Within a day of Sen. Sandy Pappas announcing her retirement, two candidates launched campaigns for the open seat: West St. Paul City Council Member Robyn Gulley and St. Paul School Board Member Carlo Franco.
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West St. Paul City Council Recap: Oct. 27, 2025
An affordable townhouse project, bus rapid transit, charter amendments, and assessments made up the bulk of the West St. Paul City Council meeting.
West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 8, 2025
After the Annunciation shooting, Council debated and ultimately tabled a potential resolution supporting gun control for more discussion. The 150 Thompson redevelopment project dominated the rest of the meeting.
West St. Paul City Council Recap: Aug. 25, 2025
City Council discussion focused on next year’s budget with agreement to reduce the property tax increase by renovating the pool without any new bells or whistles. 150 Thompson approvals, a massage license revocation, and vacating alleys were other items considered.
West St. Paul City Council Recap: July 28, 2025
An updated prevailing wage ordinance passed on a rare tie-breaking vote from the mayor during West St. Paul’s City Council meeting. They also got an early look at the 2026 budget and a potential property tax levy of at least 8%.
New Fair Labor Standards in West St. Paul to Protect Workers
West St. Paul City Council debates strengthening fair labor standards to better protect workers and offer more flexibility for public projects.