St. Paul City Council
Coverage of St. Paul City Council in the Nexus archive.
- St. Paul City Council president supports closing Pig’s Eye Park encampment — but with conditions
St. Paul City Council president Rebecca Noecker supports closing the Pig’s Eye Park homeless encampment if all residents have indoor alternatives, while acknowledging the mayor’s office leads the executive decision. Opponents argue more time is needed for long-term housing solutions, with no confirmed timeline for clearing additional camps.
- St. Paul Mayor Her investigation: Council president declines comment
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation based on allegations including inappropriate text messages. City Council members have issued statements acknowledging the 'serious allegations' while respecting the ongoing investigation, though some criticize City Hall's lack of transparency. Council President Rebecca Noecker declined to comment publicly.
- St. Paul council to hold public meeting on encampment clearings
The St. Paul City Council is holding a special public hearing to discuss clearing a homeless encampment at Pig’s Eye Park. The meeting aims to address the city's plans for the encampment removal.
- St. Paul man appeals rent increase over poor conditions — and wins
A St. Paul renter, Michael Smith, successfully appealed an 17.97% rent increase by arguing the apartment's poor maintenance conditions did not justify the hike. The St. Paul City Council unanimously upheld his appeal, rejecting the landlord's claim that property tax increases necessitated higher rent. Smith's attorney highlighted adherence to the 45-day appeal window and emphasized tenant rights during Minnesota's moving season.
- What would happen next if St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her resigns amid sexual harassment allegations?
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her denies plans to resign amid sexual harassment allegations, but speculation about a potential mayoral vacancy process has emerged. St. Paul’s city charter outlines that the City Council must elect an interim mayor within 30 days of a vacancy, with a special election required if the next general election is more than 180 days away.
- St. Paul Mayor Her probe: SPPD chief sends email, council member calls lack of transparency ‘unacceptable’
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her faces a sexual harassment investigation linked to a 'Weiner Wednesday' text message. St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry filed a formal complaint, while City Council members Molly Coleman and Saura Jost criticized the lack of transparency in the process. Her stated she will cooperate with the ongoing investigation.
- Mayor Her: ‘Impossible’ to resolve St. Paul’s $26 million deficit without raising taxes
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her stated it is impossible to resolve a $26 million budget deficit without raising taxes, including potential property tax increases. The city is considering budget cuts, a hiring freeze, and tax adjustments to address rising costs like health insurance and fuel. The budget will be presented to the St. Paul City Council in mid-August.
- Pig’s Eye Park camp closure: St. Paul seeking public input
St. Paul plans to close three homeless encampments, including Pig’s Eye Park, starting August 5 due to health and safety concerns. The city is seeking public input via a council meeting and aims to connect individuals with services, though resource adequacy is questioned. Mayor Kaohly Her acknowledged systemic challenges in addressing homelessness.
- St. Paul city council member proposes making their positions full-time, with a salary increase
St. Paul city council member Nelsie Yang proposes making council positions full-time with a 40% salary increase, aiming to align pay with Minneapolis. The proposal requires a charter amendment study and approval, with potential implementation by 2029.