2024 Budget Process is Underway
This week, Mayor Carter announced his 2024 Budget Proposal, totaling $820.5 million, with a general fund budget increase of $16 million and a property tax levy increase of 3.7%. In total, this property tax levy increase amounts to annual decrease of $26 for a median value home.
Watch and read the Mayor's 2024 Budget Address here to learn more.
With today's delivery of the 2024 Budget Proposal, the City Council will now begin reviewing the Mayor’s proposed budget and meeting with department leaders on the proposed budget. As required by state law, the City Council will set the maximum property tax levy in September. Budgets may be adjusted, but they cannot exceed the maximum tax levy.
Later this fall, the City Council will hold public hearings on the budget and then will vote to adopt a 2024 budget and tax levy for the city by the end of the year. While the adopted budget may represent changes made by the City Council to the Mayor’s proposed budget, the Mayor has line-item veto authority over the Council-adopted budget.
Eastside Youth Appreciation Day
Join in the 2nd annual Eastside Youth Appreciation Day! This event will be held Wednesday, August 16th from 12-4 PM at The Salvation Army Eastside. Thank you to the local businesses and organizations who have donated their goods, services and time to make this event happen.
There will be backpacks and supplies for Elementary-Highschool students. Limited haircuts and simple braids for the youth. Limited clothing and shoes to choose from. Interactive inflatables and art projects for both youth and teens to enjoy. DJ music! Food! Resource booths. Raffles and prizes!
Liu Ming Yuan Garden Poetry Contest
Enter to win this year's Liu Ming Yuan Garden Poetry Contest! The theme this year is "friendship". Poems will be accepted in Dakota, Hmong, Chinese, and English. Open to all ages. Please submit your poetry here by September 15, 2023!
ESNDC Friendly Storefronts Program
Attention Ward 6 Businesses! Are you looking to refresh the appearance of your storefront this summer? Check out East Side Neighborhood Development Company’s Friendly Storefronts Program - Grant funding is available for façade improvement projects on a first come basis. See the flyer for general program guidelines, and send all inquiries to jmcgregor@esndc.org to start the application process!
Join a State Board, Committee or Commission
The MN Secretary of State has a large number of open seats on various state boards, commissions, and committees. If you live or work in the City of St Paul, one of these spots could be for you! View and apply for open state board, commission, and committee positions here.
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