Our Staff
Katie Sabaka, a St. Paul native with a background in community organizing and nonprofit administration, became Director of CapitolRiver Council in January 2009. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities and a Master of Arts degree in Advocacy and Political Leadership with a concentration in Nonprofit & Community Advocacy from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Prior to joining CapitolRiver Council, she held positions at Minnesota Campus Compact and Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Sabaka has a great appreciation for our downtown, especially its arts organizations, music venues, parks and restaurants.
About Us
CapitolRiver Council - District 17 is one of the 17 district councils for the City of S t. Paul. The CapitolRiver Council operates as a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization engaging residents, business owners and property owners in issues and projects in downtown St. Paul. Through a network of volunteer-based committees and a 35-member elected board, the CapitolRiver Council works to make downtown a better place to live, work and visit. From policy development to the sponsorship of community events to design review of new projects, the CapitolRiver Council provides venues for fruitful citizen participation that lead to the continued physical revitalization and economic growth of this historic downtown.
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