Mayor Her's 2027 Budget Address

The City of Saint Paul held Mayor Her's 2027 Budget Address on August 13, 2026, outlining the city's fiscal priorities and challenges for the upcoming year. The budget focuses on maintaining essential services amid rising costs and inflation, with a property tax levy increase limited to 6.8%. Key procurement-related initiatives include investments in public safety equipment and training, cybersecurity improvements following a recent cyber attack, and infrastructure maintenance to address deferred repairs. The budget also emphasizes economic growth by making it easier to do business in Saint Paul, including creating a business service team to assist entrepreneurs and developers. Additionally, the city plans to triple investments in climate resilience and improve technology systems to enhance government responsiveness. The address highlighted the need for sustainable funding sources, better financial oversight, and collaboration with state and federal partners to address challenges such as homelessness. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the budget sets the stage for future procurement in areas like public safety, technology, and infrastructure.