Saint Paul has ushered in a new era with the swearing-in of Kaohly Her as its 47th mayor, marking her as the first woman and first Asian American to hold this high-profile municipal role. In a statement provided to the public after the inaugural ceremonies, Mayor Her expressed her commitment to the city, stating, “It is my honor to serve as the 47th mayor of the great city of Saint Paul. We have great opportunities ahead of us to build a better Saint Paul, which is more resilient and prosperous for all.” These words, as reported by the City of Saint Paul's official news release, echo the promise she made on election night to be a present and responsive leader for all neighborhoods.
The new mayor also emphasized her commitment to connection and presence, vowing to "always show up" for the citizens she's now tasked to govern, a promise that demonstrates her awareness of Saint Paul's size and the intimacy of its community. She aims to stay in touch with the city's diverse population to effectively advocate for their needs. Her approach is to continually better understand the pulse of every corner of the city, a commitment that she hopes residents have observed to be true since her election victory.
Mayor Her is scheduled to reveal her initial team appointments and the staffing structure for her administration on the upcoming Monday. This announcement is highly anticipated as it will give insights into how she plans to structure her office and who will be advising her as she steps into her first week at the helm.
The public will also have the opportunity to partake in a celebration of this political milestone. An Inaugural Celebration, which is set to take place on Friday, January 30th, at the Saint Paul RiverCentre, has been arranged to not only honor Mayor Her but also to foster a sense of shared civic pride and community. Those interested in attending can easily reserve their place for the event by accessing the provided link on the official announcement.
