Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Saint Paul public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in zoning with critical priority
Pre-eviction notice period extended to 60 days
Renters now get 60 days' notice before eviction instead of 30, at least temporarily, in response to Operation Metro Surge's displacement of immigrant families. The council rejected exempting Public Housing Agency properties, arguing no landlord should be carved out of tenant protections.
Strengthening the Saint Paul Separation Ordinance
The city's 2004 separation ordinance limits how city employees interact with federal immigration enforcement, and a rewrite is underway. Draft language exists and is being vetted by the city attorney and mayor's office, with a first reading planned at a regular council meeting. Councilmembers are divided between moving fast and getting the legal footing right.