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Published on April 05, 2024
St. Paul's HRA Seeks Community Input at Upcoming Meeting, Offers Accessible Online Participation and Goes PaperlessSource: Unsplash/The Climate Reality Project

St. Paul's Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) is inviting the community to participate in its upcoming meeting, either in person or remotely, demonstrating the Authority's ongoing commitment to accessible civic engagement. Citizens are encouraged to present their perspectives on public hearing items, with written comments and voicemails accepted until noon the day before the session. These submissions will be included in the public record and made available to the Board for consideration, as reported by the City of Saint Paul.

Set to take the floor in the Council Chambers located on the third floor of City Hall, the HRA hopes to see active participation; however, for those unable to attend, there are alternative ways to stay informed and involved, for the live testimony will be heard and audience members who choose to tune in remotely have the option to watch the meetings online on the City of Saint Paul's official calendar website or catch the broadcast on local cable Channel 18 with multiple replays scheduled to check your local listings for precise timings, as per the City of Saint Paul.

The HRA is also making strides toward sustainability and cost-efficiency in its operations. As part of a broader, environmentally and economically conscious approach, the Authority has gone paperless. The agency notes that "the agendas and HRA files are all available on the Web," meaning Commissioners can access all necessary documents on their mobile devices during meetings, a method that not only lowers expenses but also lessens the environmental impact since meeting packets can exceed 100 pages when printed.