Saint Paul file RES 26-899, before the Saint Paul City Council. Passed as of 2026-06-03.
Latest action: Passed
Crime victims access expanded counseling and support resources St. Paul's City Attorney's Office will deploy an additional $34,941.75 in state grant funds toward victim services in 2026, expanding counseling, advocacy, and emergency assistance available to crime victims in the city.
State investment signals commitment to victim-centered public safety The amended award from Minnesota's Department of Public Safety reflects state-level prioritization of crime victim services and allows St. Paul to scale support infrastructure that typically reduces retraumatization and improves case cooperation rates.
Grant funds are one-time; sustainability depends on renewals The $34,941.75 increase is a single-year amendment to the 2026 award, so the enhanced service level may not continue beyond 2026 without a subsequent grant renewal from the state.
Read the official record for RES 26-899
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