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April 13, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 13, 2026

The City Council approved a second and final cannabis dispensary, set a new direction for the 424 Butler townhouse project in a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, and failed to approve a salary increase for the first time in at least a decade.

"Vote Here" sign at West St. Paul city hall with Marthaler Park sign in background.

2026 Election: West St. Paul Voter’s Guide

Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.

March 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: March 23, 2026

West St. Paul City Council looked at new park signage and pool rehab options, approved a cannabis limit, and settled a concession stand dispute.

Jan. 12, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Jan. 12, 2026

The presence of federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in West St. Paul became the focus of the City Council meeting with about a dozen people speaking during the comment period about ICE.

Robyn Gulley and Carlo Franco

Robyn Gulley and Carlo Franco Running for Open State Senate Seat

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.

Oct. 27, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

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.

Sept. 8, 2025 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.

August 25, 2025 West St. Paul City Council 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.

July 28, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

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%.

Building project in West St. Paul.

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.

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