ROGC AGENDA: 9/23/26
ITEM: B.2
TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TRAVEL DATE: September 17, 2026
Approved: Date: 09/17/2026
RECOMMENDATION: 1. Authorize travel, accept travel payments to the City of San José, and designate Mayor Mahan and Mayor’s Chief Communications and Public Information Officer Tasha Dean as the City
representativesto attend the Teach For America’s 35th Anniversary Summit on October 3, 2026.
2. Place this item on the September 29, 2026 City Council Agenda for action.
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Meeting Dates: October 3, 2026
Source of Funds: Costs associated with accommodation, airfare, and most meals will be paid for by Teach For America, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Any remaining costs, such as ground transportation, meals not covered and Wi-Fi will be paid by Mayor’s Office Budget.
Purpose:
Teach For America is hosting 35th Anniversary Summit in Las Vegas, convening thousands of alumni, corps members, advocates, and partners, for the largest Teach For America event in a decade to spotlight the network’s leadership impact on national education policy. Mayor Mahan will be participating in a high-profile session to address summit attendees.
Mayor Mahan leads on issues critical to our City’s families – education, housing, economic opportunity, and public safety. His roots as a former Teach for America corps member and his ongoing commitment to education equity align directly with the Summit’s mission. Serving on the Summit’s agenda, the Mayor will bring attention to San José’s educational priorities, strengthen regional partnerships, and elevate the City’s leadership role in national education dialogues.
As the Mayor’s dedicated communications lead, Tasha Dean develops and executes the City’s messaging strategy, coordinates press outreach, and ensures accurate public representation. Ms.
ROGC AGENDA: 9/23/26
ITEM: B.
Dean will provide real-time support for Mayor Mahan’s session with live media management, craft messaging to amplify the City’s educational priorities and Summit participation, and engage directly with Teach For America’s communications leadership, fostering long-term relationships that benefit San José’s outreach efforts. Given her official role and expertise in communications and public information, Ms. Dean’s designation is critical to maximizing the City’s visibility and messaging impact.