Special Reports

Rental Housing Panel identifies issues and solutions – will the Mayor’s Advisory Panel consider them?

The Saint Paul STRONG rental housing panel brought together experts to explore the issues that led to the November 3rd referendum and suggest how we can move forward. With no official action in over 3 months since the rent control referendum passed on November 3rd, Saint Paul STRONG convened a panel discussion on February 8 …

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St. Paul thwarts citizen participation in public policy

This article was first published in the Villager‘s March 30 edition, 2016. The good news is that St. Paul invites citizens to serve on a variety of boards and commissions. The bad news is that information about these opportunities is inconsistent and confusing, and the appointment process lacks openness, transparency and accountability. The city’s website …

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If used properly TIF boosts development interest in Saint Paul

                                                                      John E. Mannillo                                                                         June 1, 2015                                                         Tax Increment Financing (TIF), in theory can be a good tool for attracting private development in the City of Saint Paul.  The basic idea is that “but for” the availability of the financing, a new project would not go forward and the city and other taxing …

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