Approve international travel to Japan for 3 councilmembers and 1 staff member
In Plain English
Councilmembers Bates, Johnson, Martinez, and staff liaison Jackson want to attend the Obi Matsuri Festival in Shimada, Japan from October 11-14, 2019. The city must formally approve international travel for elected officials. If approved, taxpayers likely cover travel expenses though the exact cost is not specified.
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Votes
Motion · Official minutes
Approve international travel requests
4 aye · 0 nay · 2 abstain · Incomplete: 1 choice not established
Why This Vote Matters
The council approved international travel for four councilmembers and a staff member to attend a festival in Japan from October 11-14, 2019. Taxpayers will likely cover the travel expenses, though the exact cost was not specified in the agenda materials. The measure passed with four yes votes, while Councilmembers Johnson and Myrick abstained from voting. This is routine administrative business, as the city is required to formally approve any international travel by elected officials.
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