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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 19h

Sen. Tina Smith is a fearless champion of our progressive values. I am so honored to have received her support for my reelection!
@smith.senate.gov

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 1d

One Minute Tours @oneminutetours.bsky.social · 6d

Mayor Carter: What we’ve been told about poverty is a lie.

Watch my full One Hour Detours conversation with St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter at the link in my bio.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 1d

Grateful to have Sen. @amyklobuchar.com’s endorsement of our re-election campaign. Through an era of chaos and division from DC, Sen. Klobuchar has been a steady champion and a fantastic partner for Saint Paul!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you!

Sustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 8d

📣SUSTAIN SAINT PAUL CITY ENDORSMENTS 🧵:

Sustain Saint Paul proudly endorses Mayor Melvin Carter III for Re-Election!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you @seiumn.bsky.social!

SEIU MN @seiumn.bsky.social · 18d

BREAKING! SEIU Minnesota State Council Endorse St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for Re-Election

Union Members Ready to Help Re-Elect Mayor Carter and Ensure St. Paul Protects Working Families | READ: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BGQ...

#UnionStrong #STP

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 10d

Thank you for your leadership, @faithinmn!

I’m excited to continue our partnership to move Saint Paul forward!

Faith in MN @faithinmn.org · 11d

🧵 FIMN St. Paul leaders are proud to endorse Mayor @melvincarter.bsky.social for re-election! 🌟

Over the last year, we collected nearly 750 surveys across the city, and several priorities emerged:
✅ Support youth programs
✅ Enforce renters’ & workers’ rights
✅ Protect St. Paulites from MAGA attacks

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 10d

As DC proposes new limits on who can access higher-ed funding, we’re doing the opposite — our CollegeBound Saint Paul program starts every child born in our city with $50 in a college savings account!

St. Paul mayor celebrates city's new college savings program by visiting newborns

Beginning January 1, 2020, every child born a St. Paul resident will be given $50 in a college savings account through the new city program.

www.kare11.com

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 12d

After 3 yrs of construction, our new water treatment plant is open, amazing, and ready to process 112m gallons of clean water everyday for @cityofsaintpaul & the 13 other communities we serve! Slainte!
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...

St. Paul opens the taps at new water treatment facility

St. Paul Regional Water Services opened a new treatment plant this week. The $250 million new facility replaces century-old infrastructure, and officials say it will now be easier to maintain.

www.mprnews.org

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 12d

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from withholding critical grant dollars from Saint Paul and 10 other jurisdictions. The court affirmed what we’ve always known: a president cannot hold hostage funding to force compliance with a political agenda.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 13d

Grateful to have the support of Lt. Gov. @peggyflanagan.bsky.social as we work to build a stronger, more equitable Saint Paul together! Thanks for your leadership and passion for children and families, Peggy!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 14d

So proud to have earned the support of our amazing @governorwalz.mn.gov! I am so excited to work beside you to ensure DFLers win up and down the ballot this November into next year!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 15d

So proud to support the amazing Vote Yes for a Fairer Saint Paul coalition who is working to pass administrative citations!

This November, Vote Yes and Yes for Saint Paul!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 18d

Saint Paul: Early voting has started. It’s time for all of us to get out, vote, and make our voices heard so we can continue to move our city forward – together! Let’s go!

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City of Saint Paul @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social · 21d

PAULIE has arrived! Mayor Carter celebrates the launch of Saint Paul’s new permitting and licensing system — designed to make it easier for residents, homeowners, and contractors to get things done. PAULIE is a cornerstone of our modernization and recovery efforts. Get started at stpaul.gov/paulie.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 23d

LYNX!

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · 27d

I’m sickened by the murder of Charlie Kirk; his family is in my prayers. Political violence is destroying us. America was built on the right to speak without fear of retribution. Consoling words aren’t enough. Our leaders must actively reject the idea that those with differing views are the enemy.

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Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · Sep 6

Got @keithellison.bsky.social kicking off the @melvincarter.bsky.social door knock at Golden Thyme!

Ward 4 Councilmembers past (Russ), present ( @mollycoleman.bsky.social) and fake (me) are here.

Super broad support from Peggy, Tina, Clare, Garrison, and more!

INFO: www.melvincarter.org/home

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Sep 6

This morning we kicked off our 2025 field program in Rondo! Huge thanks to AG Keith Ellison and Councilmembers Saura Jost, @mollycoleman.bsky.social & @mattprivratsky.bsky.social for joining us. Let’s keep building a safer, stronger, more connected Saint Paul—one door at a time!

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Matt Privratsky @mattprivratsky.bsky.social · Sep 4

Didn’t get to this before tonight. But it is such a great snapshot into how Melvin processes this work.

@melvincarter.bsky.social cares deeply about the work, refuses to make decisions based on fear, and absolutely knows the job. Proud to support him for Saint Paul Mayor!

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · Aug 19

Mayor Carter episode is up. I'm hoping to add more Saint Paul and Minneapolis mayoral candidates to the podcast schedule soon.

Biking Saint Paul with Mayor Melvin Carter

My bike ride conversation with Melvin Carter who is running for a third term as mayor of Saint Paul. Listen: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wedgelive Join the conversation:…

youtu.be

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Sep 5

Everyone must do something to prevent #GunViolence. That includes us.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Aug 31

We shouldn’t have to do this.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Aug 24

There is no better corn on the planet than MN-grown corn at the Great Minnesota Get Together with the One you love! #MNStateFair

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Aug 20

Such a great time biking @cityofsaintpaul with Wedge LIVE! We talked transit, public service, and my vision for our city’s next chapter. Check it out!

Wedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · Aug 19

New episode of the Wedge LIVE podcast: A bike ride conversation with Melvin Carter, who is running for a third term as mayor of Saint Paul.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Aug 13

Congratulations to @mollycoleman.bsky.social for running an incredible, people powered campaign in Ward 4! Her victory is a testament to running a campaign on unapologetic, progressive policy that improves people’s lives.

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melvincarter.bsky.social @melvincarter.bsky.social · Aug 12

#Leadership. Thank you, Senator!

Clare Oumou Verbeten @clareoumou.bsky.social · Aug 12

In 2023, I passed legislation that significantly restricted the use of no-knock warrants in Minnesota. According to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s (BCA) most recent report, their use dropped by 78% last year. This is a major victory for public safety and accountability.

Report: Minnesota police executed 78% fewer no-knock warrants in Minnesota last year

The report shows many agencies, including the Hennepin and Ramsey County sheriff’s offices, stopped requesting no-knock warrants in 2024.

www.startribune.com

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