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Authorizing the proper City officials to accept a gift stipend to attend the Cities for Action National Convening in Chicago, Illinois on Sunday November 15, 2026, through Tuesday November 17, 2026.
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WHEREAS, Cities for Action is a coalition of nearly 200 U.S. mayors and county executives advocating for pro-immigrant federal policies and launching innovative, inclusive programs and policies at the local level;
WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul is a member of Cities for Action;
WHEREAS, Cities for Action will be hosting a national convening on November 16, 2026, through November 17, 2026, in Chicago, Illinois;
WHEREAS, this convening offers City and County representatives an opportunity to strategize on how members can develop a pro-active agenda that will increase their ability to serve immigrant residents;
WHEREAS, Cities for Action members have identified several critical issues impacting their work and this convening provides the space to think, plan, and learn together;
WHEREAS, Cities for Action will discuss upcoming advocacy opportunities and share best practices in local immigrant inclusion initiatives;
WHEREAS, Cities for Action has offered a travel stipend of up to $800.00 to cover the airfare, hotel, and ground transportation in Chicago for one representative from the City Attorney’s Office of Saint Paul to attend this convening;
WHEREAS, the educational and networking opportunities offered through this convening would be of significant benefit to the City of Saint Paul and our residents;
WHEREAS, participation in the Cities for Action convening would provide an opportunity to acquire technical knowledge to develop and improve the City of Saint Paul’s immigrant and refugee integration programming;
WHEREAS, we recognize that participating in the Cities for Action National Convening would benefit the residents of the City of Saint Paul;
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul City Attorney’s Office wishes to send Assistant City ...
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