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Matter ROGC 26-209

Request to Travel. (Foley)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 07 May 2026
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File
ROGC 26-209
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals
Status
Agenda Ready
Requester
Unknown
Introduced
07 May 2026
Last synced
12 Jun 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Foley

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This memorandum from Vice Mayor Pam Foley requests authorization for travel to Washington, D.C. from July 21-26, 2026, to attend the Sister Cities International 70th Anniversary Homecoming event and Annual Business Meeting. The trip will include participation in various meetings and forums aimed at promoting cultural exchange and cooperation. The City of San José has been a member of Sister Cities International since approximately 1961 and has eight sister cities.

Key points
  • Travel authorization requested for Vice Mayor Pam Foley.
  • Destination: Washington, D.C.
  • Travel dates: July 21-26, 2026.
  • Event: Sister Cities International 70th Anniversary Homecoming and Annual Business Meeting.
  • Meeting dates: July 22-25, 2026.
  • Funding from District 9 Council Office Budget and personal funds.
  • Purpose includes attending meetings and forums related to citizen diplomacy and cultural exchange.
  • San José has been a member of Sister Cities International since approximately 1961 with eight sister cities.

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RULES AGENDA: 5/13/2026 ITEM: B.3 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TRAVEL FROM: Vice Mayor Pam Foley DATE: May 6, 2026 Approved: __________________________________________________________________ RECOMMENDATION Recommendation: Authorize travel for Vice Mayor Pam Foley to Washington, D.C. from July 21-26, 2026, for the Sister Cities International 70th Anniversary Homecoming event and Annual Business Meeting. Location: Washington, D.C. Meeting Dates: July 22-25, 2026 Source of Funds: District 9 Council Office Budget and personal funds. Purpose: The four-day stay will include the Annual Business Meeting, Citizen Diplomacy Educational Plenary Sessions, Embassy Visits, including Thailand and Japan, and Leadership forums. I will be attending as Director on the Sister Cities International (SCI) Board. SCI plays a crucial role in building bridges between communities across the globe while continuing to advance the ideals and mission championed by President Dwight Eisenhower, by promoting cultural exchange, economic cooperation, and mutual understanding. SCI contributes to a more interconnected and harmonious world. The City of San José has been a member of Sister...