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Accepting the gift of registration, hotel and travel expenses from Local Progress for Council Member HwaJeong Kim to attend the 2026 Local Progress National Convening.
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WHEREAS, Local Progress was founded in 2012 as a movement of local elected officials advancing a racial and economic justice agenda, building power with underrepresented communities, and sharing and reshaping policy within local government; and
WHEREAS, Local Progress builds the policy and leadership capacity of elected officials while working in deep partnership with community-based organizations and policy advocates to strengthen connections and advance shared priorities; and
WHEREAS, Local Progress is hosting it’s 2026 National Convening in Baltimore, Maryland from July 9-11, 2026; and
WHEREAS, Local Progress has extended an invitation to Council Member HwaJeong Kim and offered to cover the cost of registration, lodging and air travel for the conference; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council accepts the gift of registration, hotel and travel expenses up to $2800 for Council Member Kim to attend the 2026 Local Progress National Convening.