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STRONG hosts city street-assessment panel discussion
Saint Paul STRONG will host an on-air panel discussion about the court decision to identify Right Of Way (ROW) street assessments as property taxes rather than special assessments. The decision impacts all Saint Paul property owners – including non-profits. The discussion will be aired beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday July 12, on SPNN, Channel 19. …
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Saint Paul STRONG rental housing panel highlights need for action ahead of May 1st
On Tuesday, February 8th, St. Paul STRONG sponsored a discussion moderated by STRONG member Andy Dawkins, covering possible potential challenges, benefits, and amendments to the 3% rent cap passed by referendum last fall. The discussion was live streamed on YouTube (replay available) and televised on the Saint Paul Neighborhood Network The diverse participants included: Alan …
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Capping rent increases stems neither the city’s affordable housing or deteriorating tax-base crises
Saint Paul has allowed its property tax base to gradually erode over the years. The tax base is and always has been what pays for public safety, schools, libraries, parks and recreation, streets and now affordable housing in the city. It also pays off our public debt. For decades, the city has been increasing spending—mostly …
Which Mayoral Candidates are Committed to Transparent Government?
We asked all the candidates running in the 2021 Saint Paul Mayoral race whether they supported our six core principles. Find out what they said.