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In my conversations with constituents, colleagues and partners lately, one theme keeps emerging: This is a time of overwhelm.
The chaotic churn at the federal level and the rapid pace of developments here at home has made it feel impossible to keep up. People are rightfully asking, “What is the right thing to do in this moment? How can we stay focused on what really matters when everything around us feels like it’s in flux?”
These are the moments when those of us in leadership positions need to provide consistency and vision. We need to have a plan that overrides the day-to-day tumult and helps us steer toward the goals we want to achieve for our city.
Click here to read this month's full note from Rebecca.
 Standing with Council colleagues to announce the decision to join a lawsuit against the federal administration for improperly using federal funds to pressure local law enforcement into acting as immigration agents. - March 3rd, 2025
West 7th Community Conversation
April 10, 9-10 am
Location TBD
 March Community Conversation, joined by Honorable Judge Guthmann, Ramsey County District Court Judge - March 13, 2025
Chief Policy Analyst Position Now Posted
The Saint Paul City Council is seeking applicants for the Chief Policy Analyst position until April 4th! This position assists the Council President and Director of Operations with the legislative development process. More details on this opportunity can be found here.
New West 7th Street Transit Plan is ready for public input
The City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Metro Transit, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are sharing their updated concept for West 7th. Visit www.stpaul.gov/West7 to review the updated plan and provide feedback.
There are three upcoming community meetings where you can provide feedback and ask questions about the plan.
- April 8, 6:30 - 8 pm, Highland Community Center, 1978 Ford Parkway
- April 9, 12 - 1 pm, virtual (login information at stpaul.gov/west7)
- April 10, 5 - 6:30 pm, Palace Recreation Center, 781 Palace Ave.
Right Track Application Open until March 28th
Saint Paul youth (ages 14-21) are invited to apply for Right Track’s Summer 2025 internships now! For more information, check out their website here.
Parks and Recreation Hiring Seasonal Positions
Parks and Recreation is looking to hire teens and young adults for their summer programming! There are part-time and full-time positions available across almost all Parks and Rec facilities. Check out their webpage here!
Youth Summer Sports Registration Open
Summer sports registration is now open! Summer sports are free for Saint Paul youth ages 9 and up. Registration runs through March 31st (or until full). Register for summer sports here!
Welcome Ward 2’s new Legislative Aide
Our office is excited to announce our new Legislative Aide, Megan Jekot! Megan started with us on February 10 and has hit the ground running. She comes to us from Saint Paul Promise, a community initiative housed at the Amherst H. Wilder Foundation, where she worked for three and a half years as the Advocacy and Systems Change Program Manager. In this role, she collaborated with families and scholars to transform learning systems, improve educational outcomes, and create opportunities from cradle to career in Saint Paul.
Megan grew up in Kenosha, Wisconsin, before moving to Minnesota to attend St. Olaf College in Northfield. There, she majored in Political Science with a concentration in Race and Ethnic Studies and an emphasis in Social Work. After graduating in 2016, Megan worked in policy roles with the Minnesota Department of Human Services and the City of Minneapolis. She also gained valuable experience in communications and development at the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy.
Megan now lives in Saint Paul with her partner and rescue pup, Cider. When not working at City Hall, she enjoys exploring local, regional, and state parks with her family in their camper van, training for her next half-marathon with Run Minnesota, and tackling home improvement projects. She also loves crafting her next State Fair entry and immersing herself in a wide range of books, magazines, and newspapers in her downtime.
 Ward 2's New Legislative Aide, Megan Jekot!
Upcoming Events Around the Ward
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NCHC Frozen Faceoff
- Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22
- Xcel Energy Center, 199 W Kellogg Boulevard
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Outdoor Winter Farmers' Market in Lowertown
- Saturday, March 22, 9am - 1pm
- 290 5th St E
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Saturday Morning Yoga at Union Depot
- Saturday, March 22, 9am
- Union Depot, 214 4th St E
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Rollerskating FUN Night
- April 9, 6pm - 8pm
- El Rio Vista, 179 Robie Street E
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Spring Fling
- April 17, 6pm - 7:30pm
- Linwood, 860 St. Clair Ave
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MN350 & Saint Paul Parks Earth Day Event
- April 19, 12pm - 3pm
- El Rio Vista, 179 Robie Street E
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