St. Paul leaders push 'yes' on civil fines
St. Paul officials, including Mayor Melvin Carter, held a Monday press conference launching the 'Vote Yes for a Fairer St. Paul' campaign urging approval of Ballot Question No. 1, which would allow the city to use administrative (civil) fines to enforce ordinances instead of relying solely on criminal citations. The measure, unanimously backed by the City Council in late 2024, aims to curb overcriminalization and improve enforcement of tenant and worker protections; in‑person early voting is open through Nov. 3.
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Key Facts
- Press conference promoted 'Vote Yes for a Fairer St. Paul' in support of Ballot Question No. 1.
- Proposal would grant St. Paul authority to issue civil fines for ordinance violations, not just criminal citations.
- City Council approved the measure 7-0 in late 2024; early voting is underway and runs through Nov. 3.
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St. Paul leaders urge residents to vote ‘yes’ on civil fines ballot question
- Press conference promoted 'Vote Yes for a Fairer St. Paul' in support of Ballot Question No. 1.
- Proposal would grant St. Paul authority to issue civil fines for ordinance violations, not just criminal citations.
- City Council approved the measure 7-0 in late 2024; early voting is underway and runs through Nov. 3.