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.
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.
November 21, 2024 PLAC Meeting Invite
SAVE THE DATE
In Person meeting of the MPS Parent Legislative Action Committee
After several years of conducting our meetings virtually, I am happy to let you know that we are convening an in person meeting of the Minneapolis Public Schools Parent Legislative Action Committee.
WHEN: Thursday, November 21, 6:00pm
WHERE: Davis Center, 1250 West Broadway, Mpls
View the full invitation: