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St. Paul council approves citywide commercial corridor assistance, Healthy Homes guidelines and a slate of resolutions
Summary
The Saint Paul City Council on April 23 approved a citywide Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program, Healthy Homes program guidelines and several other resolutions, voting mostly 6–1 on items brought forward under the consent and suspension procedures.
The Saint Paul City council voted on April 23 to adopt a set of resolutions that advance economic and housing-related programs citywide, including a Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program and the Healthy Homes and Power of Home program guidelines.
The Commercial Corridor Organization Assistance Program (resolution 205633) was approved 6 in favor, 1 opposed. Council members said staff incorporated equity-focused changes and adjustments proposed by councilmembers during review. “I genuinely appreciated the time that city staff has taken to meet with us to respond,” Council Member Johnson said during discussion, and Council Member Yang credited staff for adding an equity boost for areas of concentrated poverty.
The vote follows months of development by the Department of Planning and Economic Development and reflects a push by council…
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