Sustain Saint Paul has been busy.
Statewide housing work with Yes2Homes. Local efforts like Traditional Neighborhood zoning and the Summit Ave Regional Trail.
Every gift this month will be matched.
Help us reach $1,500 by April 30.
www.sustainstpaul.org/donate
(5/5) Saint Paul is better because of Sean’s leadership. His legacy is not just in the projects completed, but in the culture of excellence and integrity he leaves behind.
Thank you, Sean, for your service and for setting the bar so high. @seankershaw.bsky.social
(4/5) What stood out most was his commitment to doing the work the right way. He was accessible when it mattered, honest even when it was difficult, and always focused on outcomes that truly served the community. That combination of professionalism and purpose built real trust—and delivered results.
(3/5) Whether navigating major projects or everyday challenges, Sean consistently led with clarity, accountability, and a steady hand.
(2/5)Sean set a standard that is all too rare in public service—one defined by integrity, transparency, and genuine responsiveness. He didn’t just manage complex infrastructure and public systems; he elevated how government shows up for its residents, stakeholders, and partners.
(1/5) As @seankershaw.bsky.social steps down from his role as Director of Public Works for Saint Paul, it’s hard to overstate the impact of his leadership of the department.
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This is a great example of leadership. Ramsey County is wrong about the benefits of the CP Ford Spur. Rebecca Noecker will fight to acquire this public space for people walking and biking in West 7th, and it'll pay off in spades.
This April, we are working to raise $1,500 by April 30 to unlock a full matching gift.
Every dollar will be DOUBLED.
If you care about thoughtful growth and a welcoming Saint Paul, now is the time to give.
www.sustainstpaul.org/donate
This exciting and FREE presentation is just two days away!⏲️(Thursday 7pm)
Join SustainSP and other Saint Paulites committed to developing a fiscally sustainable Saint Paul to learn how our land use decisions shape our city's budget - and by extension, our future!🏘️📈🏙️
Our full statement on the demolition of the Midway CVS🏚️
The short version: Its time we start thinking boldly with Land Value Tax to ensure this property, which has enormous potential, doesn't remain an empty lot for long.
📅 CAN'T MISS EVENT: Solving Saint Paul’s Fiscal Challenges with Urban3🏙️
Join us Thursday, March 26 (7–8:30pm) at the Minnesota Museum of American Art (The M) for a presentation on how land use shapes Saint Paul’s long-term financial health. 🧵
RSVP
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Learn more about our decision to endorse Rebecca and our endorsement process at the link below:
www.sustainstpaul.org/endorsements
Never reticent Mike. You had me as a convert from day 1.
This is not true, the president of state fire marshals group misunderstood the study. It found that even with sprinklers, doors, etc. failing, fewer people are faced with blocked egress in a single-stair building than in a double-loaded corridor building.
Also…let’s just be a state where codes are based in reality and risk analysis. The study commissioned by DLI (which sets our state code) decisively concluded “that certain single-staircase buildings, with appropriate fire safety measures, are no less safe” than 2 stair buildings we currently allow.
Congrats to Rep. @katiejonesmpls.bsky.social and family, who biked to the hospital last week and came back with baby Hans. Here's what she told me about the ride:
Consultants contracted by Minnesota found that an eight-story single-stair building with 6,000 sq. ft. per floor (building 4) has dramatically lower fire risk than a same-height code-compliant two-stair building with a larger floor plate (building 1) www.dli.mn.gov/sites/defaul...
The fire protection engineers tasked with doing Minnesota’s single-stair study will present their findings at 1 p.m. CT on Fri., Dec. 12. The virtual meeting registration (it’s open to call) is here: www.dli.mn.gov/about-depart...
Flyer for The Cargo Bike Shop Open House, Saturday November 22nd 10am-5pm 10am coffee, snacks and good deals 1pm seminar cargo biking with kids 1:45pm group ride 3pm seminar winter cargo biking tips and tricks 5pm ride home
Don't forget, the @thecargobikeshop.bsky.social open house is tomorrow from 10am-5pm!
I'll be there 1-3pm or so with 3 @mplscargobikelibrary.com bikes! (Bunch, Flyer Via Pro and Benno Remi Demi)
Bring your questions about cargo biking with kids (or pets, adults, cargo, etc.).
If you think this common sense tool should be legal everywhere in Minnesota, please consider donating to support our advocacy and education work. Our work paved the way for the auto-enforcement pilot project and is the way to expand this to help all Minnesotans
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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!🧵
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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Be sure to read this Op-Ed from @tombasgen.bsky.social on how voting Yes on Administrative Citations will improve the lives of renters by giving the city an essential enforcement tool. He also corrects some of the misinformation circulating about the policy.
www.myvillager.com/viewpoint/ed...
Curious if they took advantage of the @minneapolismn.gov Green Cost Share program!?
Great success story!
Love this!
“Prospect Park used 29% less natural gas between 2019 and the end of 2024, according to CenterPoint Energy, while citywide gas use fell by 20% during that period…roughly the output of 378 gasoline cars in a year.”
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📣SUSTAIN SAINT PAUL CITY ENDORSMENTS 🧵:
Sustain Saint Paul proudly endorses Mayor Melvin Carter III for Re-Election!
What he said!
THANK YOU FOR LAST NIGHT! 🎉
We were completely blown away by the incredible response this event has had. Not only did we PACK THE ROOM by selling out of 180 tickets, we surpassed our biggest stretch fundraising goals.
TOTAL AMOUNT RAISED: $22,653
Full house at Black Hart for Sibling Rivalry
I love our cities 🫶 @sustainstpaul.bsky.social @moreneighbors.org @blackhartstp.com @hoopermn.bsky.social
