Pat Armon – West St. Paul Reader

April 27, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting.

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 27, 2026

A single-family rental property on Robert Street is at risk of eviction due to code violations. Other City Council business included zoning and code changes, a branding update, LTS expansion, and more.

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.

Sustainability Spring Fling on April 25 at Harmon Park

Sustainability Spring Fling Coming April 25

West St. Paul’s annual spring cleanup is expanding this year to a full sustainability event with crafts, info tables, a tree planting, and more.

"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.

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.

Dec. 8, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Dec. 8, 2025

A packed room looked on as the West St. Paul City Council approved the 150 Thompson redevelopment project, as well as the 2026 budget and property tax levy and presented the inaugural Good Neighbor Awards.

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.

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%.

April 14, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: April 14, 2025

At the final City Council meeting for West St. Paul’s first-ever junior Council member, discussion focused on a damaged property on Robert Street and a review of city finances to kick off the budgeting process.

City of West St. Paul Clean Up: April 19

West St. Paul is hosting a Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 19. “My hope is that the clean ups get more people to care and realize that a little effort can go a long way,” said Pat Armon.