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Accepting the gift of travel expenses from Welcoming America for Assistant City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo to attend the Welcoming Interactive in Dallas, Texas on April 10 -12, 2024.
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WHEREAS, Welcoming America a nonprofit organization that leads a movement of inclusive communities becoming more prosperous by ensuring everyone belongs, including immigrants; and
WHEREAS Welcoming America sponsors the Welcoming Network, a network composed of over 300 nonprofits and local governments working to build more inclusive and welcoming communities in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Welcoming America Network is both a network and a movement, driven by the conviction that communities make better decisions when residents of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives are meaningfully engaged; and
WHEREAS the City of Saint Paul pays an annual membership fee of $1500 to be a core member of the Welcoming Network; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul receives numerous benefits from membership in the Welcoming America Network including network coaching and strategy sessions, access to a diverse community of practice and member learning exchange opportunities; exclusive access to timely member resources, webinars, and calls, and tailored programs that support communities in building a welcoming infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul also received two complimentary registrations to the Welcoming America’s Welcoming Interactive on April 10-12, 2024 in Dallas Texas ($700.vaulue) as part of its membership dues; and
WHEREAS, City of Saint Paul Assistant City Attorney, Edmundo D. Lijo utilized one of the complimentary registrations to attend the 2024 Welcoming Interactive; and
WHEREAS, attending this Interactive offered an opportunity to learn and strategize on how Saint Paul can become a more inclusive and welcoming community; and
WHEREAS, the educational and networking opportunities offered through this Interactive are of significant benefit to the City of Sain...
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