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West St. Paul Charter Commission meeting

Charter Commission Recap: Jan. 26, 2020

January 27, 2021 Kevin D. Hendricks

West St. Paul’s Charter Commission passed three amendments expanding the mayor’s voting power, adding seats to the Charter Commission, and clarifying eligible votes.

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West St. Paul Police

2020 West St. Paul Election: Police

September 28, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

We ask the candidates about policing: Police departments are facing increased scrutiny in the aftermath of the George Floyd case. The West St. Paul City Council is already reviewing the Use of Force policy. What needs to change here in West St. Paul?

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West St. Paul Police Chief Brian Sturgeon

Brian Sturgeon: West St. Paul’s New Police Chief

January 2, 2020 Kevin D. Hendricks

We talk with newly appointed Police Chief Brian Sturgeon about a range of issues, including recruitment, training, use of force, mental health checks, and more.

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West St. Paul city council meeting

City Council Recap: Sept. 23, 2019

September 24, 2019 Kevin D. Hendricks

This week’s West St. Paul city council meeting included forward progress on Tobacco 21 and the 2020 city budget, as well as some heated debate over the hiring process for the new police chief.

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City Council Recap: Aug. 26, 2019

August 27, 2019 Kevin D. Hendricks

Proclamations, presentations, and recognition took up most of this week’s West St. Paul city council meeting. A few routine business items were passed, but some of the more interesting tidbits took place behind the scenes.

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West St. Paul Police Department

Give Your Input to the West St. Paul Police Department

July 26, 2019 Kevin D. Hendricks

The West St. Paul Police Department wants community input on two big issues—the hiring process for a new police chief and body cameras.

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