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Melvin Carter III, former mayor of Saint Paul, talks with Freddie Bell about his new role at Fuse

Former St Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joins Adam and Jordana.

Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has been named CEO of FUSE, a national nonprofit that works with local governments to develop and implement solutions to challenges including affordable housing, public safety, economic opportunity and climate resilience.

Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter starts the next chapter of his career today as CEO of FUSE, a national nonprofit that embeds experienced private-sector leaders in local government organizations.

Former St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter has a new title: CEO.

FUSE Alum feature: Cleveland's new Executive Attraction Officer, Jennifer Scheel, joins the push to revitalize the city with manufacturing jobs and attract out-of-state companies.

The heavy construction equipment blocking the bus stop at 74th Terrace and Wornall is in the process of being moved and should be accessible by the end of September. Featuring FUSE Alum and the City of Kansas City, MO's Division Manager of Housing, L'éon Romanazzi.

California left local governments to figure out where to build electric car infrastructure on public streets. Despite the bold climate talk and high demand, a permitting gauntlet and resource constraints have kept San Francisco at two plugs, while Los Angeles has nearly 1,000. Featuring FUSE Alum and City of Los Angeles Smart City Strategist Angelica Frias.

Jennifer Scheel never thought she’d work in local government, but now she’s leading the charge inside City Hall to attract large businesses and companies to Cleveland.