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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. 

Complete the five-question interest form

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: