Sustain Saint Paul
@sustainstpaul.bsky.social
We champion abundant housing, low-carbon transportation, and sustainable land use in the City of Saint Paul through education, advocacy and political action.
The city is OFFICIALLY studying the expansion of Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which will bring more corner stores to Saint Paul☕️🛍️
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
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Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
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St. Paul City Council simplifies standards in mixed-use zoning areas
The changes aim to simplify rules in traditional neighborhood districts and allow for greater zoning flexibility.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
The city is OFFICIALLY studying the expansion of Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts, which will bring more corner stores to Saint Paul☕️🛍️
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
Thanks to all seven city councilors for their unanimous vote and to all the Sustainers who pushed for this🧵
www.twincities.com/2025/11/17/s...
🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 MRCCA Hearing – Tomorrow, 11/19 at 3:30 PM
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Downtown’s riverfront is one of Saint Paul’s most underutilized assets. The Planning Commission’s proposed height limits in the Urban Core could limit the potential for a vibrant, thriving downtown.🧵
Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her understands the issue - the BEST way to get property taxes under control and solve our fiscal challenges is to grow our tax base, build more housing, and make it easier to get a permit.🏘️
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Mayor-Elect Kaohly Her understands the issue - the BEST way to get property taxes under control and solve our fiscal challenges is to grow our tax base, build more housing, and make it easier to get a permit.🏘️
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
Thank you @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social, we look forward to supporting you in these efforts!
🎉Congratulations Saint Paul for saying YES to a fairer Saint Paul by passing Administrative Citations with a SUPERMAJORITY of the vote!🎉
Thanks to everyone who worked to pass this, including labor leaders, faith leaders, and both @melvincarter.bsky.social and Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who worked to pass this, including labor leaders, faith leaders, and both @melvincarter.bsky.social and Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
🎉Congratulations Saint Paul for saying YES to a fairer Saint Paul by passing Administrative Citations with a SUPERMAJORITY of the vote!🎉
Thanks to everyone who worked to pass this, including labor leaders, faith leaders, and both @melvincarter.bsky.social and Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Thanks to everyone who worked to pass this, including labor leaders, faith leaders, and both @melvincarter.bsky.social and Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social
Congratulations and good luck to Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social!
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
November 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Congratulations and good luck to Mayor-Elect @kaohlyforstp.bsky.social!
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
We appreciate your commitment to abundant housing, responsive government, and a vibrant future for the city we love. We hope to partner on these and other shared priorities for the benefit of all Saint Paul.
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🧵🎉 We did it, St. Paul! This election, voters came together to overwhelmingly pass Administrative Citations.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
🧵🎉 We did it, St. Paul! This election, voters came together to overwhelmingly pass Administrative Citations.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
⚖️ With this win, our city can hold corporate wrongdoers accountable, protect renters in their homes, and ensure workers get a fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work.
Today is voting day! 🗳️Find your polling place here -
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
November 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Today is voting day! 🗳️Find your polling place here -
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
pollfinder.sos.mn.gov
After you vote, join us in submitting a public comment to the City Council on Traditional Neighborhood Zoning Districts! ☕️🏘️🛍️
Information below🧵
The next two days are critical. In tomorrow's election, we ask that you support Mayor Carter and vote YES on Administrative Citations.
We also ask for your input for Wednesday's important City Council hearings on T-Districts and the Midway CVS
Learn more
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We also ask for your input for Wednesday's important City Council hearings on T-Districts and the Midway CVS
Learn more
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A Critical Two Days — Sustain Saint Paul
With the city elections tomorrow and an important city council hearing Wednesday, the next two days are critically important for Saint Paul. Here are four things we are working on…
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November 3, 2025 at 8:40 PM
The next two days are critical. In tomorrow's election, we ask that you support Mayor Carter and vote YES on Administrative Citations.
We also ask for your input for Wednesday's important City Council hearings on T-Districts and the Midway CVS
Learn more
www.sustainstpaul.org/news/critica...
We also ask for your input for Wednesday's important City Council hearings on T-Districts and the Midway CVS
Learn more
www.sustainstpaul.org/news/critica...
"The city’s current enforcement tools tend to be either far too brutal or far too gentle."🏚️
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
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- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
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Opinion | St. Paul’s Question 1: Administrative citations are a common-sense tool
Voters in St. Paul will have the chance Nov. 4 to add a common-sense tool to the city’s toolbox in the form of “administrative citations," the authors write.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
"The city’s current enforcement tools tend to be either far too brutal or far too gentle."🏚️
- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
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- Ward 3 CM Saura Jost and former Ward 4 CM Matt Privratsky on why they are voting YES to administrative citations on City Question 1 TOMORROW🌇
www.startribune.com/st-paul-elec...
"Too often... ordinances that are supposed to protect workers cannot be enforced, because the city lacks the power to use civil penalties."
- Kera Peterson, President of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO on why you should vote YES Tuesday
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- Kera Peterson, President of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO on why you should vote YES Tuesday
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Cities need civil and criminal citations at their disposal • Minnesota Reformer
City ordinances are only as good as their enforcement.
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November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
"Too often... ordinances that are supposed to protect workers cannot be enforced, because the city lacks the power to use civil penalties."
- Kera Peterson, President of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO on why you should vote YES Tuesday
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- Kera Peterson, President of the Saint Paul Regional Labor Federation, AFL-CIO on why you should vote YES Tuesday
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"We have the opportunity to vote for common sense in November."
Sustain Saint Paul's Housing/Zoning/Development Co-Chair Chris Olendorf debunks arguments against Administrative Citations.
Vote YES on Tuesday!
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Sustain Saint Paul's Housing/Zoning/Development Co-Chair Chris Olendorf debunks arguments against Administrative Citations.
Vote YES on Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/30/l...
Letters: Rebutting arguments against administrative citations in St. Paul
I want to debunk some of the recent arguments against Administrative Citations and tell you why I will be voting yes on St. Paul City Question 1.
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November 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
"We have the opportunity to vote for common sense in November."
Sustain Saint Paul's Housing/Zoning/Development Co-Chair Chris Olendorf debunks arguments against Administrative Citations.
Vote YES on Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/30/l...
Sustain Saint Paul's Housing/Zoning/Development Co-Chair Chris Olendorf debunks arguments against Administrative Citations.
Vote YES on Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/30/l...
"Our local government has been deliberately handcuffed from being able to take action on derelict spaces in our neighborhoods." 🏚️
- @wesburdine.bsky.social, owner of @blackhartstp.com on why you should vote YES on Administrative Citations this Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/19/w...
- @wesburdine.bsky.social, owner of @blackhartstp.com on why you should vote YES on Administrative Citations this Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/19/w...
Wes Burdine: Why this St. Paul business owner is voting ‘yes’ to amend the city charter
On my three-block walk to work, on one of the busiest streets in the city, I pass by three empty lots and I stare at a wall of empty storefronts.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:06 PM
"Our local government has been deliberately handcuffed from being able to take action on derelict spaces in our neighborhoods." 🏚️
- @wesburdine.bsky.social, owner of @blackhartstp.com on why you should vote YES on Administrative Citations this Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/19/w...
- @wesburdine.bsky.social, owner of @blackhartstp.com on why you should vote YES on Administrative Citations this Tuesday!
www.twincities.com/2025/10/19/w...
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🔥 @ag.state.mn.us is right — St. Paul needs Administrative Citations to protect our people from corporate lawbreakers.
✅ St. Paul, Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone can live with dignity, no matter where we live or work.
🗳️ Make your plan to #BeAVoter at mnvotes.org!
✅ St. Paul, Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone can live with dignity, no matter where we live or work.
🗳️ Make your plan to #BeAVoter at mnvotes.org!
October 30, 2025 at 11:16 PM
🔥 @ag.state.mn.us is right — St. Paul needs Administrative Citations to protect our people from corporate lawbreakers.
✅ St. Paul, Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone can live with dignity, no matter where we live or work.
🗳️ Make your plan to #BeAVoter at mnvotes.org!
✅ St. Paul, Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone can live with dignity, no matter where we live or work.
🗳️ Make your plan to #BeAVoter at mnvotes.org!
🚂This Saturday from 10am-1:30pm @allaboardmn.org will be hosting their annual meeting with latest updates and information about the progress of passenger rail in Minnesota and the Upper Mid-west. Rep Koegel and Sen Dibble will be there for a legislative update!🚂
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There is still time to register for our annual meeting this Saturday!
We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
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We will be joined by Representative Koegel and Senator Dibble to discuss the upcoming legislative session. You won't want to miss the latest in rail news. Get involved!
allaboardmn.org/events/2025-...
October 30, 2025 at 8:34 PM
🚂This Saturday from 10am-1:30pm @allaboardmn.org will be hosting their annual meeting with latest updates and information about the progress of passenger rail in Minnesota and the Upper Mid-west. Rep Koegel and Sen Dibble will be there for a legislative update!🚂
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Faith leaders, city and state government officials, labor organizers, small business owners, housing rights attorneys, Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social, and more all say to vote "Yes" on City Question 1 - Administrative Citations.
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October 30, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Faith leaders, city and state government officials, labor organizers, small business owners, housing rights attorneys, Attorney General @keithellison.bsky.social, and more all say to vote "Yes" on City Question 1 - Administrative Citations.
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From Yesterday's press conference on Administrative Citations and Schools. Proud to be part of this coalition for a fairer Saint Paul! Vote "Yes" on Tuesday!
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14 reactions | 🚨 HAPPENING NOW: A diverse coalition of community members from across St. Paul is outside of the Ramsey County Election office encouraging voters to Vote YES on St. Paul’s two ballot qu...
🚨 HAPPENING NOW: A diverse coalition of community members from across St. Paul is outside of the Ramsey County Election office encouraging voters to Vote YES on St. Paul’s two ballot questions in...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:02 PM
From Yesterday's press conference on Administrative Citations and Schools. Proud to be part of this coalition for a fairer Saint Paul! Vote "Yes" on Tuesday!
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These two tenant's rights attorneys are asking you to vote YES on City Question 1 by Tuesday🌇
"Administrative citations... will give St. Paul the power to hold lawbreaking landlords accountable, delivering faster resolutions with less risk involved for tenants."
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"Administrative citations... will give St. Paul the power to hold lawbreaking landlords accountable, delivering faster resolutions with less risk involved for tenants."
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On Nov. 4, St. Paul voters can make the city fairer for renters - MinnPost
Giving the city of St. Paul the ability to issue administrative citations would mean renters don't have to fend for themselves.
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October 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
These two tenant's rights attorneys are asking you to vote YES on City Question 1 by Tuesday🌇
"Administrative citations... will give St. Paul the power to hold lawbreaking landlords accountable, delivering faster resolutions with less risk involved for tenants."
www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
"Administrative citations... will give St. Paul the power to hold lawbreaking landlords accountable, delivering faster resolutions with less risk involved for tenants."
www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
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“Too many landlords have gotten away for years of treating tenants unfairly… And I think it's time to put an end to it.”
You said it, Barbara. 💥
✅ Early voting is underway, St. Paul! Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone in our city can live with dignity. ⚖️ bit.ly/STPadmincites
You said it, Barbara. 💥
✅ Early voting is underway, St. Paul! Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone in our city can live with dignity. ⚖️ bit.ly/STPadmincites
October 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
“Too many landlords have gotten away for years of treating tenants unfairly… And I think it's time to put an end to it.”
You said it, Barbara. 💥
✅ Early voting is underway, St. Paul! Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone in our city can live with dignity. ⚖️ bit.ly/STPadmincites
You said it, Barbara. 💥
✅ Early voting is underway, St. Paul! Vote YES on Question 1 by Nov. 4 so everyone in our city can live with dignity. ⚖️ bit.ly/STPadmincites
There will be two press conferences this week in support of Administrative Citations TOMORROW and THURSDAY mornings. 🎥
Join Sustain Saint Paul and our partners to show your support for this essential enforcement tool that will make Saint Paul a fairer city.
RSVP info below!🧵
Join Sustain Saint Paul and our partners to show your support for this essential enforcement tool that will make Saint Paul a fairer city.
RSVP info below!🧵
October 27, 2025 at 9:10 PM
There will be two press conferences this week in support of Administrative Citations TOMORROW and THURSDAY mornings. 🎥
Join Sustain Saint Paul and our partners to show your support for this essential enforcement tool that will make Saint Paul a fairer city.
RSVP info below!🧵
Join Sustain Saint Paul and our partners to show your support for this essential enforcement tool that will make Saint Paul a fairer city.
RSVP info below!🧵
West 7th is a vital transportation corridor. With upcoming road work, potential transit projects, and a growing need for safety improvements, important decisions are imminent. Join state legislators and neighborhood councils to talk about next steps.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:55 PM
West 7th is a vital transportation corridor. With upcoming road work, potential transit projects, and a growing need for safety improvements, important decisions are imminent. Join state legislators and neighborhood councils to talk about next steps.
RSVP
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Learn how Saint Paul is leading the transition to Clean Heat at today's Clean Heat Future forum hosted by @unidosmn.bsky.social at 1pm!
Join us in attending to hear how you can be part of the movement to transition gas to a citywide thermal energy network.
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Join us in attending to hear how you can be part of the movement to transition gas to a citywide thermal energy network.
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St Paul's Clean Heat Future
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October 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Learn how Saint Paul is leading the transition to Clean Heat at today's Clean Heat Future forum hosted by @unidosmn.bsky.social at 1pm!
Join us in attending to hear how you can be part of the movement to transition gas to a citywide thermal energy network.
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Join us in attending to hear how you can be part of the movement to transition gas to a citywide thermal energy network.
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See you soon!
TOMORROW Sustain Saint Paul is hosting our monthly social at Raspberry Island at 1pm! We'll have a casual bag-lunch picnic alongside Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island on the final weekend of this free outdoor exhibit featuring sculptures honoring Mexican folk art.
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October Social at Raspberry Island - Sat. 10/25
To celebrate the end of the fall season, join Sustain Saint Paul for our October Social on Saturday, October 25 at Raspberry Island from 1-2pm! We’ll gather for a casual bag-lunch picnic alongside Ale...
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October 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
See you soon!
TOMORROW Sustain Saint Paul is hosting our monthly social at Raspberry Island at 1pm! We'll have a casual bag-lunch picnic alongside Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island on the final weekend of this free outdoor exhibit featuring sculptures honoring Mexican folk art.
actionnetwork.org/events/octob...
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October Social at Raspberry Island - Sat. 10/25
To celebrate the end of the fall season, join Sustain Saint Paul for our October Social on Saturday, October 25 at Raspberry Island from 1-2pm! We’ll gather for a casual bag-lunch picnic alongside Ale...
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October 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
TOMORROW Sustain Saint Paul is hosting our monthly social at Raspberry Island at 1pm! We'll have a casual bag-lunch picnic alongside Alebrijes: Keepers of the Island on the final weekend of this free outdoor exhibit featuring sculptures honoring Mexican folk art.
actionnetwork.org/events/octob...
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This Thursday at 5pm, join TWO Sustain Endorsees for a doorknock!🌇
New City Councilor @mollycoleman.bsky.social is joining Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social for his doorknock in Ward 4. We'll be there, will you?
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New City Councilor @mollycoleman.bsky.social is joining Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social for his doorknock in Ward 4. We'll be there, will you?
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Doorknock with Mayor Carter & Councilmember Molly Coleman · Mobilize
Come kick off GOTV season with Mayor Melvin Carter and Councilmember Molly Coleman! We'll hear from Mayor Carter and Councilmember Coleman, and then get out on the doors and talk to our neighbors abou...
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October 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
This Thursday at 5pm, join TWO Sustain Endorsees for a doorknock!🌇
New City Councilor @mollycoleman.bsky.social is joining Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social for his doorknock in Ward 4. We'll be there, will you?
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...
New City Councilor @mollycoleman.bsky.social is joining Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social for his doorknock in Ward 4. We'll be there, will you?
www.mobilize.us/mobilize/eve...