Saint Paul, Minnesota MENU SEARCH TRANSLATE ABOUT THE MAYOR Breadcrumb DEPARTMENTS MAYOR'S OFFICE Melvin Carter is the 46th mayor of the City of Saint Paul, Minnesota’s Capital City. A fourth-generation Saint Paul resident, Mayor Carter leads with an unapologetic equity agenda. Since taking office in 2018, his accomplishments include raising the city’s minimum wage; tripling free program in rec centers; eliminating late fines in public libraries; reestablishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund; expanding immigrant & refugee support resources; and launching an Office of Financial Empowerment. One signature initiative is CollegeBound Saint Paul, Mayor Carter’s plan to start every child born in the city with a $50 College Savings Account, starting January 1, 2020. Passionate about helping others engage in civic processes, Mayor Carter has trained progressive activists and candidates in over 30 states, and commonly recites his administration’s mantra: “Building a city that works for us all means we all must do the work.” Prior to his election in 2017, Mayor Carter has served as a Saint Paul City Council Member; Founding Board Chair of the Saint Paul Promise Neighborhood; Director of the Minnesota Office of Early Learning; and Executive Director of the Minnesota Children’s Cabinet. A proud graduate of the Saint Paul public schools, Mayor Carter holds a Bachelor’s Degree in business administration from Florida A&M University and a Master of Public Policy from the Humphrey School of Public Affairs at the University of Minnesota. He resides in Saint Paul with his wife, Dr. Sakeena Futrell-Carter, and their children. Last Edited: August 30, 2021 Saint Paul, Minnesota CONTACT THE CITY Email Us Contact the City’s Call Center by sending an email. Call 651-266-8989 For non-emergency information. Available weekdays, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facebook Twitter Youtube Footer Home Translate Website Website Policies Local Tax Notification Photo Credits 15 Kellogg Blvd. West | Saint Paul, MN 55102 | General Information: 651-266-8989