This article was written for MinnPost As winter ends St. Paul residents yet again experienced badly plowed streets and now miles of potholes that need not just patching but complete reconstruction. The City of St. Paul wants permission from the state and its voters to increase the existing sales tax of ½% to cover the …
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 …
How this plays out is important for everyone who calls Saint Paul home. On November 3, 2021, Saint Paul residents voted 53% to 47% to allow landlords to raise their rents by no more than 3% per year beginning May 1, 2022. This May 1 date is coming up fast and there are still many, …
What’s Next for Saint Paul’s Rent Control Ordinance? Read More »
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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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 …
If used properly TIF boosts development interest in Saint Paul Read More »
