St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter seeks 1% sales tax increase
"Our goal is to not kick the can down the road. Our goal is to have an uncomfortable conversation with our taxpayers, with our residents," Mayor Carter said.
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"Our goal is to not kick the can down the road. Our goal is to have an uncomfortable conversation with our taxpayers, with our residents," Mayor Carter said.
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