Government Relations
The Office of Government Relations represents the interests of the Minneapolis Public Schools before the following government bodies:
- Hennepin County;
- City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Park Board;
- The Minnesota Legislature;
- The Executive branch, from the Governor's Office to executive agencies; and
- Minnesota's Congressional Delegation.
Our goal: Secure the public policy reforms and resources needed to ensure that all students learn.
Contact
Josh Downham
Lobbyist
josh.downham@mpls.k12.mn.us
- MN Legislature
- Executive Branch
- Federal Government
Ryan Strack
Assistant to the Supt. and Board
ryan.strack@mpls.k12.mn.us
- City of Minneapolis
- Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
- Hennepin County
Get Involved
Parent Legislative Action Committee
Join the MPS Parent Legislative Action Committee, open to all parents and community members. You will receive updates and action alerts with detailed, specific requests to reach out to Governor Walz and local legislators. Email Josh Downham or fill out our interest form to get involved.
May 5, 2025 Action Alert
As legislators near the end of the legislative session, we need your help. The House's education budget target does not require cuts to schools over the next four years. MPS supports the House education budget target. As the Governor, House and Senate leaders work out global budget targets for the finance committees, MPS is asking negotiators to adopt the House education budget target.
You can help
Please call or email your State Senator and State Representative and ask them to adopt the House education budget target when setting global budget targets. To find your legislators' contact information, use the Who Represents Me GIS site from the state.
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