Dear neighbors,
West St. Paul Local Option Sales Tax
In November, West St. Paul voters approved a local sales tax to help fund road improvements. The legislature and the governor need to adopt legislation to authorize the tax before the ordinance can be approved by the City Council, so I’ve introduced HF 651. That proposal will be heard tonight at 6pm during a public hearing held by the Property and Local Tax Committee. Learn more about the proposed sales tax here.
Appraiser’s Day at the Capitol
Today was Appraiser’s Day at the Capitol. Christine Mackaman, a Mendota Heights resident, stopped by to advocate for updating a statute.
Meet Max Poplin
I want to introduce you to Max, one of the students who will be interning in my office this session. Max is a sophomore at Macalester College. As a political science major, he studies public policy and law. In his spare time, he participates in Mock Trial and enjoys cooking and reading.
City of West St. Paul Neighborhood Meetings
The City Council is hosting two neighborhood meetings this week. Mayor Dave Napier and City Council members will provide updates on what’s happening in the city and answer questions from residents. Learn more at the City of West St. Paul website.
What: Neighborhood Meeting – Ward 1
When: Tuesday, February 26 from 6 to 8pm
Where: Thompson Park (Dakota Lodge), 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118
What: Neighborhood Meeting – Ward 3
When: Wednesday, February 27 from 6 to 8pm
Where: St. Stephen’s Church, 1575 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118
Please continue to reach out with your questions and concerns.
Sincerely,
Rick Hansen
State Representative