Right-to-repair ordinance heads to St. Paul November ballot

Go Deeper.
Create an account or log in to save stories.
Like this?
Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.
A new ballot initiative in St. Paul may soon give renters the ability to charge their landlords for necessary repairs. For months, the Safe Homes St. Paul campaign has been collecting signatures, hoping to get a right-to-repair ordinance on St. Paul's November ballot.
The organization achieved that goal on Thursday, June 6, 2026.
MPR News host Clay Masters spoke with Safe Homes St. Paul organizer Cole Hanson about the right-to-repair ordinance.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
Turn Up Your Support
MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all.
