Robyn Gulley – West St. Paul Reader

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.

Feb. 23, 2026 West St. Paul City Council meeting

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

West St. Paul City Council approved additional rent support and limited parking for boats, trailers, and RVs on city streets.

Jamael Lundy appearing with a protest sign that reads "Leave Our State. Ice Out."

State Senate Candidate Arrested for Church Protest

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced multiple arrests in the City Church protest, including local candidate Jamael Lundy.

Jamael Lundy Announces Run for State Senate

DFL activist and former state house staffer Jamael Lundy of St. Paul launched a campaign for state senate in district 65, representing the northern half of West St. Paul.

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.

Nov. 24, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Nov. 24, 2025

A Council member’s absence made a light agenda even lighter, with a minor charter amendment and the consent agenda the only official business. Council also got an update on the budget and property tax levy.

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.

September 22, 2025 West St. Paul City Council meeting

West St. Paul City Council Recap: Sept. 22, 2025

City Council approved a resolution supporting tougher gun control and passed the preliminary 2026 budget and property tax levy a full percent lower than the initial baseline proposal.