ROGC AGENDA: 05/28/2025
ITEM: B.2
TO: RULES AND OPEN
GOVERNMENT
COMMITTEE
FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TRAVEL DATE: May 19, 2025
Approved: Date: 05/19/2025
Recommendation:
Location:
Meeting Dates:
Source of Funds:
Purpose:
Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor's staff, Michael Lomio and Stephen Caines, as the City representatives to attend the Harvard Young American Leaders Program.
Cambridge, MA
June 24th to June 27th, 2025
Knight Foundation
Michael Lomio and Stephen Caines to be designated as the City of San José representative at the Harvard Young American Leaders Program. Michael is the Mayor’s Senior Land Use & Economic Development Policy Advisor and works with key staff in the City Manager's Office to improve the City’s economic vitality. Stephen Caines is the Chief Innovation Officer and Budget Director for the Mayor’s Office.
Rooted in Harvard Business School’s U.S. Competitiveness Project, the Young American Leaders Program brings together emerging leaders from across the country to explore innovative strategies that drive shared prosperity. Over four intensive days, participants learn from one another, exchange best practices, and discuss how to apply new ideas to their home cities. Michael and Stephen will showcase San José’s approach to economic development and contribute to conversations shaping the future of American communities.