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Accepting the gift of travel expenses from the Young Elected Officials Network for Mayor Melvin Carter to attend the 2025 YEO National Convening from May 1-2 in Washington, D.C.
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WHEREAS, the Young Elected Officials (YEO) Network has invited Mayor Melvin Carter to attend and speak its 2025 National Convening in Washington, D.C. on May 1-2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the YEO Network has offered to pay for travel and lodging costs associated with the convening, not to exceed a total value of $1,300; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor’s participation in this convening will support the City’s goals of advancing equitable public policy, fostering national partnerships, and elevating the profile of Saint Paul’s leadership on key issues impacting local government; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Saint Paul finds that attendance at this convening is beneficial to the City by providing an opportunity for participants to engage in sessions to develop expertise, obtain practical knowledge, share successes, and to develop a professional network; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the City Council authorizes the acceptance of funds from the Young Elected Officials Network, not to exceed a total value of $1,300, for Mayor Carter to attend the 2025 YEO National Convening in Washington, D.C.