Would fund Marie Larson's 2026 jobs conference trip

Minneapolis file 2026-01128, before the Minneapolis City Council. Still to be decided as of 2026-10-15.

Latest action: Scheduled by City Council

What it does

Marie Larson gets paid trip to jobs conference The Minneapolis Foundation will pay for Marie Larson, an Industry Relations Manager, to attend a two-day Jobs for the Future conference in Seattle on October 28-29, 2026.

The bigger picture

City's industry relations get input from national jobs experts By sending an industry relations manager to a national conference on job training and career pathways, the city gains insights that may shape how Minneapolis approaches workforce development.

What to watch

Only one city employee gets this opportunity paid The gift covers one person's travel and learning; residents may question whether this targeted benefit is the best use of a private foundation donation to city staff.

Official summary

Passage of Resolution accepting donation from Minneapolis Foundation for Marie Larson, Industry Relations Manager, to attend the 2026 Jobs for the Future Institute, Pathways to Prosperity conference in Seattle, WA,from October 28-29, 2026.

Read the official record for 2026-01128

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