Click on the link to contact the Mayor or Saint Paul for city issues.
Census, 2019 Income, Poverty and Health Insurance – Supplemental Poverty Measure Presentation
Click on the link to find out more information.
Radon Test Kits Available for $2
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. It can enter your home through the foundation and floor-wall joints. Winter is the best time to test for radon.
2 in 5 homes tested in Minnesota have radon levels that could pose a major health risk. You can purchase a test kit at any time from Ramsey County for only $2.
For more information, call the Environmental Health office at 651-266-1199 or email HealthyHomes@ramseycounty.us.
Landmark Center, Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition
Sundays at Landmark: Urban Expedition program starts Sunday January 12th.
Five individual programs will provide authentic cultural experiences that include music, dance, live animals, crafts and traditions from different destination countries. All programs are from 1-3 pm, FREE and open to the public. Children and adults alike receive a travel “passport” that will be stamped for each country in the series.
January 12 – Germany; February 9 – Guatemala; March 8 – Indonesia; March 22 – Poland & Hungary; April 5 – Senegal & Sierra Leone
See details: http://www.landmarkcenter.org/urban-expedition/
St. Paul Civic Symphony Winter Carnival Concert on Jan. 26 at 2 pm, free.
The St. Paul Civic Symphony will perform “Hot & ‘Cool’ Classics” celebrating the 2020 St. Paul Winter Carnival. View all events: http://www.landmarkcenter.org/events/
Music Under Glass
Free music series Sundays at Como Park & Conservatory
View all events at https://comozooconservatory.org/events/
Minnesota Presidential Primary Information System
When: Tuesday January 21, 2020, 6:30-8:00 PM
Where: Saint Paul Neighborhood Network, 550 Vandalia Street, Saint Paul, 55106. The program will be cablecast live on SPNN channel 19, and MTN channel 16.
As Minnesota switches from a caucus system to a primary system for the Presidential election, the League is working to ensure that all voters have an opportunity to learn the ins and outs the new system. Michael Wall, of the Minnesota Secretary of State’s Office, will lead the information session. You’ll learn about the new ballot and get informed for the primary vote on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, the first presidential nominating primary in nearly three decades.
Event is free. Registration is not required is appreciated. Visit www.lwvsp.org to register.
The program is sponsored by the The Leagues of Women Voters of St. Paul (www.lwvsp.org) and Minneapolis (www.lwvmpls.org)
Saint Paul Business Awards Nominations
The Saint Paul City Council is seeking nominations for its 4th annual Business Awards. These awards are the next step in City Council’s Open for Business initiative that started in 2015 to make Saint Paul an even better place to do business.
Community members, residents, employees and business-owners are encouraged to nominate and/or apply at www.stpaul.gov/2020BusinessAwards. Also, read about the 2019 award winners, how the award recognition was formed and learn more about the categories at www.stpaul.gov/bizawards.
The deadline for nominations is 4:30 PM on February 28, 2020. The winners of the business awards will be recognized at a Saint Paul City Council meeting in April 2020. Winners will be selected by a committee made up of past business award winners and/or members of the community.
Award Categories:
· Traditions Award – Honoring a business that has been active in Saint Paul for more than 5 years.
· New Kid on the Block Award – Honoring a business that has opened in Saint Paul within the last five years.
· Good Neighbor Business – Honoring a business that shows a dedication to improving the community. There are many ways a business can be a “good neighbor” – providing jobs and services to the hard-to-employ, building solid relationships with the neighborhood, partnering with local nonprofits – anything that helps Saint Paul build vibrant, economically sustainable neighborhoods.
· People’s Choice Award- Honoring a business that is recognized for its excellence by Saint Paul residents.
Monthly Community Policing Meeting
Do you have questions about a speeders, vandalism, problem neighbors, or other issues where you live? Come to the monthly Community Meeting with the Eastern District Police.
Ask questions and get answers from command staff on other issues too.
Meetings are held the 3rd Wednesday of every month, at 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM, at the Eastern District Police Station Community Room, 722 Payne Avenue.
The next meeting is January 15th. Attend at the time that works best for you.
Census Jobs and Job Fair
The next Census Job Fair is Tues. Jan. 14 at the CareerForce Center
Positions:
Census takers, Census field supervisors, Recruiting assistants, and Clerks.
Application deadline: February 1, 2020.
With one job application you may be considered for one, some, or all of the 2020 Census positions.
Bilingual applicants are needed and are encouraged to apply. Noncitizens will be considered for positions that require proficiency in a particular language if no qualified citizens are available. If selected for a position, noncitizens must present documentation of employment eligibility. https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
Census Information for Indigenous People
Click on the link below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKBmHSNvnNg&feature=emb_logo
