Politics & Government
St. Paul City Council Passes $45.1 Million In Street, Park Improvements Through New Sales Tax
"I am thrilled to finally transform this long-awaited investment into reality," Mayor Melvin Carter said.
February 29, 2024
ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul City Council passed more than $45 million in funds Wednesday to improve streets and parks infrastructure thanks to the city's new 1% sales tax increase.
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The city projects the increase will raise a billion dollars for road construction projects over the next 15 to 20 years. Of those funds, $738 million must go to improving streets and $246 million are intended for parks.
"I am thrilled to finally transform this long-awaited investment into reality," Mayor Melvin Carter said.
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