KEYNOTE SESSION
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Keynote Speaker Name Here
Keynote Organization Name Here
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PLENARY SESSION—WELCOME AND OPENING
Building Sustainable Communities—Federal Initiatives
Panel
Senator Amy Klobochar
Congressman Keith Ellison
Congressman Erik Paulsen
Moderator
Gary Cunningham, Northwest Area Foundation
This is not the real text. Panelists will discuss the issues that brought about the need for advocates to coalesce around the development of transitways in the region. Best practices will be shared along with perspectives on future community involvement efforts and systems for accountability.
PLENARY SESSION
Governor’s Reception
Governor-elect
State of Minnesota
Presentation of recommendations. This is not real text. Representative Barbara Sard will provide an overview of the Transforming Rental Assistance Initiative (TRA). This will include its status, the purpose and substance of policy change included in the initiative, its reception, and key issues that have surfaced in Congress and with key constituencies. Minnesota experts will respond with their reactions to the proposal.
PLENARY SESSION
Transforming Rental AssisstanceBarb Sand
Housing Preservation Project
Panelists will discuss the issues that brought about the need for advocates to coalesce around the development of transitways in the region. Best practices will be shared along with perspectives on future community involvement efforts and systems for accountability. |