Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.
Who’s running for office to represent West St. Paul? We’re tracking the ballot from City Council to Congress.
A lengthy City Council meeting focused on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity resulted in about a dozen measures, including supporting police de-escalation, increased police presence, approving up to $10,000 in emergency food assistance, supporting an eviction moratorium at the state level, and more.
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.
The West St. Paul City Council discussed updates to cannabis and liquor ordinances, city office summer hours, and reviewed strategic priorities such as public art and community engagement. They also welcomed the new Met Council representative.
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%.
The League of Minnesota Cities selected West St. Paul City Council Member Wendy Berry to serve as the association’s president.