Deb Barber
Council Member, District 4 · Metropolitan Council
Serves or has served in 1 government: Metropolitan Council
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Deb Barber, who represents District 4 on the Metropolitan Council and served as the council's interim chair from October to December 2025, was named to lead St. Paul's Department of Public Works starting April 13.
The Metropolitan Council named District 4 representative Deb Barber as interim chair following the retirement of former chair Charlie Zelle, with Rep. Brad Tabke praising her as capable of leading the council during the interim period.
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- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
- Served with on Metropolitan Council, current
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Current employer or business: City of St. Paul
Occupation as filed: St. Paul Public Works Director
Chaired the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Committee.
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