Mayor Melvin Carter took office just a few years ago but the world has seemingly turned upside down and cities nationwide are dealing with a new normal and what that means for both citizens and the business community. Mayor Carter remains committed to ensuring kids thrive as Saint Paul grows and building safer neighborhoods from the ground up by hiring police officers that reflect our city’s diversity and making sure officers are trained in de-escalation techniques and connected to social workers, mental health providers and crisis prevention counselors.

Mayor Carter is also committed to the business community by investing in a city that delivers on its promise by ensuring that economic growth reaches all corners of our city – especially the areas that need it most and investing in businesses along cultural corridors across the city. With the changing business climate and commercial vs. residential space in downtown St. Paul, along with new development including the Gateway Project, a good balance is a necessity and can be a catalyst for moving forward.

Join us! We will have time for a longer Q&A session at the end to answer your questions!