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Matter ROGC 25-358

Request to Travel for Mayor's Staff. (Mayor)

Joint Meeting for the Rules and Open Government Committee and Committee of the Whole Agenda Ready Introduced 06 Nov 2025
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ROGC 25-358
Type
Rules Committee Reviews, Recommendations and Approvals Consent
Status
Agenda Ready
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Unknown
Introduced
06 Nov 2025
Last synced
29 May 2026 · 16:22

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Memorandum from Mayor

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The memorandum from Mayor Matt Mahan requests authorization for travel for Mayor’s staff member Stephen Caines to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA on November 20-21, 2025. The travel is funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and the Bloomberg Center for Cities. The conference aims to gather mayors, city innovators, and experts to discuss best practices and solutions for urban issues. Stephen Caines, who is the Chief Innovation Officer and Budget Director, will represent the City and engage with other leaders in civic technology.

Key points
  • Travel authorization requested for Mayor’s staff member Stephen Caines.
  • Event: Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening.
  • Location: Cambridge, MA.
  • Meeting Dates: November 20-21, 2025.
  • Funding source: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Center for Cities.
  • Purpose: To discuss best practices and solutions for urban issues.
  • Stephen Caines is the Chief Innovation Officer and Budget Director.

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ROGC AGENDA: 11/12/25 ITEM: B.1 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TRAVEL FOR MAYOR’S STAFF Approved DATE: 11/06/2025 Date 11/06/2025 Recommendation: Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San Jose, and designate Mayor’s Staff, Stephen Caines, as the City representative to attend the Project on Municipal Innovation Fall Convening in Cambridge, MA from November 20–21, 2025 Location: Cambridge, MA Meeting Dates: November 20-21, 2025 Source of Funds: Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, 501c3 (airfare, lodging, meals, and ground transportation) Purpose: The Project on Municipal Innovation is led by Harvard Kennedy School professor Stephen Goldsmith and consists of the chiefs of staff of the 35 largest cities across the United States. This conference is dedicated to bringing together mayors, city innovators, urban experts, and academics to uncover best practices and novel solutions to pressing issues. Bloomberg has long been a pillar in the civic innovation community and supports the community through grantmaking, publicity, and media creation. Bloomberg Center for Cities has...