use development, emerged as the meeting’s most topic.

St. Paul City Council Deliberates on Budget, Public Safety, and River Corridor Amendments

Overview: The St. Paul City Council meeting focused on budget approvals, public safety funding, and amendments related to the Mississippi River Corridor. The council also addressed concerns surrounding community engagement and the implications of ordinance changes, emphasizing transparency and collaboration in decision-making processes.

St. Paul Housing Authority Approves 2026 Budget and Property Sales Amid Collaborative Efforts

Overview: The recent meeting of the St. Paul Housing & Redevelopment Authority saw the unanimous approval of the 2026 budget and property tax levy, the transfer of unspent funds to the City General Fund, and the sale and transfer of various properties, all underscored by a focus on collaboration and strategic planning.

St. Paul Library Board Approves 2026 Budget with Key Restorations and Private Support

Overview: The St. Paul Library Board approved the 2026 budget, emphasizing the restoration of library services and the role of private funding. A crucial part of the budget includes maintaining library hours and bolstering library collections, partially funded by private contributions from the Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library.

St. Paul Residents Voice Outrage Over Police Involvement in ICE Raids and Rising Property Taxes

Overview: In a recent St. Paul City Council meeting, residents expressed deep concern and frustration over the city’s budget priorities, focusing heavily on police involvement in immigration enforcement, rising property taxes, and potential cuts to essential public services.