FOR MAYOR OF SAINT PAUL, Nov. 4th, 2025
How We Put Saint Paul Back on Track
Day to Day Focus
Affordability by Reducing Property Taxes
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Reduce government spending by focusing on effective programs. Keeping spending low while maintaining successful initiatives will help us bring tax rates down. High property taxes make Saint Paul uncompetitive with surrounding cities.
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City property tax levy growth does not exceed the rate of inflation.
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Lead by Example. We’ll urge the county and school board to do the same with sound analysis and smart coordination.
Focus on Safety and Core Services
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Public Safety & Streets: Make safety and street maintenance top priorities.
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Smart Crime Reduction: Use adaptive, data-driven policies that target hot spots and reduce petty offenses.
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Real Rehabilitation: Partner with state and county agencies, schools, faith groups, and nonprofits to provide real second chances.
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Effective City Management: Improve performance of our 16 municipal departments and coordinate effectively with Ramsey County, the Met Council, state agencies, and federal partners to get things done right.
Empower Our Community
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Redirect the ½-cent Sales Tax into micro-grants for small businesses and local organizations.
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Strengthen District Councils so residents can help shape projects before they begin
A Long Term Vision for Real Upward Mobility
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Homes & Neighborhoods – Create more homeownership opportunities for residents who demonstrate readiness while increasing the quantity of affordable rentals stock. Balanced housing policy is the linchpin to an economically vibrant and dynamic city.
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Jobs & Entrepreneurship – Grow local job opportunities by supporting small start-ups and neighborhood entrepreneurs. A robust small business ecosystem means more property tax revenue to support the public services we all rely on everyday.
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Transit that Works – Build a sensible, citywide multi-modal transit plan to connect communities and create healthier urban spaces. Smart transportation policy is good for the environment, our economy, and our pocketbooks.
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Affordable Fun – Make Saint Paul a place where families can enjoy culture, recreation, and community life without breaking the bank. Together, we can make Saint Paul the best place in Minnesota to live and raise a family.
SUPPORT OUR MOVEMENT
Checks can be mailed to:
Committee to Elect Yan Chen
P.O. Box 4261
St. Paul, MN 55104
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